Devon Buchanan, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Clifton Heights, Pa, Us

Clifton Heights, Pa, Us

Clifton Heights, Pa

Greater Philadelphia Area

As Founder and Executive Director, I develop our strategic plan, create educational and recreational curriculum, seek out and procure funding grants and sponsorship opportunities, coordinate and manage program mentors and volunteers, special events, and community service initiatives.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Multicultural Educational Services helps to close the opportunity gap by helping schools in low-income neighborhoods retain quality teachers through engaging staff and leadership training and wellness coaching.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided intimate step-by-step support for families through the high school placement process including High School Research, Application Completion, school visits, seminars, interview preparation, essay review, and parent advocacy.As Director of Athletics, I developed the schools first comprehensive sports program through participation in the Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association.I raised $200,000 through a grant by Kelloggs Foundation and participated in a national commercial with our sports program, Shaquille O'Neal and Candice Parker.Created the Mad Math Minute tournament which was featured on Fox 29's Kelly's Classroom. Created a robust Student Life Program including the PRIDE leadership institute which helped student both develop and refine their leadership capabilities in school.

I plan and execute rigorous Physical Education, Health, and Technology Lessons. Coach MS basketball.

Philadelphia, Pa, United States

I plan and execute rigorous Physical Education, Health, and Technology Lessons. I planned the schools first annual Family Fitness and Family Fun Night.

Newark, Nj

I plan and execute rigorous Physical Education lessons. I coordinated to schools 14 after-school programs

Gaithersburg, Md

I planned and implemented the City's outdoor Recreation Summer Camp, Camp Intrepid. Managed the City's Skate Park. Planned and executed the City's first MusikFest as well as the annual youth event "Things That Roll". Coordinated and implemented half-day, full-day, and after-school enrichment programs for Gaithersburg High School including the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. program (Bys Reaching Out to Help Each Reach Success).

Leesburg, Va

Planned and implemented county-wide camps and clinics through contract vendors or instructors. Generate $750,000 annually with a budget of $475,000. Supervise pool of 300+ part-time instructors. Maintain working relationships with contracted vendors and coaches to ensure all hiring paperwork, payroll, camp equipment including T-Shirts, balls, and trophies/awards are completed or ordered in a timely manner.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It was the most fulfilling job I have ever had. I was involved with a variety of Game Day operations. I helped out with charity events like the Phillies ALS Phestival. I caught foul balls and handed them to fans (and friends)...but...I sang "God Bless America" four times..once for 45,000 people! It gave me the confidence I have today.

Master Of Education - Med, Multicultural Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Parks, Recreation And Leisure Services Management

Activities and Societies: Recreation Club African American Student Alliance Campus Tour GuideI studied Recreation Programming Management.