Pamela Davenport
Wewoka
Summary
An educational professional with comprehensive experience in leading middle school operations and driving academic success. Focused on fostering collaborative atmosphere and achieving measurable improvements in student performance. Known for exceptional organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing educational demands.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim High School Principal
Wewoka Public Schools
Wewoka, OK
01.2026 - Current
- Mentored two Dean of Student Full Time Teachers in the transition into administration.
- Coordinated professional development programs for district staff, promoting effective instructional practices and collaborative learning environments.
- Directed data analysis efforts to identify academic trends, informing curriculum alignment and instructional strategies.
- Established partnerships with families and the community to support student engagement and overall well-being especially for graduating seniors.
- Addressed disciplinary issues promptly and fairly, upholding a consistent standard of behavior expectations across the school community.
- Promoted and implement Great Expectations character education program that instills values of respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, perseverance among students.
- Implemented and maintained CIP (Continuous Improvement Plan) Plan for the high school due to being on the school failing list for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Facilitated and carried out responsibilities of the High School Building Test Coordinator including the Naturalization Test, ACT, and the CCRA assessments.
Middle School Principal
Wewoka Public School
Wewoka, OK
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and scheduled 156 students fifth through eighth grade and 20 staff members.
- Instructed and led professional development for the district staff in Teacher Clarity and incorporated the Teacher Clarity Lesson Plan template for use by elementary, middle school, and the high school.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement and guide instructional practices.
- Aligned curriculum with needs of the district using data driven decision making.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained CIP (Continuous Improvement Plan) Plan for the middle school due to being on the school failing list for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
- Increased report card in one year from a score of F to a score of C allowing for the middle school to get off of the failing list.
- Reduced disciplinary occurrences to facilitate more class instruction time for students.
- Improved teacher retention rates by providing ongoing support, mentorship, and recognition of accomplishments.
- Established a safe and secure campus environment by implementing effective safety procedures and protocols.
- Promoted and implement Great Expectations character education program that instills values of respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, perseverance among students.
- Facilitated and carried out responsibilities of the Middle School Building Test Coordinator including the Naturalization Test and the OSTP assessments grades 5 through 8 in addition to mentoring the Elementary Building Test Coordinator.
Middle School Teacher and Administrator
Holdenville Public School
Holdenville, OK
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Assistant Principal responsible for 320 students and 30 staff members - 2 years
- Instructed computers to fourth through sixth grade in Edutyping keyboarding program, Reading Plus, Exact Path, and Study Island.
- Instructed Gifted and Talented for grades 4 through 7.
- Monitored In-School-Detention.
- Facilitated the Yearbook.
- Data Coordinator for grades four through seven. Maintained and implemented assessments and benchmarks along with facilitated Accelerated Reading.
- Coordinated and ran monthly data meetings for grade level teams, provided curriculum specific data based on the Oklahoma Academic Standards.
- Instructed seventh graders in English Language Arts and Honors Reading.
- High School Cheer Coach for 5 years.
- Competed in Regional and State competition three consecutive years.
- Attended National Competition in Dallas, Texas one year.
Elementary School Teacher
Justice Dependent School
Wewoka, OK
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Instructed fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in reading, language, and writing.
Independent Insurance Agent
American Income Life
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2013
- Scheduled appointments with families who qualify for No Cost Benefits through their union, credit union, or association membership.
Family Service Counselor and Pre-Arrangement Specialist for Sunny Lane Funeral Home and Cemetery
Dignity Memorial
Del City, OK
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted families through the steps necessary to ensure proper and legal interment of loved ones who have passed away.
- Licensed Insurance Agent in the State of Oklahoma. #0100137195
Elementary Principal, Special Education Director, Elementary Athletic Director, Building Test Coordinator
Fletcher Public School
Fletcher, OK
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Maintained a building with 23 staff members, 6 support staff members, and 259 students Pre K through Sixth grade.
- Budgeted and balanced multiple financial accounts, acted as community liaison, and developed, planned, implemented, oversaw professional and student development.
- Implemented the transition from Oklahoma PASS to Common Core State Standards.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and compensated Officials and Staff workers, handled all concession stand requirements, crowd control, and budgets for Elementary Athletic Events.
- Ordered, Organized, and Coordinated test efforts for grades 3 through 6 of the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests.
Assistant Elementary Principal
Bridge Creek Public School
Blanchard, OK
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Assisted Principal in maintaining a building of 52 staff members and 656 students Pre K through fifth grade.
- Implemented Flex Groups, RTI process, and the transition from Oklahoma PASS to Common Core State Standards.
- Organized test materials and test sessions for the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests for grade 3 through 5.
- Physical Education Instructor - 3 years
- Coached physical education for first through sixth grades.
- Fifth Grade Teacher - 2 years
- Instructed fifth grade spelling, language, and writing.
High School Teacher
Temple Public School
Temple, OK
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Instructed ninth through twelfth grade Keyboarding, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and 3-D Home Design programs.
- Instructed seventh grade pre-algebra, high school yearbook, and elementary/middle school Study Island Computer Program.
- Sponsored Senior Class, Junior Class, High School and Middle School Cheerleaders.
- Served as the Technology Coordinator for the school district and developed, designed, and maintained the school webpage.
- Second Grade Teacher - 2 years
- Instructed second grade reading, mathematics, spelling, language, science, and social studies.
Middle School Teacher
Duncan Public School
Duncan, OK
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Instructed seventh and eighth grade mathematics, computers, yearbook, and journalism.
Elementary School Teacher
Gypsy Dependent School
Depew, OK
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Instructed third and fourth grade reading, mathematics, spelling, language, science, and social studies.
Continuing Education Instructor
Wes Watkins Vo Tech
Wetumka, OK
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Instructed adult education courses in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
Education
Post Master's - School Superintendent
East Central University
Ada, OK01-1996
Master's Degree - Elementary Administration
East Central University
Ada, OK01-1994
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK01-1992
Skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Student and parent relations
- Data-driven instruction
- Discipline management
- Student achievement
- Safety and security procedures
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Interim High School Principal
Wewoka Public Schools
01.2026 - Current
Middle School Principal
Wewoka Public School
01.2024 - Current
Middle School Teacher and Administrator
Holdenville Public School
01.2015 - 01.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Justice Dependent School
01.2013 - 01.2015
Independent Insurance Agent
American Income Life
01.2013
Family Service Counselor and Pre-Arrangement Specialist for Sunny Lane Funeral Home and Cemetery
Dignity Memorial
01.2012 - 01.2013
Elementary Principal, Special Education Director, Elementary Athletic Director, Building Test Coordinator
Fletcher Public School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Elementary Principal
Bridge Creek Public School
01.2006 - 01.2011
High School Teacher
Temple Public School
01.1999 - 01.2006
Middle School Teacher
Duncan Public School
01.1996 - 01.1999
Elementary School Teacher
Gypsy Dependent School
01.1994 - 01.1996
Continuing Education Instructor
Wes Watkins Vo Tech
01.1993 - 01.1994
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Northeastern State University
Post Master's - School Superintendent
East Central University
Master's Degree - Elementary Administration
East Central University
REFERENCES
Additional references available upon request.