Darcia Deloach is an experienced educator with over 10 years of experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, and teacher. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has a proven track record of improving academic achievement through collaboration, continuous feedback, and establishing positive relationships. As Assistant Principal at DuPont Tyler Middle, she increased academic growth in math and ELA through rigorous instruction and supporting teacher development. Previously, at Oliver Middle she developed the school's Cambridge program, coordinated testing, and assisted with curriculum, instruction, and teacher evaluation.
Darcia Deloach is an experienced educator with over 10 years of experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, and teacher. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has a proven track record of improving academic achievement through collaboration, continuous feedback, and establishing positive relationships. As Assistant Principal at DuPont Tyler Middle, she increased academic growth in math and ELA through rigorous instruction and supporting teacher development. Previously, at Oliver Middle she developed the school's Cambridge program, coordinated testing, and assisted with curriculum, instruction, and teacher evaluation.
Darcia Deloach is an experienced educator with over 10 years of experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, and teacher. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has a proven track record of improving academic achievement through collaboration, continuous feedback, and establishing positive relationships. As Assistant Principal at DuPont Tyler Middle, she increased academic growth in math and ELA through rigorous instruction and supporting teacher development. Previously, at Oliver Middle she developed the school's Cambridge program, coordinated testing, and assisted with curriculum, instruction, and teacher evaluation.
Darcia Deloach is an experienced educator with over 10 years of experience as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, and teacher. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has a proven track record of improving academic achievement through collaboration, continuous feedback, and establishing positive relationships. As Assistant Principal at DuPont Tyler Middle, she increased academic growth in math and ELA through rigorous instruction and supporting teacher development. Previously, at Oliver Middle she developed the school's Cambridge program, coordinated testing, and assisted with curriculum, instruction, and teacher evaluation.
6527 Holt Rd. Nashville, TN 37211 | Cell: (615) 878-1740 | Email: darcia.deloach@mnps.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROFILE Accomplished professional Educator and Assistant Principal with proven expertise in establishing and supporting a solid educational framework consisting of teaching curriculum development, continuous feedback, and collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure academic success for all learners. Professional, who strategizes, plans, and focuses on communication and establishing positive and caring relationships within a school community. FORMAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DuPont Tyler Middle, Assistant Principal 2017 – Present Doctorate of Education Provide instructional leadership accountability focused on transforming the school’s Lipscomb University culture and successfully establish a positive learning environment through collaboration and providing professional leadership to strengthen faculty and staff Master of Education skill set at all levels. Master of Business • Collaborated with district and schoolwide teams in the administrative inquiry Administration cycle in order to provide continuous feedback and engage teachers in University of Phoenix discussions concerning classroom instruction to ensure that all students receive rigorous, culturally relevant, high quality, and engaging instruction Bachelor of Science that is also developmentally appropriate. Communications • Supported teachers’ development of pedagogical practices to strengthen the East Tennessee State University quality of educational programs available to students and families and to develop capacity-building skills in students. • Collaboratively planned weekly with grade level teachers, provided feedback SPECIALIZED TRAINING using the continuous improvement model to provide rigorous instruction which led to an increased academic achievement as measured by KPI goals Restorative Practices for (Increased growth MAP goals: Math 2.5%, ELA: 2.9%, EE Students (Math) Administrators 2.1%). TEAM Evaluator/ ILL-B Admin • Aligned lesson plans with standards; lead weekly, grade level Team Infinite Campus Admin/ Master Meetings as well as content meetings, including reviewing math teachers’ lesson plans, instructional notes and scope and sequence, then providing Schedule/ Gradebook feedback to ensure that plans adhere to the instructional problem of practice. Title I Federal Documentation Guided teachers to create strong pedagogy skills so that students can create McGrath Bullying & Harassment their own mathematical goals/tasks and to develop capacity-building skills Microsoft Office Specialist • Actively engaged families, communities, and business partners to operate 440 Middle Grades, 499 Elem K-6 improvement initiatives such as the Communities in Schools Program (CIS); this involved making weekly care calls to students and families concerning CORE STRENGTHS attendance issues; assessed and assisted with any underlying issues that the school could assist with to create a safe environment. Provide feedback