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Work History
Education
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Denese Farkas

Valley Stream,NY

Summary

Committed administrative leader known for expertise in professional learning, data driven decision making and advocacy of inclusive, diverse student experiences. A collaborative leadership approach engages key stakeholders to meet district goals implemented through successful, consistent and systematic strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

High School For Service And Learning
08.2019 - Current
  • Redesigned schools systemic approach of progress monitoring resulting in increased school wide data in graduation rates, year to date attendance, credit accumulation and college course matriculation
  • Implemented normed cross curricular instructional practices aligned to culturally responsive pedagogy resulting in increased Danielson ratings in 1A, 1E and 3C
  • Developed culture of collegial collaboration through teacher inter-visitation, inquiry data cycles, and planning of vertical alignment based on findings
  • Designed robust college and career exploration program tailored to postsecondary enrollment, employment or enlistment
  • Created tiered approach of monitoring student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.

Assistant Principal

High School for Service and Learning
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Designed toolkit of literacy based strategies around close reading, creating higher order thinking questions and making evidence based claims resulting in gains on overall regents and advanced placement data
  • Drafted professional development calendar to provide differentiated learning opportunities around teacher supports
  • Turn keyed school wide instructional initiatives of embedding Universal Design for Learning and Literacy Anchors to department teams that have increased teacher ratings in 3C on Danielson rubric
  • Established model classroom that served as teacher lab for best practices increasing inter-visitation

English Teacher

High School For Service And Learning
12.2008 - 06.2016
  • Performed as lead teacher providing targeted support for teachers based on individual goals during classroom visits resulting in growth in areas of 1E and 3C on Danielson rubric
  • Mentored three first year teachers through co-planning sessions that strengthened their teaching practices in designing coherent instruction
  • Facilitated weekly department and cohort meetings to ensure alignment in interdisciplinary action plans
  • Participated in inquiry based data cycles focusing on skill deficits and learning targets

Education

School District Leader -

Bank Street School of Education, 2019

School Building Leader -

Baruch College, 2017

Master of Arts - English Education

Brooklyn College, 2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Binghamton University, 2008

Certification

School District Leadership

School Building Leadership

Professional Certificate English 7-12

Accomplishments


  • Award recipient for Teacher Excellence issued by the Association of Black Educators in New York
  • Award recipient for Educational Leadership issued by Senator Kevin Parker
  • Grant recipient of $82,000 NYC Chancellor David Banks Modern Youth Apprenticeship program

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Principal

High School For Service And Learning
08.2019 - Current

Assistant Principal

High School for Service and Learning
08.2017 - 08.2019

English Teacher

High School For Service And Learning
12.2008 - 06.2016

School District Leader -

Bank Street School of Education, 2019

School Building Leader -

Baruch College, 2017

Master of Arts - English Education

Brooklyn College, 2012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Binghamton University, 2008

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