501(c)(3) Changing the World...One Child at a Time.
Hands Across the Water 501c3 - EIN# 26-3448083
29 Deacon Circle
Southington, CT 06489
ph: 860-620-3735
fax: 860-620-3700
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David M. Hession
159 Independence Dr.
Morrisville,PA19067
215-375-2020 H
609-656-5491 W
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
The College of New Jersey
Post Master’s Certificate Program – Educational Leadership
Administrator’s Certification – August 2008
FloridaAtlanticUniversity,Boca Raton,FL
Doctor of Education
Major: Educational Leadership – Curriculum & Instruction, In Progress/Relocated
FloridaAtlanticUniversity,Boca Raton,FL
Master of Education, Magna cum laude
Major: Foundations of Education - Multicultural Education/Social Studies, August 1998
FloridaAtlanticUniversity,Boca Raton,FL
Completed NCATE and Florida State Approved Teacher Preparation Program
Certification: Social Science Education (6-12), December 1992
St. Michael’s College,Winooski,VT
Bachelor of Arts, Cum laude
Major: Business Administration, May 1989
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND TEACHING COMPETENCIES
Educational Leadership and School Administration
PowerSchool Scheduling
Professional Development Coordination
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support)
Multicultural Education and Teaching Diversity
Curriculum Development
Educational Technology Research and Development
Vocational, Adult, Distance and E-Learning
Instructional/Educational Technology
Youth Mentoring
Nonprofit Organization Administration (Founder/President – Hands Across the Water – 501c3)
World, United States, African-American History, Psychology, Government/Economics
HIV/AIDS Prevention, Testing, and Treatment Training
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Trenton Board of Education, Rivera Learning Community, Trenton, NJ August 2010 – Present
(Rivera Learning Community is an alternative middle school, focusing solely on students with behavioral issues and learning problems who were unsuccessful in traditional schools.)
Vice Principal
Led the formation and opening of RLC, which is the first alternative middle school in Trenton, NJ.
Responsible for PowerSchool scheduling, discipline (PBIS), professional development, budget preparation, curriculum, state and district testing, data collection and evaluation, teacher hiring and evaluation, community outreach, and technology.
Trenton Board of Education, Daylight/Twilight High School, Trenton, NJ September 2005 – August 2010
(Daylight/Twilight High School is a non-traditional, community, adult/vocational, retrieval school, focusing on students unsuccessful in traditional schools.)
Webmaster - Technology/History Instructor
Trenton Board of Education – Technology Curriculum Writer
Credit Recovery – Online Learning Coordinator Computer Lab administrator/facilitator/technician. ICDLUS Testing Site Administrator. Excelsior Electronic Gradebook Site Administrator. TUF…Kids (Trenton Unites For Kids) HIV/AIDS Peer Educator Program Founder/Director, USA/AFRICA School Adoption Program Director
Hands Across the Water 501(c)(3), Morrisville, PA/Cote d’Ivoire, Africa June 2004 – Present
Founder/President
Started a non-profit organization to provide educational and public health programs for impoverished children, both nationally and internationally. Trained local volunteers to help provide services to the public. Grant writer, funds solicitor, accounts manager, etc.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Central High School, Miami, FL October 1999- August 2005
Teacher – Social Studies/Technology Sponsor – Student Government Association Sponsor – Rocket Awareness Program (HIV/AIDS)
Responsible for the education of a multicultural group of secondary students in Social Studies – average class size - 38. Technology Magnet S.S. teacher; all grades. - A.P. Psychology, W. History, African/African-American History, and Leadership. Extensive use of Computer Assisted Instruction. Head Tennis Coach
Miami Dade College, Miami, FL January 2000 – May 2005
Adjunct Professor (Adult/Continuing Ed.)– Multicultural Education/Educational Technology/Teacher Prep.
Responsible for preparing future educators for a challenging career in teaching.
Instructor for the design and instruction of Education courses – Intro. to Education, Teaching Diversity, and Intro. to Educational Technology. Worked in the MDC College Preparation Dept. previous to the adjunct position.
Precision Speed Manufacturing Co, (Aerospace industry) Headquarters - Windsor, CT June 1985 – January 2005
Director of Southeastern Sales/Consultant
Administrator of sales force and sales support for the entire Southeast region of the U.S. Started in Shipping and Receiving, eventually moved up to administration. Gained extensive knowledge of the manufacturing process. Later moved to cost accounting/budgeting program development and training.
Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, FL January 2000 – June 2003
Adjunct Professor (Adult Night/Weekend Classes) – Multicultural Education/Teacher Preparation
Responsible for preparing future educators for a challenging career in teaching.
Charged with designing and instructing required Multicultural Education, Af/Am. History and U.S. History courses.
Caritg Inc., Cuzco/Lima, Peru June 1992- August 2002
Public Health and Education Specialist
Responsible for coordinating educational and public health initiatives in the remote villages of the indigenous peoples. Trained local students to work as volunteers in the field. Studied the Spanish language.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Carol City Adult Ed. Center, Miami, FL September 1996 - January 1998
Teacher – Adult and Continuing Education Program
Responsible for recruiting and retaining adults from the local community to obtain their high school diploma.
