I seek leadership roles where I can drive equitable STEM outcomes, lead curriculum strategy, coach teachers and stakeholders, and scale data-informed, technology-enabled initiatives for measurable growth.
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David DeLade
@daviddelade
I lead K–12 science education, advancing equity, curriculum, and data-driven student achievement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a visionary K–12 science education leader with over 18 years of progressive experience driving academic achievement and equity in STEM. I specialize in strategic planning, curriculum redesign, and data-informed instructional improvements.
As Director of K–12 Science, I have led 80+ schools to align instruction with state standards, designed a virtual science curriculum serving 1,000+ students, and managed a departmental budget exceeding $500K to support innovation.
I design and deliver over 100 hours of professional development annually, coach teachers using evidence-based models, and launched data-driven PLCs and interim assessments to improve instruction and preparedness.
I hold a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and bring certifications in 6–9 Science and school administration; I integrate educational technology and data visualization to democratize access to performance data and inform real-time decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Current
Director, K-12 Science
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Led districtwide science curriculum redesign across 80+ schools, increasing student performance year-over-year and managing a $500K departmental budget. Designed 100+ hours of professional development and a virtual science curriculum serving over 1,000 students.
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Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)
Mentored 75+ middle and high school science teachers using evidence-based coaching, contributing to improved teacher retention and student test scores. Established data-driven PLCs and led school-wide data dives that informed RTI and intervention strategies.
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Secondary Science Teacher
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Jan 2008 - Jan 2014 (6 years)
Elevated student achievement through differentiated instruction and technology integration, piloting digital tools that boosted engagement and expanding STEM enrichment participation. Served as department chair and organized extracurricular science initiatives.
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Curriculum Writer/Developer
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Developed comprehensive unit organizers and assessments aligned to revised NC science standards, improving curriculum coherence across the district. Led districtwide professional development sessions for 100+ teachers to support standards implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GUGardner-Webb University
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership conferred May 2016.
SCSUNY Cobleskill
Bachelor of Technology, Technology
Bachelor of Technology conferred May 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Skills
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