Deonna Dalton, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Co-founder of the non-profit organization, direct career advising, career counseling and job placement services for youth. Assist individuals with analyzing their interests and skills and developing career goals. Provide expert consultation and direction for the development of comprehensive career development and management strategies to effectively generate successful outcomes.

Greater Atlanta Area

Assist over 120 teachers in utilizing data results in order to provide quality and effective learning experiences for approximately 1,950 students. Utilize formative data assessments to drive instruction and create action plans to adapt lessons and coach Professional Learning Communities. Establish, maintain and enhance data acquisition and internal education processes. Observe teachers and conduct tiered professional development and coaching cycles. • Effectively utilize formal and benchmark assessment data to improve student achievement and establish instructional frameworks. • Establish, implement and evaluate high critical educational programs (e.g., school-wide literacy program), including preparing students for annual testing. • Create cohesive Professional Learning Communities to increase unified pedagogical experiences. • Oversee the placement of students based on their individualized educational program.

Fairburn, Georgia, United States

Served as the Graduation Coach for over 2,000 students and increased the school’s graduation rate from 82% to 93% in one academic school year. Recorded substantial improvements in both measurable and intangible areas of evaluation including student attendance, test scores, state evaluations, morale, and student participation, driven by the school’s growing reputation for excellence. • Scheduled and conducted mock interviews, assisted students with graduation and college enrollment, and determined appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon compatibility for diverse colleges and universities.• Participated in enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, informational interviews, and college fairs.• Implemented comprehensive audit strategies to oversee, track and evaluate the effectiveness of student outcomes.

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Participated fully in ongoing professional development to extend Georgia’s Standards of Excellence competencies. Designed various cross-curricular warm-up activities to enhance students’ connections between school subjects. Strengthened students’ comprehension skills (e.g., making connections and predictions and asking critical questions).• Assessed students’ learning formally and informally utilizing a variety of assessments and grading rubrics.• Involved students in inquiry based lessons and provided enriching experiences for learners.• Implemented student activities and projects through collaborative and individual learning approaches.• Supported new classroom teachers on the collection, analysis and use of student assessment data to guide instructional planning and grade level or departmental teams.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Provided an engaging classroom environment that promoted active student learning. Delivered content-related and appropriate instruction based on educational standards. Directly responsible for all curriculum, instruction, and daily operations of instruction at various competency levels. Established, maintained and enhanced data acquisition and internal educational processes. • Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on students and activities, as required by district policies and administrative regulations. • Conducted data talks with students and parents to discuss students’ assessment outcomes.• Utilized a variety of differentiated instructional strategies to provide students multiple opportunities for success.• Attended parent conferences to help classroom teachers and parents identify potential areas of concern.

Fairburn, Georgia, United States

Developed comprehensive and effective lesson plans for diverse learners. Identified and selected various instructional resources to meet students’ varying educational needs. Updated all necessary records as required by applicable laws, district policies, and school regulations. Implemented effective teaching techniques and materials to implement curriculum goals.• Coordinated the work of team members, and other stakeholders, to develop new educational resources, addressing the individual needs of students and curricula of diverse scope. • Designed faculty training from needs analysis through evaluation including planning strategies for content, delivery, learner assessment, communications, and resources.• Engaged with leadership on curricula to formulate data-driven instructional action plans and develop the school improvement plan to increase student achievement.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Served as content and layout advisor for several AP English Literature resources and textbooks. Measured effectiveness of newly launched technology resources aiding in ELA assessment and data collection. Managed projects that evaluated new learning technologies, and those focused on the design and development of multimedia that supported distributed learning.

Master Of Arts In Teaching, English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English