Darian Turner
Denver,CO
Summary
Dependable employee highly effective at promoting behavioral and social development. Work well with staff, students, and families prioritizing relationship building to implement comprehensive support services. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Hardworking and reliable teammate with strong ability in developing norms and systems to better school culture. Offering organization, strong presence and diversity. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Culture
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences
Denver, CO
07.2021 - Current
- Partner with Faculty and staff to help address and redirect student-related behavioral and disciplinary concerns.
- Oversee and coordinate 8th grade level team meetings, projects, and initiatives leading to 8th grade continuation.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of support staff.
- Collaborated with teachers, students, and families to create equitable systems.
- Engaged in Restorative Practices with students, teachers, parents, and community members to resolve harm caused.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Overseer and coordinator of ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan. Boosted ICAP completion percentage to 96.5% . ICAP is a DPS Graduation requirement.
- Leader on MTSS team.
- Lead Attendance Team and conducted weekly attendance meetings to track and improve students attendance.
- Implemented and coordinated school spirit week, legacy squad competitions, school dances and other activities to enhance school culture.
- Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive culture of respect and collaboration.
- Facilitated staff workshops on cultural awareness and sensitivity training. Coordinated with faculty members to create culturally responsive learning environments.
- Created and maintained relationships with community organizations to foster meaningful partnerships between students, families, schools, and communities.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of support staff.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Advised students on course selection, progress toward continuation and career decisions.
- Created inclusive academic and cultural celebrations for students.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
Athletic Director
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences
Denver, CO
07.2021 - Current
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games.
- Observed general operations for safety hazards or risks and quickly implemented solutions.
- Cleaned and sanitized recreational equipment to facility standards.
- Fostered clear and proactive communication with event staff to address needs and delegate tasks.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Monitored equipment use and storage to safeguard against damage or theft.
Restorative Practice Coordinator
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
Denver, CO
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Handled all delegated tasks, including attendance phone calls for families, mediating and organizing restorative conversations, and creating classroom curriculum for various cultural events.
- Organized logistics and operations for school events, including drive up celebrations, talent show, student vs staff basketball game, and more.
- Enhanced culture by realigning procedures with changing trends in education.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Strategized and implemented methods for streamlining processes, celebrations, and different systems to support students.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Paraprofessional
R5 High School
Grand Junction, CO
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted Restorative Practices to resolve conflicts.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Built meaningful long-term relationships with various students by utilizing active listening, effective communication, and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University
05.2019
Skills
- Avid Microsoft Office and Google Chrome user
- Ability to multitask
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Efficient
- Administrative duties
- Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology-based strategies
- Behavior modification
- Classroom management
- Behavioral improvements
- IEP/504 familiarity
- Project planning and coordination
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
Activities and Honors
- Delta Eta Boule Foundation Scholarship Recipient for academics and leadership (2015 - 2020)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient (2015 - 2020)
- Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) (2017-2019)
- Bronson Memorial Leadership Scholarship Recipient (2018)
- Member of 3x Conference Championship Football team at Colorado Mesa University (2015, 2016, 2017)
References
Sequoia Austin
Cycle of Love Mindset Coaching
Phone: 202-368-2636 Email: sequoiaaustin@cycleoflovemindset.com
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David Adams
Director of Support and Wellbeing at Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone: 404-579-0164 Email: david_adams@dpsk12.net
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Stacey Brandon
Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence at Cherry Creek Schools
Phone: 720-984-7386 Email: sbrandon@cherrycreekschools.org
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Mary Ross
Director, Business Solutions Management at Spectrum Reach/Charter Communications
Phone: 720-427-5439 Email: maro1229@gmail.com
Timeline
Dean of Culture
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences
07.2021 - Current
Athletic Director
Hill Campus of Arts & Sciences
07.2021 - Current
Restorative Practice Coordinator
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
09.2020 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional
R5 High School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Colorado Mesa University
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