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Nicholas Davis

Nicholas Davis

Loretto,USA

Summary

Educational leader with expertise in fostering relationships among students, families, and stakeholders to enhance access and belonging. Proven ability in strategic planning and communication, resulting in improved student outcomes and system-wide initiatives. Skilled in coordinating outreach and leading programs that promote academic growth and inclusion. Graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, dedicated to advancing the motto of student affairs. "Your journey, our commitment."

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

South Central Regional Education Consultant

State of Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Education
01.2024 - Current
  • Serve as a regional leader supporting school safety planning, emergency preparedness, and compliance across multiple districts.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to District Safety Coordinators and School Administrators on safety protocols, crisis response, and regulatory alignment.
  • Provide training to districts and schools within districts in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Building Strong Brains, Bullying Prevention Practices & Policies, Student Discipline for School Safety, Averting Targeted Violence, Emergency Operations Planning, and PREPARE - Postvention.

Alternative School Teacher (6th-12th)

Lawrence County Schools
Lawrenceburg, TN
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported high-needs students through individualized instruction and behavior interventions in an alternative learning environment.
  • Collaborated with staff and families to promote academic success and behavioral growth.

Administrator

Maury County Schools
Columbia, TN
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw daily school operations, supervised faculty and staff, and implemented instructional leadership strategies.
  • Facilitated school-wide initiatives focused on improving student behavior, student achievement, and staff development.

Classroom Teacher and Administrator

Lawrence County Schools
Lawrenceburg, TN
06.2010 - 06.2023
  • Planned and delivered developmentally appropriate lessons in all subject areas for 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th-grade students as a classroom teacher.
  • Spearheaded academic programs, coordinated professional development, and ensured compliance with state and federal guidelines as an administrator.
  • Implemented data teams within each grade-level team, as well as vertical alignment teams across subject areas.
  • Conducted TEAM evaluations, including pre- and post-conferences, for all certified staff.
  • Conducted annual evaluations on all support staff, utilizing the district rubric provided to school administrators.
  • Fostered a positive school culture through servant leadership and data-driven decision-making.

Education

Master's Degree - Instructional Leadership / Administration & Supervision (PreK-12)

Middle Tennessee State University
McKenzie, TN
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05-2010

Associate's Degree - General Studies (Pre-Education Courses)

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN
01.2007

Skills

  • Program oversight
  • Strategic vision
  • Educational leadership
  • Organizational management and operations
  • Data analysis and accountability
  • Community outreach
  • Team building and staff development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Project planning
  • Curriculum mapping
  • Assessment design
  • Career guidance
  • Parent engagement
  • Educational program implementation

References

  • April, Abercrombie, TDOE / Consultant, April.Abercrombie@tn.gov, 931-242-6140
  • Emily, Morgan, TDOE / Consultant, Emily.H.Morgan@tn.gov, 731-333-9068
  • Melinda, McCartt, TDOE / Consultant, Melinda.Mccartt@tn.gov, 423-215-8750

Accomplishments

  • tnAchieves Mentor
  • NIET Trained (Utilization of IPG and Instructional Focus Documents for Mathematics)
  • School Level Textbook Adoption Chair (Also represented the District)
  • Selected & Served on District & State HQIM Team for Mathematics
  • State of TN Trained (Sounds First Early Reading - Science of Reading)
  • School Leadership Team Member
  • New Teacher Mentor Program Mentor
  • TN All Cores (ESSER) TCAP Tutor
  • Trained & Implemented CHR (Trauma Informed)
  • Two-Time Teacher of a Reward School recognized by TDOE for Academic Excellence in Achievement & Growth
  • Recognized Level 5 Educator (multiple years for growth & achievement) both as a classroom teacher and school administrator
  • Grade Level Chair (multiple years)
  • Vertical Mathematics Team Member
  • DSP Director (restarted the program)
  • Head Coach - Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Knowledge Bowl
  • Basketball - Area Champions (2 seasons)
  • Knowledge Bowl - County Champions (1), Runners Up (1), 3rd Place (1)
  • Spelling Bee Coach - (Two-Time County Champions)
  • Trained on 95% Group - multi-syllabic instruction
  • Presenter at OST Institute in Murfreesboro (Student Discipline for School Safety)
  • Member - SHAC within TDOE (School Health Advisory Committee - Faculty & Staff Wellness Supports)
  • Principal - State of TN Reward School for Academic Excellence in Achievement & Growth
  • Implementation by Vanderbilt Behavioral Health
  • Continuous COA Evaluation Member & Certified TEAM Evaluator
  • Served on a Strong Discipline Hearing Authority Panel as School Administrator
  • Building Testing Coordinator
  • 504 Coordinator
  • LEA Representative for IEP Meetings
  • Selected as Teacher of the Month
  • PLC School Lead - Led reviews of student data to better inform instructional practices
  • Provide input during district PLC's on the use of data to inform instruction & remediate deficient skills
  • School Leadership Team Member (multiple years)
  • Breaking Ranks Data Team Member
  • Fundraising Committee Member (multiple years)

Training

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Basic Requirements - McKinney Vento Act
  • Cyber Security Training
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
  • Bullying, Hazing, Harassment, and the Law
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • TN Teacher Code of Ethics
  • Human Trafficking
  • Child Abuse Recognition & Response (State of TN)
  • Suicide Prevention Training (Jason Foundation)
  • Performance Management 2.0 Course
  • GREAT Customer Service Workshop
  • Documenting Performance
  • Employee Learning Program, Open Records & Open Meetings Training
  • Mission Driven Training
  • Respectful Workplace Solutions for Employees
  • Healthy School Environment Action Plan Workshop
  • Employee Essentials Training
  • Writing SMART Goals Training
  • Performance Management Training
  • Emergency Operations Planning (certified trainer)
  • Reunification Planning Training
  • Especially Safe Training
  • Bullying Prevention Strategies Workshop
  • Behavioral Threat Assessment (Level 1)
  • Behavioral Threat Assessment (Level 2)
  • Social & Personal Competencies Trained
  • Building Strong Brains (Resiliency) (certified trainer)
  • ACE's Trained
  • PREPARE - Postvention (certified trainer)
  • Supporting Children & Youth Experiencing Trauma Workshop
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Trained (certified trainer)
  • Restorative Practices Trained
  • FEMA Trainings: IS-362.A, IS-700.B & GJS-100.C
  • Healthy School Environment Roundup
  • Implementing an Integrated Trauma Informed & Restorative Practice Approach Workshop
  • Trauma Informed Safety Drills Workshop
  • Impact of Healthy School Environment on School Safety
  • School Safety Funding Webinar
  • Promoting Inclusive & Safe Learning Environments: Ensuring Safer Schools for Students of all Abilities
  • K-12 Student Mental Health Resources and Supports Workshop
  • Human Trafficking Webinar Series - How to Talk with Youth about Human Trafficking & Exploitation
  • Developed (from scratch) and provide training on Student Discipline for School Safety

Timeline

South Central Regional Education Consultant

State of Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Education
01.2024 - Current

Alternative School Teacher (6th-12th)

Lawrence County Schools
09.2023 - 12.2023

Administrator

Maury County Schools
07.2023 - 08.2023

Classroom Teacher and Administrator

Lawrence County Schools
06.2010 - 06.2023

Master's Degree - Instructional Leadership / Administration & Supervision (PreK-12)

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)

Middle Tennessee State University

Associate's Degree - General Studies (Pre-Education Courses)

Columbia State Community College
Nicholas Davis
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