Darline Jerez
Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Strategic educational leader with 14 years of district and school-based leadership experience in instructional support, school improvement, and organizational development. Leads cross-functional teams, develops educator capacity, and analyzes data to enhance decision-making and student outcomes. Skilled in coaching leaders, facilitating professional learning, and managing complex projects to foster academic and whole-child success.
Overview
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Work History
Student Services Manager
New York City Public Schools
New York, New York
02.2025 - Current
- Provide district-wide leadership and crisis response support across 45 middle and high schools to foster safe, inclusive learning environments.
- Partner with the Superintendent, school leaders, and cross-functional district teams to align student support services, instructional priorities, and school improvement efforts with district goals and central initiatives.
- Lead preventative systems and initiatives through MTSS, SEL, restorative practices, attendance supports, and student wellness programming.
- Analyze OORS, climate, and safety data to identify trends and implement targeted interventions related to climate/culture, child welfare, and crisis prevention.
- Design and facilitate professional learning for early career principals, assistant principals, counselors, social workers, and crisis team members on district instructional priorities, crisis prevention and response, compliance, student wellness, and school climate initiatives.
- Expanded grant-funded opportunities and community partnerships to enhance student achievement, promote mental health, and increase family engagement through improved central office resource allocation.
District Social Worker
New York City Public Schools
The Bronx, New York
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Expanded community partnerships and resources, increasing access to mental health, social-emotional, and family support services across schools.
- Supported the implementation of district initiatives, including Restorative Justice, My Brother's Keeper/My Sister's Keeper, and Social Emotional Academic Development (SEAD), to foster equitable and inclusive learning environments.
- Collaborated with district and school leadership to monitor school assessments, enhancing safety and cultural climate action plans.
- Partnered with elementary and middle school leaders to strengthen school climate and student wellness, improving preventative support systems that promote academic success.
- Facilitated professional learning and coaching for counselors, social workers, and school leaders to strengthen Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports for students.
- Developed staff wellness and adult SEL initiatives that fostered collaboration and improved educator well-being and school culture.
Borough/Citywide (BCO) Social Worker
New York City Schools
The Bronx, New York
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Partnered with school leaders to implement mental health and family engagement initiatives, strengthening community support and improving student outcomes.
- Consulted on prevention, intervention, and crisis response practices to ensure safe learning environments.
- Designed workshops for educators, families, and community stakeholders on student well-being and engagement, fostering collaboration and awareness.
- Delivered clinical supervision and mentorship to social work interns, promoting ethical practice and professional development.
Community Health Program Liaison
Englewood Health Hospital
Englewood, New Jersey
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed and evaluated 10+ community and school initiatives, enhancing family engagement and increasing stakeholder awareness.
- Oversaw implementation of grant-funded programs with a focus on budget management and compliance performance monitoring.
- Coordinated multi-agency collaborations to address social, economic, and community needs through sustainable programming solutions.
- Leveraged data and program outcomes to drive continuous improvement in service delivery for children and families.
School Social Worker Roles
Harlem Children’s Zone & Bergen County Special Ser
09.2014 - 02.2020
- Provided academic, college, career, and social-emotional counseling to high school students, addressing learning barriers and fostering postsecondary readiness.
- Delivered individualized counseling and IEP-aligned social-emotional support for pre-K to grade 8 students, enhancing engagement and growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, families, community partners to implement comprehensive support plans, enhancing student well-being across diverse populations.
- Supported school-wide initiatives to promote student wellness, improve attendance, address behavior issues, and engage families, strengthening overall school culture.
- Oversaw program operations as site leader designee, ensuring continuity of services across four school locations during absence of team director.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
New York, NYMaster of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families
Silberman School of Social Work
New York, NYAdvanced Certificate - School Building Leader -
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NYAdvanced Certificate- School District Leader -
Russell Sage College
Troy, NYSkills
Multi-tiered systems of support
Student support leadership
Crisis management
Crisis prevention and response
School climate and culture
School improvement planning
Professional learning design
Data analysis
Strategic planning
Leadership development
Clinical Skills
Community partnerships
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Field Instructor Award from Adelphi University
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Affiliations
- Guest Lecturer- Higher Education
Administrative Internship
Participated in leadership and school improvement teams, conducted pre-observation conferences, classroom observations, and post-observation feedback cycles to support instructional growth, and collaborated with staff and families to strengthen school-community partnerships. Developed experience in student safety, incident management, and school operations while contributing to a positive and productive learning environment.
Timeline
Student Services Manager
New York City Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
District Social Worker
New York City Public Schools
08.2022 - 02.2025
Borough/Citywide (BCO) Social Worker
New York City Schools
11.2021 - 08.2022
Community Health Program Liaison
Englewood Health Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2021
School Social Worker Roles
Harlem Children’s Zone & Bergen County Special Ser
09.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hunter College
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families
Silberman School of Social Work
Advanced Certificate - School Building Leader -
The College of Saint Rose
Advanced Certificate- School District Leader -
Russell Sage College