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Niki Werden

Davison

Summary

Principal-certified K-12 education leader with experience in school administration, student discipline, staff support, special education, and school operations. Background includes serving as Head of School, Dean of Students, and special education teacher, with strengths in school culture, behavior systems, budgeting support, scheduling, compliance, and family/community engagement. Committed to building safe, structured, student-centered learning environments that support academic growth and staff success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of School

Kingsbury Country Day School/Choice Schools
Oxford, MI
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead daily operations for a preschool through 8th grade school.
  • Partner with the superintendent to support budgeting, school planning, and campus operations.
  • Oversee teacher evaluations and support staff professional development.
  • Manage school scheduling, student behavior, and family/community relations.
  • Help maintain a safe, organized, and student-focused school environment.
  • Developed and implemented strategic educational initiatives to enhance student outcomes.
  • Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum alignment with state standards.
  • Led staff development programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among educators.
  • Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and resource allocation.
  • Oversaw budget planning and allocation, optimizing financial resources for academic excellence.
  • Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
  • Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.

Dean of Students

Livingston Classical Academy/Choice Schools
Whitmore Lake, MI
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Directed student discipline and behavior management for a K-12 school.
  • Launched and managed PBIS to strengthen school culture and improve student accountability.
  • Assisted the principal with budgeting, staffing, evaluations, and board preparation.
  • Supported school-wide expectations, student support systems, and operational needs.
  • Worked with staff and families to address behavior, attendance, and student success concerns.

Resource Room Teacher

Livingston Classical Academy/Choice Schools
Whitmore Lake, MI
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed IEP goals and progress monitoring for K-12 students in a resource room setting.
  • Delivered individualized support and collaborated with staff to meet student needs.
  • Used student data to monitor performance and guide instructional decisions.
  • Supported compliance with special education requirements and documentation.

Resource Room Special Education Teacher

Bradford Academy/Choice Schools
Southfield, MI
04.2019 - 08.2021

• Delivered individualized support and collaborated with staff to meet student needs.

• Used student data to monitor performance and guide instructional decisions.

• Supported compliance with special education requirements and documentation.

  • Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
  • Implemented instructional strategies that enhance student engagement and academic performance.
  • Managed a caseload of 18 students

Paraprofessional in 1st grade classroom

Bradford Academy/Choice Schools
Southfield, MI
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assist teacher with student monitoring
  • General clerical tasks
  • Supported instructional staff by preparing classroom materials and organizing educational resources.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote a positive learning environment.

Paraprofessional in CI classroom

Berkshire Middle
Birmingham, MI
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assist teacher with goal monitoring
  • Accompany students to inclusion classes
  • General clerical tasks
  • Facilitated small group instruction to enhance learning outcomes and address individual student needs.
  • Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson implementation and student engagement.

Teacher of English to Chinese students

VIPKID
Beijing, China
05.2016 - 03.2019
  • Plan, Prepare, and Execute English lessons
  • One-on-one Classes
  • Execute assessments
  • Mentor Teacher to potential new hires
  • Test new curriculum
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
  • Facilitated interactive online classes using innovative teaching methodologies and technology tools.
  • Managed caseload of 10-12 students

Teacher of Students With Specific Learning Disability in a Resource Room Setting

Michigan School for the Arts
Pontiac, MI
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Students consisted of 5th-8th grade
  • Prepared daily lesson plans and all extra-curricular activities
  • Focused on IEP goals
  • Wrote, planned and, implemented IEPs for fifteen students
  • Prepared IEP progress reports every four to five weeks
  • One on one intervention with a student in math, and reading
  • Provided small group instruction in co-taught classrooms

Teacher of students with Moderate Cognitive Delay in a self-contained classroom

Martin Luther King Elementary School
Dale City, VA
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Students consisted of K-5th grade
  • Prepared daily lesson plans and all extra-curricular activities
  • Focused on a modified VA SOL curriculum and IEP goals
  • Compiled evidence to submit to VA state for the adaptive curriculum testing
  • Wrote, planned and, implemented IEPs for nine students
  • Prepared IEP progress reports every four to five weeks
  • Prepared report cards based on participation grades for all core subjects
  • Actively participated on the Technology Committee
  • Actively participated on the PBIS Committee
  • Coached the Lego Robotics team after school

Education

Education Specialist - K-12 Teaching And Learning

Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon, AZ
02-2022

Master of Science - Special Education

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
01-2017

Bachelor's - Special Education

Georgia Regents University
Augusta, GA
01-2014

Skills

  • School leadership
  • Student discipline
  • PBIS implementation
  • Staff supervision
  • Teacher evaluation support
  • School improvement planning
  • Instructional leadership
  • Family and community relations
  • Budget support
  • Master scheduling
  • Special education compliance
  • IEP development
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • School safety and operations

Certification

  • Principal Certification, PK-12
  • Michigan Teaching Certificate
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV), K-12
  • Learning Disabilities (SM), K-12
  • Elementary K-5 All Subjects / K-8 Self-Contained

Timeline

Head of School

Kingsbury Country Day School/Choice Schools
07.2024 - Current

Dean of Students

Livingston Classical Academy/Choice Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024

Resource Room Teacher

Livingston Classical Academy/Choice Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022

Resource Room Special Education Teacher

Bradford Academy/Choice Schools
04.2019 - 08.2021

Paraprofessional in 1st grade classroom

Bradford Academy/Choice Schools
04.2019 - 06.2019

Paraprofessional in CI classroom

Berkshire Middle
10.2018 - 04.2019

Teacher of English to Chinese students

VIPKID
05.2016 - 03.2019

Teacher of Students With Specific Learning Disability in a Resource Room Setting

Michigan School for the Arts
08.2015 - 06.2017

Teacher of students with Moderate Cognitive Delay in a self-contained classroom

Martin Luther King Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor's - Special Education

Georgia Regents University

Education Specialist - K-12 Teaching And Learning

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Special Education

Southeastern Oklahoma State University