Diana Jordan DeVito
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Highly talented and accomplished educator coupled with outstanding ability to blend innovative and traditional methods through instructional leadership to produce a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Demonstrate keen expertise in developing and implementing appropriate Common Core Curriculum and academic programs, teacher effectiveness, setting educational standards, as well as establishing policies and procedures to promote individuality, student growth, and positive reinforcement. Excel at directing and motivating teachers and other staff to facilitate improvement plans. Accustomed to working with people of diverse cultures and organizational backgrounds and establishing an intuitive connection with a wide range of students to reach their learning goals. Extremely effective in a globally competitive, fast-paced environment.
Experienced with behavioral assessment, intervention, and counseling techniques. Utilizes evidence-based strategies to promote positive behavioral changes. Knowledge of fostering supportive environments that encourage personal and emotional growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Counselor
Day Nursery Association
Scranton, PA
01.2017 - 01.2021
Behavior counselor
NHS Human Services
Honesdale, PA
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked with teachers, administrators and family members of at-risk children
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans
- Provided counseling to all involved constituents
Supervisor after. School child care
SCOPE
Syosset, NY
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsibilities
- Directs and oversees all staff and activities at the program site including but not limited to the supervision of children (K-5), supervision and evaluation of program staff, payroll reporting, communication with parents, record keeping, ordering and inventory maintenance, and staff training and development.
Principal
New York City Department of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Masterfully led initiatives such as change structures to align with Quality Review rubric: cabinet and School Leadership Team meetings which focus on data and rigorous curriculum aligned to CCSS using DOE Milestones
- Spearheaded inquiry teams to develop their competencies and research-based instructional modifications
- Significantly reduced suspensions and incidents; increased time and task; and increased attendance through full implementation of Positive Behavior Support Framework
Network Support Specialist
New York City Department of Education
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conceptualized high-quality differentiated professional development plans that align with school goals
- Render high-level of assistance to the principals in driving forward the collaborative inquiry initiative with a focus on the Common Core State Standards
- Plan and coordinate monthly meetings with building specialists
- Visit teams to assess curriculum mapping process and conduct classroom visits to ensure implementation
- Create diverse professional development plans for individual teachers and teacher teams
- Supported principals in data analysis, quality review alignment, and teacher assessment
- Aided the assistant principals and inquiry specialists, resulting in high levels of student learning and achievement
Director of Intervention
K - 12 schools
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Worked collaboratively with principals in developing and implementing comprehensive intervention programs for K - 12 schools
- Significantly reduced number of students scoring at level 1 & 2 on both math and ELA
- Closely monitored the intervention programs of 125 schools: elementary, middle, and high schools
Guidance Counselor
New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Presided over:
- Articulation, mediations, suspensions
- Academic Intervention Service
- Grant writing
- Budgeting
- Lunch forms
- Professional development
- Guidance representative on School Leadership Team
- Restructuring committee
- Comprehensive Education Planning committee
- Pupil Personnel Team
- Parent workshops on adolescent learning and development
- Scheduling
- Gang mediations
- Mandated Counseling
Teacher of At-Risk Students
I.S 292/218
Brooklyn, NY
01.1983 - 01.2002
- Instructed four major subjects to identified at-risk student populations
- Utilized Response to Intervention model; assessed diverse student needs; provided tier 1 and tier 2 interventions
- Differentiated instruction using cooperative learning, Socratic dialog, multiple intelligences, and emotional intelligence in a brain-based classroom
Grade 5 Teacher
Resurrection School
Brooklyn, NY
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and explore
Education
Master of Science -
Master of Science - School Leadership
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY01.2002
Master of Arts - School Counseling
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY01-2006
Master of Arts - Experimental Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn NY06-1990
Skills
- Learning Goals and Objective Evaluation
- Curriculum Mapping and Course Design
- Student Progress Testing and Evaluation
- Student Advocate and Motivation
- Program Implementation and Development
- Project Management and Operations
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Budget Control and Financial Projections
- Outstanding Student and Community Relations
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Differentiation of Instruction
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication
- Teacher Effectiveness
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Self-awareness
- Multicultural competence
- Child development
- Empathy development
Certification
NYS, DOE - Permanent School Leader
NYS, DOE Permanent Teacher N-6
NYS DOE School Counselor
FL DOE Teacher N-6
Additional Information
Highly talented and accomplished educator coupled with outstanding ability to blend innovative and traditional methods through instructional leadership to produce a solid foundation for lifelong learning., Learning Goals and Objective Evaluation, Curriculum Mapping and Course Design, Student Progress Testing and Evaluation, Student Advocate and Motivation, Program Implementation and Development, Project Management and Operations, Time Management and Prioritization, Leadership, Training, and Team Building, Budget Control and Financial Projections, Outstanding Student and Community Relations, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Differentiation of Instruction, Articulate Oral and Written Communication, Teacher Effectiveness
Timeline
Behavior Counselor
Day Nursery Association
01.2017 - 01.2021
Behavior counselor
NHS Human Services
10.2015 - 04.2016
Supervisor after. School child care
SCOPE
09.2014 - 01.2015
Principal
New York City Department of Education
01.2011 - 01.2013
Network Support Specialist
New York City Department of Education
01.2008 - 01.2010
Director of Intervention
K - 12 schools
01.2006 - 01.2008
Guidance Counselor
New York City Department of Education
01.2002 - 01.2006
Teacher of At-Risk Students
I.S 292/218
01.1983 - 01.2002
Grade 5 Teacher
Resurrection School
01.1981 - 01.1983
Master of Science -
Master of Science - School Leadership
Touro College
Master of Arts - School Counseling
CUNY Brooklyn College
Master of Arts - Experimental Psychology
CUNY Brooklyn, NY