Project Management Elementary School
Resume:
DAVAUN L. HOWARD
Phone: 832-***-****
Email: ********@***.***
SUMMARY
Sixteen years of teaching experience in public education grades Pre-K through Fifth; Expertise in project management and creativity; Reputation as a dedicated, hard-working and resourceful team player, who can implement out-of-the-box ideas that encourage engaging, effective, and enjoyable learning experiences.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Thompson Elementary School Houston, TX July 2001 - Present
IT/Technology Teacher Prek-5th
Successfully facilitating student success and growth academically, attitudinally and emotionally; helped to improve the culture of the school.
Collaborated with other teachers to develop plans to implement lessons that would increase student achievement. Taught grades Kindergarten, First, Second, and Fourth Grade.
Monitored the discipline and academic progress of over 450 students to determine necessary interventions to teach technology skills that will enable them to complete as a global graduate.
Teach For America Houston, TX July 2013 – Present
Phone Interviewer
Conducted phone interviews of new applicants using rubrics to calibrate the probability of their success in the classroom.
Developed leadership qualities that helped me excel my teaching in the classroom.
Gridirion Foundation Houston, TX August 2001- 2015
Motivational Speaker/Performing Artist
Started a nonprofit, Gridiron Foundation, that specializes in motivating youth through music and innovative interactive workshops.
Travel to schools at various locations to conduct motivational pep rallies and talk to students about goal setting, discipline, self-esteem, and perseverance.
Rented a limo to reward students with commended performance took them out to eat and take pictures to celebrate their academic success.
Teach For America Houston, TX June 2001- 2003
Intren/Corps Member
Met with other core members, team teaching at assigned locations, university courses, completed rigorous projects, and attended informational seminars to increase my professional and educational development.
Verizon College Intern Program Dallas, TX June2000
Intern
Utilized targeted selection to schedule career fairs, info sessions, receptions and other special events. Coordinated and facilitated activities to update company website. Created a database to provide an accurate count of jobs offered to students.
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA August 1998-1998
Resident Assistant
Developed leadership and organizational skills, coordinated social, cultural and educational programs for a community of forty undergraduates. Acted as a resource person, conflict mediator, and counselor. Fostered and facilitated a high degree of discipline, responsibility, and maturity.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX December 2009 M.Ed
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA May 2001 B.A. in Sociology
South Seattle Community College Seattle, Wa June 1996 Intern Program
CERTIFICATION
Completed Facilitator training for the The Leader In Me. Thompson Elementary Feb. 2016
Certified to teach Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Success
Instructional Leadership and Development University of ST. Thomas July 2005
Professional Development and Appraisal System University of ST. Thomas July 2007
AWARDS & ACTIVITES
Thompson Teacher of The Year 2014
Habse Teacher of Teacher 2009
Coached a youth basketball team (Ages 12-15) for Judson Robinson
Developed a Reading Program Reading Reels that focused on intervention strategies with the University of Texas. 2012
Master of Ceremonies for Thompson Elementary Swag Awards Program 2015
Master of Ceremonies for Thompson Elementary Black History Program 2016
Co-Director for Christmas Program Thompson Elementary 2016
AFFLIATIONS
SDMC (2004 & 2016)
Morehouse College Alumni Association (2001)
TFA Alumni Member (2003)
St.Thomas Alumni Assocation (2009)
AFAM (2012)
Texas Association of School Administrators (2014)
The Leader In Me Lighthouse Committee Member (2015)
Positive Black Male Association (2014 –Present Coach and Mentor)
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