Martez G Favis
Albany,Georgia
Summary
Qualified administrator with long history in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Dougherty School System Albany Middle School
Albany, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
- Developed and established 6th Grade Academy
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
School Improvement Specialist
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Created new processes that resulted in improving school climate and culture.
- Developed the Core Curriculum Intensive Framework and Team.
- Organized efforts to help 49% of students reach or exceed Lexile Growth Goal.
- Facilitated leadership meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
Assistant Principal
Dougherty County School System Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts
Albany, GA
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Redeveloped and implemented new RTI protocol and procedures.
- Established Professional Learning Communities that meet twice per week to train teachers on improving instructional delivery and increasing professional knowledge.
- Implemented a morning and afternoon valet for student arrival and dismissal.
- Established Sunrise Scholars Remediation Program
- Assisted with increasing CCRPI score by 20 points
Instructional Coach
Dougherty County School System Live Oak Elementary School
Albany, GA
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed a systemic process for collecting, analyzing, disaggregating, and utilizing data.
- Led an effective implementation of Formative Instructional Practices.
- Served as Behavioral Coach using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
- Served as Assistant Testing and RTI Coordinator
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Held one-on-one coaching sessions with teachers in need of additional support.
Instructional Specialist
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Trained teachers and administrators on data analysis, instructional websites, apps, and software.
- Developed One-to-One technology plan.
- Effectively implemented the first roll-out of student devices
- Trained members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council on Leadership Development.
- Completed DCSS Leadership Academy
Teacher
Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School
Albany, GA
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Successfully served students in Fifth, Fourth, and Third Grades.
- Completed and received Gifted and Science Endorsements.
- Served as a member of the DCSS Curriculum Writing team.
- Served as a mentor teacher
Founder/Executive Director
Sherwood Acres Elementary School R.E.A.L. Boys R.E.A.L. Men Mentoring Program
Albany, GA
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Raised over $30,000 in grants and donations for operating costs.
- Organized college tours, culture experiences, and mentoring sessions for 3rd-5th grade boys.
- Recognized nationally by Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Long Term Substitute
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Successfully served students in Kindergarten.
- Successfully served as a Reading Interventionist.
- Successfully served students in Reading Support grades Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Columbus State University
Columbus, GAMaster of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Teach through the Arts
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Theatre
Albany State University
Skills
- Quick learner
- Results-oriented
- Excellent communicator
- Team Builder
- Influencer
- Change Agent
- Program Development
- Staff Development
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Leadership
Affiliations
2014 DCSS Teacher of the Year Finalist
2014 Albany State University's 50 Under 50
2015 Dougherty County School System Leadership Academy Graduate
2017 Published Self Motivation Book, "SOAR" (Successfully Overcoming Artificial Restrictions)
2019 Leadership Albany Class Member
2022 Albany Under 40 Youth and Education Category Winner
2022 Albany Under 40 Young Professional of the Year
2023 Leadership Georgia Class Member (Cora L. Fanning Award Recipient)
2024 Albany Area Political Leadership Institute Graduate
2024 Rural Leader Magazine's Forty Under 40
Gamma Omicron Lambda Education Foundation Chairman 2013-2018
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Miss Old Gold and Black Georgia District Committee Asst. Chair 2015-Present
Miss Albany Scholarship Competition Board of Directors President 2016-2022
John C. Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach 2018-Present
Leadership Albany Board of Directors, Program Committee Chairman 2022
Leadership Albany Board of Directors, Chairman 2023
Leadership Albany Board of Directors, Immediate Past Chairman and Selections Committee Chairman 2024
Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition, Board of Trustees 2022- Present
100 Black Men of Southwest Georgia, Charter Member
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Dougherty School System Albany Middle School
07.2022 - Current
School Improvement Specialist
Dougherty County School System
08.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Dougherty County School System Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts
07.2016 - 06.2020
Instructional Coach
Dougherty County School System Live Oak Elementary School
07.2015 - 05.2016
Instructional Specialist
Dougherty County School System
05.2014 - 06.2015
Founder/Executive Director
Sherwood Acres Elementary School R.E.A.L. Boys R.E.A.L. Men Mentoring Program
11.2010 - 05.2014
Teacher
Sherwood Acres Elementary Magnet School
02.2010 - 05.2015
Long Term Substitute
Dougherty County School System
07.2009 - 01.2010
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Columbus State University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Teach through the Arts
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Theatre
Albany State University
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