Jefferson William Davis
2800 North Fern Place (907) 864-9048
Wasilla, Alaska 99654 Jefferson.davis@matsuk12.us
Jlaa4davis@yahoo.com
Work History:
Shaw Elementary School Intensive Resource teacher 3-5 05/08 to current
Manage an intensive resource program for school of 390 students. Caseload is around 10 students of varying disabilities from cognitively impaired to physical disabilities. Direct, deliver and write IEP’s for students. Work collaboratively with teachers to implement a response to intervention program and around an inclusionary model of curriculum delivery. Extracurricular duties include: basketball coach, chess coach, talented and gifted advocate/teacher. Site administrative substitute for principal. Manage 3 full time para-professionals.
Ridgecrest Elementary School Resource Teacher k-6 5/06 to 05/08
Managed k-6 resource program for school of 500 students. Caseload was around 35 students of varying disabilities. Directed individualized curricular programs and wrote IEP’s for each student, familiar with Goalview software. Certified to administer Woodcock Johnson III tests, as well as Toni III IQ tests. Was in charge of special education referrals, testing and eligibility. Managed two part time para-professionals.
University of Utah Alternative Format Coordinator 01/03 to 5/04
Directed and coordinated alternative text formats for disabled University students. Managed and maintained database containing student profiles, student text log, student course schedules, and student reader log. I also served as liaison between Center for Disability Services and University Bookstore, facilitated and implemented library loan program.
Education:
Masters of Education, Educational Leadership/Alaska state Administrative certificate, type B, k-12 - University of Alaska Southeast - July 2010.
Alaska State certification requirements for Alaska State culture and history. University of Alaska Pacific - July 2010
Utah and Alaska State teaching certificates, type A, k-8. Highly qualified in elementary special education and political science - Utah State University, December 2007.
Bachelor of Arts Social and Behavioral Science in International Politics and Political Philosophy- University of Utah August 2005.
Four consecutive semesters on Dean’s List. (fall ‘03 – spring ‘05)
Study Abroad Program in Siena, Italy. Summer 2004. (May 2nd – June 17th)
Language skills include a familiarity with Italian (3rd yr. equivalent), and Spanish (3yrs.).
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Spring semester 2004; duties included grading exams, journals, papers and general administrative duties as needed.
Computer Skills:
Fluent with both MAC and PC operations.
Experienced with Windows applications and MAC equivalents, the Internet, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Macromedia Contribute, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, I-plan, Goalview, and Aimsweb.
Activities and Accomplishments:
Talented and gifted building advocate
2010 special education budget committee member for Matsu Borough school district
NEA Alaska delegate assembly member, special education
MSEA building representative
Eagle Scout of America since 1994.
Drummer in local rock band.
Write music reviews for online music website www.nowontour.com.
Snowboarding, skateboarding and wakeboarding.
Hiking, boating, camping, fishing, and rock climbing.
Life Program Volunteer: assisted mentally and physically challenged post high school transitional students in building the job skills and social skills needed to maintain successful work relationships.
This blog is a place for school district officials to peruse my administrative portfolio without breaking their neck over a thick 3-ring binder. I have listed all of the ISLLC standards, letters of recommendation, and my resume below. You will see that I have written abstracts for each of the artifacts instead of providing each artifact and making you comb through it. However, references and full artifacts are available upon request.
