Dr. De Vondalyn Patterson Hughes is an esteemed educator with over twenty years’ experience in the education profession. Since earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Florida State University in 2003, Dr. De Vondalyn sought out to make her mark in the classroom setting. Her teaching expertise spans from middle school to collegiate levels. To further her personal educational pursuits, she completed her Master of Arts in Education degree, specializing in curriculum and instruction in 2007 to expand her distinctive knack for designing niche lessons to both challenge and engage her students. Dr. Hughes is a formidable force in the classroom as well in the education field itself, as, through her sheer grit, perseverance, and determination, she continued her personal educational pursuits and secured her doctorate degree in educational leadership from Florida Southern College in 2024. Dr. De Vondalyn’s impassioned love for education radiates from her pores to the classroom and distends throughout the community. Whether in the classroom, conference room, or auditorium, Dr. Patterson Hughes endeavors to utilize her innate skillset of niche curriculum design and instructional delivery coupled with her decades of academic knowledge to reach back and pay it forward, educating others to strive for excellence and be about achieving their future pursuits.
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Assistant Director Of Compliance And EngagementFlagler College Oct 2024 - PresentUnited States -
EducatorGause Academy Of Leadership And Technology Jul 2021 - PresentUnited States
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EntrepreneurConsulted By Design, Llc 2019 - PresentLakeland, Florida Area
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Educational ConsultantSelf-Employed May 2019 - PresentLakeland, Florida AreaProviding a boutique professional development service exclusively to charter school educators. ConsultED by Design, LLC is committed to ensuring that each client's needs are specifically tailored to their needs when it comes to preparing their teachers for the school year. We aim to hold workshops and classes in various areas to first year as well as teachers who are still new to the profession.
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12Th Grade English TeacherKathleen Senior High School Aug 2020 - May 2023Lakeland, Fl, United States
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Student Success CoachDiscovery High School Aug 2018 - Feb 2019Lake Alfred, Florida
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High School English TeacherWinter Haven High School Jul 2016 - Aug 2018Winter Haven, Florida
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Night Time DeanWest Area Adult School Aug 2016 - Jun 2017Lakeland, Florida Area
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7Th Grade Language Arts TeacherSleepy Hill Middle School Aug 2015 - Jun 2016Lakeland, Florida AreaResponsible for preparing lessons plans for 7th grade Language Arts, classes ensuring that the students are on level or demonstrating progressive improvement. Successful in achieving: Establishing a rapport with students in effort to maintain an environment for respect and acceptance that is conducive for a diverse culture within the classroom. Creating unique Language Arts curriculum tailored to the student and school’s demographic composition. Equipping students with reading comprehension strategies designed to increase low lexile scores. Introducing a myriad of writing methods specifically targeted towards improving student writing skills Utilizing Marzano’s methodology of providing effective instruction Providing a safe and productive learning environment that allows full engagement. Providing differentiated instruction in order for all students to learn the lesson being delivered Contacting parents/guardians as needed for improved instruction & student progression Participating in collaborative planning ensuring that the Language Arts Department is adhering to the County’s Learning Map, as well as working on the same Florida Common Core Standards. Continuing professional development in order to stay up-to-date in education’s latest trends. -
7Th Grade Language ArtsSleepy Hill Middle School Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
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9Th-12Th Grade English I/Ii Honors, Drama, And Speech TeacherThe Potter'S House Christian Academy Jul 2013 - May 2015Jacksonville, Florida AreaResponsible for preparing English lesson planning for multiple disciplines. English classes were structured in increments which provided various techniques from instruction to Paideia/inquiry discussion for independent learning. Critical thinking strategies were incorporated within both English and Bible classes, which afforded students to think for themselves, deriving their own conclusions and opinions. Successfully wrote, produced, and directed Speech productions involving thought provoking messages relative to student concerns of today. Effectively taught and exposed students to proper public speaking and presentation skills. Enabled students to creatively perform a pantomime performance for the student body. Raised awareness of cyber and physical bullying. Created weekly lesson plans for each class taught. Provided engaging reading and writing strategies as a supplemental teaching tool. Used creativity in order to evoke student discussion and engagement in lessons. Implemented Paideia Seminar for independent student inquiry discussion. Productively taught Abeka Curriculum for 9th & 10th English, 10th grade Bible, and 10th & 12th grade Speech Classes
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Adjunct InstructorJersey College Of Nursing Dec 2012 - Aug 2013Responsible to prepare class writing assignments for college students. The class design was geared towards ensuring each student was capable of writing APA style research papers, personal essays, and business letters. Created a thematic unit for preparation of an APA style research paper Created engaging assignments relative to course requirements. Engaged the class in group assignments for cooperative learning. Prepared students for obtaining necessary research pertaining to their health related topic. Built understanding of the research process. Created midterm examination in order to gauge student progress.
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Reading TeacherSos Academy Middle Charter School Jun 2011 - Jun 2013Prepare daily lesson plans for 8th grade Language Arts and Reading classes.Produce engaging work for productive classroom management and student participation.Create unique Language Arts curriculum tailored to the school’s demographic.Conduct Shared Inquiry Discussion (SID) method to introduce Bloom’s Taxonomy questioning.Equip students with reading comprehension strategies in order to increase low lexile scores.Research a myriad of writing methods in order for students better writing skills for FCAT Writes.Improved 8th grade student body population FCAT Writes level from approximately 20% on level (Level 3 or higher) to 66% (Level 3 or higher)
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Owner/Executive DirectorPatterson Academy For The Arts Jan 2007 - Jan 2010Patterson Academy for the ArtsChaired Patterson Academy for the Arts’ Governance Board until its inception.Implemented an operational strategy conducive to student academic and social success.Co-wrote the Patterson Academy for the Arts application for SY 2008 opening.Attended all Administrative meetings for charter school operations.Submitted deliverables to Duval County Public School Board in order to maintain compliance.Negotiated school lease, thereby reducing cost of building additions by 20%.Organized orientations for community, pupil, and parent awareness.Improved low-performing and dropout prevention student attendance by 90%.Increased student achievement and social growth through school wide participatory morning ritual motivational activities.Handled general marketing and advertising for PAA’s exposure and community involvement.Established relationships with Organizations and Institutions of higher learning for community service involvement for each student. professional training
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Language Arts TeacherDuval County Public Schools Jan 2004 - Jan 20087th, 8th, & 9th Grade Language Arts & Reading TeacherCompleted Teacher Induction Program (TIP)Implemented District Reading and Language Arts curriculum.Produced unit and weekly lesson plans aligned with Sunshine State Standards.Lead differentiated instruction in order to include small group instruction for students learning at varying levels.Provided parents and students a course syllabus and addendums for course expectations.Maintained rapport with parents through telephone conferences, home visits, and/or classroom visits.Utilized peer teaching for student involvement and a tool for student comprehension.
Dr. Devondalyn Hughes, Ed.D Education Details
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Education Leadership -
Curriculum And Instruction -
English Literature -
English Literature
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Florida State CollegeEducational Leadership And Administration, General
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