Mrs. Davis is a career educator with over 25 years of experience in classroom instruction and education program administration. She has taught students from pre-kindergarten through college, and credits her enjoyment in life long learning as the motivation for choosing education as her profession and her avocation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Education, a Master’s degree in Urban Education, and has completed additional graduate study in the Diagnosis, Assessment, and Teaching of Reading, and Teaching the Adult Learner. She is currently enrolled in an art course, The Studio Experience, “I’m challenging my right brain and fueling my interest in aesthetics,” she says.

As the LRC Director, Mrs. Davis conducts and oversees all administrative activities and guides the instructional program efforts of the LRC staff. She assures that the University and students receive a comprehensive, educationally sound, and UMBC relevant academic support program. Administrative and supervisory decision-making about fiscal and other resources, staff performance and professional development, program evaluation, and program planning require most of Mrs. Davis’ attention. Collaborating with others about students’ progression through the undergraduate program and serving on campus committees are important tasks as well. Committee work for New Student Orientation, the Provost’s Task Force on Student Life, and Co-chairing the committee for The First Year Student Success Course affect policy and/or practice regarding UMBC students. Consequently these discussions may also impact current and potential LRC program offerings. Mrs. Davis routinely attends the Presidents Retreat, the Provost’s Forum on Academic Integrity, and presents at the New Faculty Orientation.

Mrs. Davis enjoys working with students directly. She conducts training workshops for all new tutors and experienced tutors who opt to complete the training for the “Advanced” and “Master” tutor certifications. The LRC tutor training program has received full certification from the College Reading and Learning Association. She also does study skills presentations for student groups, peer leaders, and students in first-year success courses.