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Kiona L. Davis is pursuing a Master's in Education from Johns Hopkins University expected in May 2017. She has over 3 years of experience as a middle and high school English teacher, most recently at YES Prep Public Schools in Houston. Her experience also includes tutoring and developing curriculum for after school programs focused on disadvantaged youth.

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Kiona L. Davis is pursuing a Master's in Education from Johns Hopkins University expected in May 2017. She has over 3 years of experience as a middle and high school English teacher, most recently at YES Prep Public Schools in Houston. Her experience also includes tutoring and developing curriculum for after school programs focused on disadvantaged youth.

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Kiona L.

Davis
2424 Sawyer Heights Street Apt 204 Houston, TX 77007 KionaLDavis@gmail.com 912-980-8167

EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Expected May 2017
Master of Science in Education (Candidate)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA August 2013


Bachelor of Science in Public Policy
Additional Information (Georgia HOPE recipient, Policy Studies in Europe participant)

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE


YES Prep Public Schools- White Oak Campus, Houston, TX July 2016-Present
9th Grade English Teacher
YES Prep is a public charter school dedicated to serving students, grades six through twelve, in Houstons most underserved
communities.
Design and implement highly effective units and lesson plans based on the districts rigorous English I curriculum.
Adapt and modify instruction to suit learning styles of students, including behavioral, mental, and ESL challenged students.
Encourage student-centered and student-led discussions using the Socratic Seminar learning method.
Co-Sponsor 9th grade debate team and WOW (Women of White Oak) girls mentoring group.

21st Century Community Learning Program, Webb, MS August 2015-May 2016


After School Tutor
U.S. Department of Education funded after school program, focused on the academic enrichment of students in high-poverty, low-
performing schools.
Collaborated with colleagues of all subjects to address students specific learning challenges.
Provided assistance to students in completion of homework and additional practice assignments.
Create Common Core curriculum for 7th-9th grade students based on previously identified areas of improvement, through
direct small group and one-on-one instruction.

West Tallahatchie High School / Teach For America, Webb, MS August 2014-May 2016
7th Grade English Teacher
Selected to serve within the national service corps committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming life-long
leaders to expand opportunities for all children.
Successfully established a positive learning environment in which to encourage literacy and continuous learning.
Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest and testing success.
Created Common Core ELA aligned curriculum for class sizes ranging from 10 to 27 students
Achieved 56% mastery on 2014-2015 Common Core aligned summative PARCC assessment (Levels 3-5)
Coached both middle and high school cheerleading.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fund Development Coordinator, Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2011-2014
Corporate Retail Gifting, The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 2009-2011
Soldier Housing Accommodations Intern, Department of Defense, Ft. Stewart, GA Summer 2010

SKILLS AND INTERESTS


Computer Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and internet research
Interests: coaching, mentoring, cultural emersion activities, and freelance blogging

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