Darvin Lewis Resume

1. DA R VIN LEWIS
 7715 High View Circle  Indianapolis, Indiana 46236  317-445-4033  darvinlewis@att.net
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CAREER OVERVIEW
I am a creative, dynamic and client-oriented instructor that is seeking a coaching role where I can utilize
my media arts, teaching, and mentorship skills in a technology-driven environment. I am focused on
achieving continuous, improved performance for your organization.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 6+ years’ of workexperience in teaching and administration
 Strong background in early childhood education, media arts, and behavioral mentorship
 Experienced in video production, business management, and creative development
 Natural leader that is experienced withsupervising and managing people and projects
 Strong interpersonal communication skills; have interacted with people fromdiverse backgrounds
 Self-starter and a quicklearner with a versatile skill set
 Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
 Proficientin MicrosoftOfficeProfessional, Photoshop,Cerner, I-Ready, and PowerSchool
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MA, Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, Fall 2015
Clinical Pastoral Education, Chaplain Intern, IU North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, Summer 2015
BA, Multidisciplinary Studies, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI, Dec 2011
Video Production Certification Graduate, Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Southfield, MI, Dec 2002
WJBK Fox 2, Intern, Best College News, Michigan Association of Broadcasters, Detroit, MI, Fall 2002
First Aid and CPR Certified
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDIANA COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL SUMMER 2015 – PRESENT
4TH GRADE TEACHER, 1ST GRADE TEACHER, FOUNDING KINDERGARTEN CO-TEACHER
 Prepared students for lessons by reviewing and explaining class objectives
 Instructed scholars utilizing teach like a Champion taxonomies
 Created lesson plans based on differentiated methods; received great feedback in regards to creativity
 Utilized best practices to fulfill Indiana Core curriculum standards
MSD LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP 2009 – 2015
BEHAVIOR MENTOR 2014 – 2015
 Worked closely with educational psychologists, the police, and social services
 Helped secure funding to support learners’ additional educational needs
 Implemented strategies and activities to help build self-esteem and confidence forstudents
STUDIO INSTRUCTOR – ARTISTS STUDIES 2012 – 2014
 Was responsible for teaching students on artists studies
 Developed innovative lesson plans and artwork for early childhood education
 Was recognized for teaching abilities; student artwork was put on display at the Indiana Yacht Club
BUILDING SUB 2009 – 2012
 Worked closely with teachers and parents to provide appropriate academic and behavior interventions
 Collected behavior data; satisfied the Indiana State standards in order to implement the RTI process
 Led the weekly celebration of scholars in order to have positive behavior reinforcement