Davino West
Atlanta
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Operations Manager
Silver Spoons Catering Inc
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Supervised operations staff of 16 and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
Teacher - 7th/8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed innovative approaches that were held as model standard for meeting district goals in technology integration across curriculum, experiential learning, and literacy and diversity areas
- Served on Principal Advisory Committee and implemented plans to provide safe, interactive learning for all students
- Used Data to drive instruction and increase scores from beginning learners to developing and proficient
- Create lesson plans to drive active learning with formative assessments as a criteria method of proficiency.
Co-department Chair
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Assists with development and administration of department budget
- Overseen 12 teachers utilizing data for driven success within building academically by 27% from previous year
- Shares professional growth opportunities as well as current trends and methodologies within specific curricular area with department members
- Participates in and provides opportunities for collaborative decision making within both team and school environments
- Assists with creation and coordination of building schedules as may be necessary for efficient operation of middle school program
- Served as representative on building and/or district level committees related to subject matter
- Maintained accurate inventory of materials and supplies necessary to effectively support instruction in department
- Works cooperatively with building and district administration to ensure effective operation of department and/or district instructional programs.
Campus Recruiter
Albany State University
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
Education
B.A. in MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION -
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Albany, GA05.2015
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Marketing
- Project management
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Supervising experience
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Professional Educator License
- Teaching Certification
- K-5 Elementary
- T4 Middle Grades 4-8 Mathematics
- Secondary 6-12 Mathematics
Timeline
Teacher - 6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
Fulton County Schools
10.2023 - 05.2024
Operations Manager
Silver Spoons Catering Inc
06.2021 - 09.2023
Co-department Chair
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 05.2019
Teacher - 7th/8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS
07.2015 - 05.2023
Campus Recruiter
Albany State University
01.2014 - 06.2015
B.A. in MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION -
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
- Professional Educator License
- Teaching Certification
- K-5 Elementary
- T4 Middle Grades 4-8 Mathematics
- Secondary 6-12 Mathematics
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