DARLA E.

DAVIS

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

M.P. A. graduate with record of successful performance in the

correctional field in an administrative and supervisory capacity.
M.A.T. student with a passion and energy to educate youth. Creative
problem solver with ability to effectively instruct; resolve conflict;
propose educational service improvements; and consistently perform
in accordance with educator standards and professional codes of
conduct. Computer literate and experienced with an array of
business and educational hardware and software.

▪ Communication – Effective communicator with well-

developed writing skills. Able to develop productive
professional relationships with students, colleagues, and
staff at all levels.

▪ Loyalty – Solid background as a dependable self-motivator

with the skills, knowledge, and ability necessary to
successfully perform and instruct.

▪ Problem Solving – Decisive ability to recognize

difficulties and generate measures for improvement.

EXPERIENCE

Wheeler County Middle School August 2020 - Present

Alamo, Georgia English Language Arts Teacher (Middle Grades)

Teach and provide oversight for the Sixth Grade English Language Arts Program studies at
Wheeler County Middle School. Prepare lesson plans, educate students at all levels, assign
homework, grade tests, and document student progress. Communicate with school
executives and fellow teachers in order to effectively apply leadership skills that convey fair
and impartial instruction with the compassion and skill necessary to build and prepare
student learners to become productive future citizens. Promote a positive outlook upon the
school by strictly adhering to principles regarding professionalism and ethics at all times.
Comply with governing school board policies, practices and procedures. Participate in
planning, training, and community outreach initiatives as endorsed by the Wheeler County
School Board.

McRae Correctional Facility February 2005 – July 2020

McRae, Georgia Quality Assurance Manager
Oversee institutional operations to ensure compliance with facility policies, Federal
Bureau of Prison contract requirements, American Correctional Association Standards,
Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations Standards, Prison Rape
Elimination Standards, and all applicable local and state regulations, codes and laws.
Supervise one to three staff (contingent upon availability of detail staff) and coordinate
Quality Assurance functions such as collecting, preparing, analyzing and tracking Key
Performance Indicators, Quality Control Reports, Monthly Security Inspections,
Corrective Action Plans, and American Correctional Association files. Participate in daily
Executive Staff Meetings, weekly Department Head Meetings, and monthly Performance
Evaluation Meetings with Federal Bureau of Prison Oversight staff. Advise Department
Head staff and develop and review all formal Transmittal/Submittals routed to Federal
Bureau of Prison staff.

▪ Prepare Award Fee/Self-Assessment Report

▪ Perform special projects as assigned
▪ Delegate tasks to evaluate institutional performance and initiate improvement
▪ Conduct critical review of all information routed through the Quality Assurance
Department
▪ Maintain facility policies and procedures and suggest revisions as necessary
▪ Coordinate ACA visits and participate in facility ACA Panel Hearings
▪ Travel to other CoreCivic facilities to provide technical guidance and assistance,
including recent activation assistance at Adams County Correctional Center
▪ Serve as Facility Duty Officer
▪ Assist in the development of annual strategic management planning and goal
tracking
▪ Provide oversight and guidance for corrective action planning and development,
including quality improvement efforts and compliance audits

McRae Correctional Facility January 2003 – February 2005

McRae, Georgia Executive Assistant

Authored and tracked all formal grievance responses. Developed routing slips to
successfully guide Correctional Counselors and inmates through the CCA Grievance
Process as well as the Administrative Remedy Process. Assisted in the establishment of
the institution’s Community Relations Board and coordinated quarterly meetings.
Worked closely with the Facility Support Center’s Legal Department and the institution’s
designated contract attorney, preparing affidavits in response to litigation received.
Coordinated all releases of public information.

▪ Prepared Warden’s correspondence including legal, media and Consulate requests

▪ Audited and reported on the following areas to the Quality Assurance Department:
Administration, Standards of Conduct, Inmate Grievances, and Research Methods.
▪ Created Facility Newsletters
▪ Investigated and responded to inmate property claims
▪ Assisted the Quality Assurance Department during preparation for the facility’s initial
 ACA audit by preparing the institution’s information booklet and providing support in
the review of over 500 folders by selecting and determining the specific information
indicative of compliance with each standard and ensuring appropriate organization of
each folder.

Experience Prior to Employment with Corrections Corporation of America:

Wholesale Builders Supply 1994 – 2001 (part-time)

Eastman, Georgia Assistant Office Manager

Posted journal entries and prepared balance sheets, checkbook registers, and monthly
statements to over 600 customers. Generated payroll and tracked accounts
payable/receivable. Assisted in sales and inventory upon completion of other job duties.
Supervised and trained new employees.

▪ Resolved customer service and account issues

▪ Facilitated annual inventory
▪ Worked closely with computer support and accounting contacts to resolve
discrepancies

EDUCATION AND RECOGNITION

1998- 2000 Middle Georgia College Cochran, GA

2000-2003 Georgia College and State University Milledgeville, GA

POLITICAL SCIENCE/GOVERNMENT (MINOR IN MANAGEMENT)

▪ Associate of Science in Political Science, May 2000

▪ Bachelor of Science in Political Science, May 2002
▪ Cumulative GPA 3.90
▪ Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member
▪ 1998-2000 National Dean’s List
▪ 1999-2000 All-American Scholar
▪ 2002 Outstanding Major for Government and Sociology

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

▪ Master of Public Administration, May 2003

AWARDS

▪ 2007 McRae Correctional Facility Employee of the Year

▪ 2011 McRae Correctional Facility Correctional Worker of the Year
REFERENCES
Hal Ford, Principal, Wheeler County Middle School

Stacey N. Stone, Warden, McRae Correctional Facility

Vance Laughlin, Core Civic Managing Director Division II

Walt Wells, ACA Consultant, CoreCivic Facility Support Center

Additional references available upon request.

OBJECTIVE

Responsibly educating middle grade students in English Language

Arts instruction while pursuing advancement by seeking
opportunities necessary for professional development.