Denise Serrano
Summerville ,South Carolina
Summary
Bilingual educational leader, with proven record of success in engaging and communicating with behaviorally challenging learners. Skilled in building a stimulating, safe, and motivating learning environment. Highly effective in promoting positive school climate, community outreach, parent engagement, counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, behavior management, and team building.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Charleston County School District / Liberty Hill Academy
08.2019 - Current
- Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Crisis management and de-escalation skills
- Collect and analyze data to drive instruction and student growth
- Serve as a representative in District Constituent board hearings
- Coordinated a continum of support services including DSS, DJJ, MUSC, DMH and other community agencies.
- Coordinate and monitor Individual education plans, behavior plans and contracts
- Supervised case managment of students to ensure continuity of services from special educators, mental health and related service providers.
- Effectively improve student behavior through the development of appropriate and effective interventions, analyze referrals to ensure required supports are delivered with fidelity
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partner with Principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation environment.
- Implement school safety procedures (fire and lock down drills, emergency protocols and staff PD’s)
- Serve as LEA for Special Education IEP meetings
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs with focus on classroom climate and student engagement
Interim Assistant Principal
Consolidated School District of New Britain, CT
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the essential functions of the building in the absence of the principal
- Managed the functions of the Crisis Team, School Climate/PBIS Team, Attendance Team and Leadership Team
- Organized and facilitated workshops for parents to model important skills and address attendance
- Served as administrative designee for IEP and 504 meetings
- Analyzed and reviewed student portfolios and behavior data with grade level teams to determine effective interventions
- Facilitated professional development for all staff with emphasis on assessments, behavior management, professional/personal wellness
- Conducted grade level meetings to review student portfolios and data
School Social Worker
Consolidated School District of New Britain,CT
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented educational programs for exceptional students, as well as alternative programs for students with high truancy and issues impeding their learning
- Developed teaching intervention strategies to ensure sudents achieve academic goals
- Conducted educational programs to support parents in accessing special education and social behavioral programs and resources
- Trained and supported staff to improve the understanding of the cultural, societal, economical, and other factors that impact students’ education and behavioral tendencies
- Facilitated effective crisis interventions
- Supported students in learning strong social skills, as well as strategies for conflict resolution and anger management
- Counseled students with personal and psychological issues impacting their performance, behavior, and socialization in school.
- Provided counseling sessions, treatment plans, and workshops to support social emotional wellbeing.
- Supervised and mentored 15+ undergraduate/graduate social work interns
Education
Educational Leadership -
Southern Connecticut State University
Masters of Social Work -
University of Connecticut
B.A. Social Work -
Central Connecticut State University
Skills
- Effective communicator trained in cultural sensitivity
- Bilingual translator for Charleston County Public Schools
- Effective practices in crisis intervention, behavior management and restorative practice
- Trained in trauma informed principles
- Skilled in relationship and team building
- Building strong relationships with scholars and families
Certification
Tier I Elementary/Secondary Principal - South Carolina Professional Certificate 2019
Licensed Master Social Worker, State of South Carolina 2019
Read to Succeed (R2S) 2022
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Charleston County School District / Liberty Hill Academy
08.2019 - Current
Interim Assistant Principal
Consolidated School District of New Britain, CT
01.2018 - 01.2019
School Social Worker
Consolidated School District of New Britain,CT
01.2006 - 01.2018
Educational Leadership -
Southern Connecticut State University
Masters of Social Work -
University of Connecticut
B.A. Social Work -
Central Connecticut State University
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