Davontae Singleton

501 Pelham Drive Apt. G106

Columbia, South Carolina 29209
SingleDM@email.sc.edu (843) 670-6685
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singletondavontae
OBJECTIVE
Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching English to
create a positive experience for the students by implementing various teaching methods and
coordinating with other teachers to work on interdisciplinary units.
CERTIFICATION
South Carolina Initial Secondary Certification in English, expected May 2016
Middle Level endorsement expected in June 2016
Initial Gifted & Talented endorsement in progress

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Masters in Teaching (M.T.) in Secondary Education, May 2016
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2015
South Carolina Honors College
GPA 3.6
Study Abroad: Accra, Ghana & Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Senior Capstone Experience: McNair Scholar Program
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher:
Irmo High School; Grades 10-11, Columbia, SC; Spring 2016
Created daily lesson plans for English CP classes using reality-based discussion, and
hands on activities

Maintained classroom management using a daily bell ringer, solid agenda, prompts and
one on one check-ins

Assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments and
grading rubrics

Collaborated with all students teachers in order to assist with comprehension and
differentiation

Internship & Practicum Experience

Dreher High School; Grades 10-12, Columbia, SC; Fall 2014 & Fall 2015
Muller Road Middle School; Grade 6, Columbia, SC; Fall 2015
Airport High School; Grades 9-10, Columbia, SC; Fall 2013
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
South Carolina Technical College System
August 2015Present
Division of Academic Affairs Staff
Support staff member under VP of Academic Affairs and VP of Student Affairs
Researcher of latest trends in Higher Education

Assist in grant writing for various programs

Assist in reporting and correcting student concerns and grievances
Additional administrative duties as needed

Upward Bound
August 2012Present
English Instructor/Counselor
Create and execute lesson plans for 15 high school students
Create and analyze meaningful assignments that are SCCCR Standards aligned
Provide as needed one-to-one tutoring to a program of over 100 students
Serve as residence counselor for group of students during Summer Phase
Facilitate SAT/ACT English Prep workshops
Serve as Senior Counselor over all tutoring lab sessions
Evaluate tutors on effectiveness
University of South Carolinas University 101 Programs
August 2013-May 2015
University 101 Co-Instructor
Co-instructed 19 freshmen students in a graded college course, 2 days a weak
Helped create the syllabus and lesson plans for the class, graded and evaluated students
performances and exams
Coordinated outside classroom activities for students
Met with students outside the classroom at least once per month for evaluations
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
June 2012-May
2014
Program Coordinator
Oversee matches for students by ensuring meetings are successful and policy is followed
Provide match support by meeting with teacher, students and volunteers
Worked with Case Managers in serving volunteers and students
Plan and execute events for community partners
Served as Liaison for USC
Waverly Afterschool Program
May 2014
Executive Director
Served as director and spokesperson for program
Served as Head Academic tutor for students
Helped create and lead field trips for students
Created and designed program for multiple locations
Recruited and coordinated over 50 volunteers
Created budgeting contracts for program

September 2011-

Supplemental Instruction
2013
SI Leader
Regularly attended scheduled classes with cohort of 200+ students
Served as Professors TA for course
Lead study sessions for students 3+ days each week
Created and lead exam reviews
Coordinated meetings with students and professor

August 2012-May

PRESENTATIONS

South Carolina Council for Teachers of English: Using Text-Sets in your Curriculum,
Spring 2016
Whats up with PAT: The Effects of Peer-to-Peer Tutoring for the At-Risk. Presented at
the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel Conference
on July 19-20, 2013. Also presented at the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate
Achievement Program Research Symposium on July 28, 2013
Poverty in Allendale, SC. Presented at the University of South Carolinas Annual
Discovery Day on April 22, 2013

ACHEIVEMENTS AND HONORS

National Finalist of the Harry S. Truman National Scholarship
Recipient of the SigEps Balanced Man Scholarship by the University of South Carolina
Recipient of the Whos Who in American Colleges and University Award
2015 Newman Civic Fellow Inductee
2015 Omicron Delta Kappa Inductee
2015 University of SCs Most Outstanding Senior Award
University of South Carolina Graduate with Leadership Distinction in Professional and
Civic Engagement