Denise Smith
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Educational leader specializing in student support data analysis and strategic planning, driving evidence-based decisions to improve student outcomes through policy development and stakeholder communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Buffalo United Charter School
Buffalo, New York
07.2022 - Current
- Managed disciplinary processes to support fair, consistent student conduct decisions.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Worked with teachers to address behavior issues and academic concerns.
- Provided counseling support for academic, personal, and social student needs.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Analyzed student engagement data to identify trends and developed targeted strategies for improvement.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
- Managed multi-language learning department while supporting NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments.
- Coached teachers grade 3-5 to improve academic data
Teacher
Buffalo United Charter School
Buffalo, New York
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, enhancing individual learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop integrated curriculum and instructional strategies, fostering interdisciplinary learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Established and enforced classroom rules and procedures to effectively manage student behavior and promote a positive learning environment.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and school events.
5th Grade Teacher
St. Peter RC School
Lewiston, NY
09.2014 - 10.2021
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and critical thinking.
- Taught Spanish to Pre-K through 8th grade students.
- Co-directed school musical productions.
- Coordinated textbook ordering and inventory management to ensure classroom resources were readily available.
- Managed transportation logistics for school activities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY05-2024
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY12-1998
Post Masters in Literacy K-12 - Literacy
Medaille College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Disciplinary processes
- Policy development
- Data analysis
- Curriculum design
- Multilanguage support
- Student counseling
- Performance evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
Dean of Students
Buffalo United Charter School
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Buffalo United Charter School
10.2021 - 07.2022
5th Grade Teacher
St. Peter RC School
09.2014 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
SUNY Buffalo State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Medaille College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
SUNY Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
SUNY Cortland
Post Masters in Literacy K-12 - Literacy
Medaille College