Dementred Young
Bridgeport
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Bridgeport Public Schools, enhancing instructional leadership and fostering community engagement. Excelled in crisis intervention and professional development, supervising over 50 social workers and significantly improving district-wide educational outcomes. Skilled in verbal communication and parent engagement, driving positive change and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Principal
Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport
03.2025 - Current
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Worked closely with guidance counselors to develop individualized learning plans tailored to meet each student's needs.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
Director of School Social Work Services
Bridgeport Public Schools
Bridgeport
10.2012 - 08.2023
- Supervised over 50 social workers across the district.
- Provide professional development and supervision services to social workers.
- Supervised the Family Resource Centers across the district.
- Supervised the district crisis intervention team.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Established performance metrics and evaluated staff to promote continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the district.
- Served as District Climate Officer.
Education
Ph.D. -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06-2023
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Bronx, NY06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT06-1997
High School Diploma -
Central High School (Magnet)
Bridgeport, CT06-1993
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional leadership
- Community engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Professional development
- Parent engagement
Certification
- Doctorate in Traumatology concentration in Urban Trauma
Timeline
Interim Principal
Bridgeport Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
Director of School Social Work Services
Bridgeport Public Schools
10.2012 - 08.2023
Ph.D. -
Liberty University
Master of Science - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Sacred Heart University
High School Diploma -
Central High School (Magnet)
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