Type Of Business:
Public School and University
Expertise:
Literacy; Reading; Writing; Speaking and Listening
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Author's because she always refer to their books - Laura Robb, Nancie Atwell, Ralph Fletcher, Georgia Heard, and Dr. Lucy Calkins just to name a few.
Hobbies/Sports:
Creating floral arrangements; Painting scenery; Crafts; Sewing and photography.
Education Degrees:
Specialist Diploma -Administration and Supervision, Queens College, CUNY.
Master's Degree in Reading, Adelphi University (1990);
Bachelor of Science in Education, St. John's University
Affiliations Awards:
Inductee, Kappa Delta Pi, Queens College; Former President, Kappa Delta Pi, St. John’s University; International Reading Association; ASCD
Place of Birth:
Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn
Children's Names:
Kimberly L. Davis Macklin, Ronald E. Davis 2nd, Rahsaan T. Davis and Omari P. Rosero.
Grands- Terrel, Marae, Christopher, Terron, Anthony, Rahni, Rahsaan 2nd and Kym (Twins) and Amar Rosero.
Work History:
Taught Kindergarten, 2nd and 5th grades. Reading Teacher, Magnet Coordinator, and Literacy Coach at P.S. 220 Q, Literacy Coach at MS 72Q. Assistant Principal, P.S. 197 and Adjunct Professor at QC. .
Career Achievements:
Worked and helped the falling school MS 72 to gain ad setoff the SURR list.
Spouse's Name:
Ronald E. Davis 1st
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The main highlight was becoming an Adjunct Professor.
There were many more highlights and it was on all levels actually seeing the excitement of learning. To see her students realize they did learn. To see a second grader or middle school student, realize for the first time, that they "can" read and understand. To see a college student get commendations because of the lessons she has taught. For the thank you's received and the friendships made a the field that she loves.
Charity:
She loves to read to children in hospitals
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work in school, and having great mentors and principals. She recalls Dr. Marcia Knoll, who was her first principal she taught her to look at each child individually. She also enrolled her into Teacher's College Writing and Reading Workshops, to work along side Dr L. Calkins. Dr. Marsha Menahem, the next Principal who introduced her to Cooperative Learning. Lastly,Mrs. Athena Galitsis. She assisted her in putting everything together and insisted that she go and Teach others. Mrs. Galitsis taught he about rubrics and got her to go back to school for Administration and Supervision because she worked so well in training teachers to perfect their craft.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working in retail merchandising. She had never intended to go into education because there were many teachers in her family, but after becoming a buyer, she realized she hated the work. She made the decision to go into education instead and has never regretted it. She initially worked as a kindergarten teacher in Forest Hills, Queens, and has since taught at every level, with the exception of high school.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Davis has taught language and literacy, beginning special education, ESL education, and introductory reading for a fellows program in the summer. She worked out of three different departments, taught all reading courses in early childhood and secondary education, as well as interdisciplinary reading. She developed a two-semester course, now referred to as SEYS 551 and 550 at Queens College. She also taught the language and literacy course in the education and community department, and has participated in writing and readers’ workshops. In the future, Ms. Davis intends to get involved with sickle cell disease efforts.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervised Pre-K through grade 3. Departments Supervised- English Language Learners,& Dual Language, Programed Extended day and Pupil Transportation.
Education Certifications:
Certification in School Administration and Supervision, Queens College
Many Certificates from Teacher's College, Writing and Reading Workshops
Awards/Honors:
Graduated from all schools with honors
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Davis aims to get back into adjunct work. She would rather teach teachers.
Taking pictures and enjoying nature.