using the • Helped to establish a more positive school culture and climate by using Continuous Improvement Model. Restorative Practices approach to hear the students’ voices to resolve Coached, developed, and evaluated conflicts and to build and maintain meaningful relationships within the school community. teachers through weekly • Increased students’ equitable access to instruction and intervention by observations, debriefs, and providing continuous feedback to teachers on the integration of SEL accountable next steps practices. • Presented personalized professional development to strengthen faculty’s Support students and teachers by skills, including New Teachers’ Network weekly training sessions and facilitating restorative conferences Monday Meetups to discuss behavioral issues and strategies based upon data and restorative circles collected from a schoolwide needs assessment and continued to monitor the needs of the staff based upon feedback of each training session. Extremely adept at disaggregating • Forged community partnerships that led to successful Parent Nights, data, collaborating, and planning Intramurals, and Sunday afternoon ballgames; also supported literacy events with teachers on instructional by providing food for the community. focus Oliver Middle, Dean of Instruction, Consulting Teacher, ESEA, Cambridge Cultivated relationships with & Testing Coordinator, Numeracy Coach 2009 – 2017 community to increase the • Assisted with curriculum development, instructional strategies, lesson planning, and overseeing classroom instruction. Created and presented visibility of the Cambridge customized, professional development opportunities for all faculty. program offered at Oliver Middle . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED… • Developed schoolwide needs assessment to review student data and create Dean of Instruction/ Cambridge personalized professional development opportunities for all faculty. Responsible for delivering professional content knowledge, developing educational plans for Coordinator/ Title I/ Consulting students, organizing professional learning, and facilitating team meetings. Teacher/ Numeracy Coach / Test • Created and modified campus master schedule (for class rotations/ testing/ and Coordinator additional special assemblies). Oliver Middle 2009- 2017 • Assisted with observing and evaluating teachers using the TEAM rubric. Involved in interviewing and selecting staff. • Provided leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Cambridge program established at Oliver Middle • Involved in leading and collaborating with others to develop School Improvement Plan. Assisted in developing and monitoring the school budget and Title I funds. Oversaw and coordinated all testing (including creation of small groups utilizing TNReady Item Reviewer- Excel to track), modified daily schedules for testing, and ensured all teacher- Contractor student connection linkage reports were accurate. TN Dept. of Education 4/15- 12/15 • Reviewed potential TNReady test items specific to mathematics and sensitivity to ethnic, gender-related, and socio-economic concerns. Title I Coordinator • Responsible for creating PO’s, requisitions, and maintaining all Title I notebook Margaret Allen Middle 08/09- 12/09 and federal paperwork to adhere to NCLB compliance. Coordinated parent events such as Annual Open House, ELL parent workshop, and SES enrollment. Facilitated school tutoring vendors and curriculum updates to enroll students in SES tutoring to increase academic achievement. Engaged parents and students by identifying student needs and matching with appropriate resources.
8th Grade Teacher/ Instructional • Planned and taught targeted instructional activities to meet 8th grade course and Specialist school-wide student performance goals. Ewing Park Middle 08/08- 05/09 • Engaged students through differentiation and prepared and taught lessons specifically for ELA, Math, & Pre-Algebra. Disaggregated student data using ThinkLink data teacher reports and collaborated with teachers to increase student growth. Teacher Nashville Adult Literacy 06/08- 12/10 • Taught adult literacy courses to increase English communication fluency including verbal and written skills. Engaged parents, students, and community members with limited English proficiency.
Teacher/ ATB Coordinator • Developed and taught daily unit lesson plans for a variety of career and technical High-Tech Institute 12/04- 09/08 education courses including technology, mathematics, writing, and thinking. Recruited and developed a plan to increase retention of high-school dropouts in ATB/ GED program. Assistant Director Art Institute 11/06- 12/07 • Coordinated open houses and community workshops. Recruited qualified candidates for admission. Business Account Executive • Promoted Leap brand at regional marketing events Leap Wireless/ Cricket 08/04- 01/05 • Promoted and educated small business customers on a number of specific hardware Business Tech Sales specifications and made recommendations for purchase based upon end-users need. Dell Computers 11/03- 07/04 Trainer/ Sales Associate • Facilitated adult education classes in public speaking and leadership through a Dale Carnegie Training 05/03- 10/03 variety of instructional methods.
Career Presenter • Generated interest in high school students in a variety of technical career Pittsburgh Technical 11/02- 05/03 opportunities.
National Account Executive • Presented sales contracts and successfully oversaw national campaigns. Met and United Parcel Service 08/98- 03/02 exceeded sales goals and gained revenues of over $300,000 annually. Awarded the Bronze Eagle Award for Outstanding Sales Excellence.