Taught American History, Economics, and American Government classes at night to high school students of all grades. Taught for-credit continuing education classes at night to adults.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Parkway Middle School, Miami, FL March 1994 – September 1999
Teacher - Social Studies
Responsible for the education of a multicultural, group of secondary students in Social Studies - average class size - 40. Extensive use of cooperative learning - acting as facilitator for student’s creative activities and research projects. Member of the school’s technology committee and Multicultural committee. Coached all of the after-school team sports and intramural sports at the school.
LANGUAGES
Spanish language fluency
French language pre-fluency/under study
TRAVEL/STUDY ABROAD
Over 20 foreign countries visited.
Lived, studied, and married in Cote D’Ivoire, Africa
Foreign language study (Spanish) South America
PRESENTATIONS
“PowerSchool and PowerTeacher Training,” T.B.O.E. Trenton, NJ September 2011-12
“P.B.I.S. (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports,” T.B.O.E. Trenton, NJ September 2011-12
“SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory and SMI (Scholastic Math Inventory) Training,” T.B.O.E. Trenton, NJ September 2011-12
“Scholastic - Read 180 and System 44 Training,” T.B.O.E. Trenton, NJ September 2011-12
“T.B.O.E. Technology Curriculum Development and Training,” T.B.O.E. Trenton, NJ July 2009-10
“Using the LAN to create school-wide student portfolios,” D/THS Professional Development Session, Trenton, NJ 2008-2009
“Infusing Technology throughout the Curriculum/Using the Network,” T.B.O.E., Trenton, NJ, October 2008
“Innovative Approaches to Creating aPositiveSchoolEnvironment (Youth Offenders),” The Department of Labor,Washington,DC, January 2008
“Innovative Pathway Options” – ETA Education Day, The Department of Labor,Washington,DC, October 2007
“HIV/AIDS 101 TUF…Kids Peer Educator Trainings,” Capital Health System – Hamilton Campus Training Facility, Trenton, NJ, 2005-2009
“Utilizing Microsoft Office in the Classroom,” D/THS Professional Development Session, Trenton, NJ, 2005-2009
“Introduction to the ICDL (International Computer Driving License) for Teachers,” Technology Facilitators In-service Trainings, Trenton, NJ, 2005-2009
“Excelsior Electronic Gradebook Program,” D/THS Professional Development Sessions, Trenton, NJ, 2005-2009
“Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences,” M-DCPS Professional Development In-Service Training, Miami, FL, Given throughout 2001-2005
“Recognizing Stereotypes,” M-DCPS Professional Development In-Service Training, Miami, FL, Given throughout 2001-2005
PUBLICATIONS
Hession, D.M. (2009) TBOE - District Technology Curriculum - Trenton Board of Education, Trenton, NJ
Hession, D.M. & Tracy, W. (2007) Cooperative Pupil Redirection – The Manual for School Success – (for publication). Trenton, NJ
Hession, D.M. (2007) Learn Your Colors? – (A children’s book - for publication). Morrisville, PA
Hession, D.M. (2005). HIV/AIDS 101 Peer-Educator Training Manual. (D/THS In-house publication – Submitted for district adoption). Trenton, NJ
Hession, D.M. (2005). Excelsior Electronic Gradebook Teacher’s Manual. (D/THS In-house publication). Trenton, NJ
Hession, D.M. (2002). African/African-American History Curriculum (9-12). (MCHS In-house publication – Submitted for district adoption).Miami, FL
Hession, D.M., Ferner, E., & Ackermann, K. (2000). Infusing Technology Across The Curriculum. (MCHS In-house publication – Submitted for school adoption).Miami,FL
DISTINCTIONS
The State of New Jersey - Walt Whitman Historical Literacy Fellowship - Teaching U.S. History – 2008-2011
Trenton Board of Education – District Technology Curriculum Developer/Trainer – 2008-2010
Educational Testing Service (E.T.S.) - Recognition of Excellence - 2005
Close Up Foundation (Washington, DC) – Selected as Miami Student Recruiter and Coordinator - 2004-2005
N.E.H. (National Endowment for the Humanities) - Contracted Essay Evaluator – 2004-2005
The University of Miami - African American History Fellowship - 2005
MiamiCentralHigh School- Valedictorian’s Most Significant Teacher Award – 2003-2004
N.E.H. (National Endowment for the Humanities) - Scholarship to Moi University – Kenya, Africa – 2003-2004
MiamiCentralHigh School- Magnet Teacher of the Year - 2003-2004
MiamiCentralHigh School- Teacher of the Year - 2002-2003
MiamiCentralHigh School- Teacher of the Year (nominated) - 2001-2002
AFFILIATIONS
T.A.S.A. – Trenton Administrators and Supervisors Association
N.J.P.S.A. – New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association
N.J.E.A. – New Jersey Education Association
N.E.A. – National Education Association
U.T.D. – United Teachers of Dade
N.C.S.S. – National Council for the Social Studies
A.P.A. – American Psychological Association
LICENSURE
REFERENCES
Upon Request
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Hands Across the Water 501c3 - EIN# 26-3448083
29 Deacon Circle
Southington, CT 06489
ph: 860-620-3735
fax: 860-620-3700
alt: 860-620-3705
support