Derek Keith Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Increased student participation in the Success in Graduate Writing Camp by 880% resulting in an additional $23,500 in profits and 470 enrolled students.Collaboratively worked to create and deliver a fully online curriculum for the Success in Graduate Writing CampFounded an internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to promote departmental diversity through hiring efforts and staff training on cultural competencyUsed research based best practices to create a the Spotlight Skills workshop series to reach new populations at ASUPartnered with faculty and staff to create specialized writing content to promote writing across the disciplinesPresented at conferences such as AETA 2020 and Diversity and Inclusion 2021

Dougherty Valley High School

Develop and implement best practices while designing innovative standards-based lesson plans for teaching Social Justice and English 11 curriculum.Utilize pre and post assessment data to inform instruction and improve overall mastery and test scores.Utilize technology to keep instruction as up-to-date as possible and engaging.Ensure the highest possible levels of achievement while teaching students to their strongest potential. Develop extension activities to help expand students’ knowledge of concepts and skills.Provide a safe and well managed learning environment where student learning is evident. Evaluate test score data to identify students needing additional instructional support.

Twentynine Palms, Ca

Effectively manage an annual budget of $100K+ while strategically planning and conducting creative events ranging from small student groups to large community outreaches.Directly oversee and manage over 25 clubs and organizations, closely monitoring for top productivity and efficiency. Strictly ensure adherence to all board policies and school rules and regulations to assure optimal success. Act as a liaison between clubs and administration to ensure smooth and efficient operations.Promote socialization and encourage students' participation in various programs.Organize services such as transportation and accommodation for participants, facilities, displays, catering, event security, etc. Invite prominent guest speakers to deliver speeches on various interesting topics.

Twentynine Palms, Ca

Develop and implement best practices while designing innovative standards-based lesson plans for teaching 10th grade honors, AP Language and general education classes.Recognized for averaging an 85% passage rate on CAHSEE.Utilize pre and post assessment data to inform instruction and improve overall mastery and test scores.Actively assist with various extracurricular activities to drive student development including directing two successful full musical productions.Ensure the highest possible levels of achievement while teaching students to their strongest potential. Develop extension activities to help expand students’ knowledge of concepts and skills.Provide a safe and well managed learning environment where student learning is evident. Evaluate test score data to identify students needing additional instructional support.

Gila Bend, Az

Established and integrated key strategies for increasing student achievement on standardized tests by 20%.Utilized Galileo for benchmark assessments and directing classrooms in order to guarantee optimal student success.Ensure the highest possible levels of achievement while teaching students to their strongest potential. Utilize innovative and effective measurement tools for educational performance. Maintain and provide prompt, timely and accurate records and reports. Establish and sustain working relationship with faculty, administration and support staff.Devise and develop plans and objectives to meet state standards of learning.