Dr. Debbra DeMarco
Orange,CA
Summary
EDUCATIONAL LEADER Accomplished educational leader with expertise in curriculum development, teacher training and program management. Highly capable of overseeing large-scale projects, staff responsibilities and daily operational activities with ease. Instinctive and efficient organizer with significant experience of working in fast-paced and academic environments. Effective communicator with expertise in directing cross-functional initiatives, driving and implementing process improvement. Proactive individual with a proven track record of working collaboratively to meet demanding deadlines and achieve business goals. Mentoring | Teacher Training | Classroom Teaching | Program Management | Budget Management Data Analysis | Fundraising | Grant Submissions | Curriculum Planning | Process Improvement
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer School Principal & Intervention Specialist
NMUSD
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Developed the summer-school intervention program curriculum; provided 42,000+ hours of instruction to 902 students at 13 elementary schools covering topics including phonemic awareness, letter recognition vocabulary development, decoding strategies and writing; program implemented across surrounding school districts.
- Created a reading program encouraging students to read ten books during summer and take the reading counts program test; achieved 93% pass average amongst 200 participants.
- Analyzed data to review students' performance and develop strategies for teachers to improve learning methods; achieved increase from 7 to 9/10 Academic Performance Index (API) over five years.
- Prepared the ELA component of a five-year delivery plan; achieved 25% increase in test scores.
Mathematics Demonstration Coordinator
NMUSD
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Used data, diagrams and visual aids to improve students' understanding of mathematics and process of solution.
- Provided training and program implementation to over 200 teachers.
Classroom Teacher/Mentor/BTSA Support Provider
NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2000 - 06.2017
- Created and delivered level lesson plans for up to 35 students (grades 3-5) for subjects including English Language & Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Nutrition & Health and Physical Education.
- Manage Individualized Education Program (IEP) including staff supervision, information sessions for parents and classroom performance reporting.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
EL Cite Coordinator
NMUSD
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with classroom teachers regarding best practices and methods for increasing student academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Developing and implementing recognition programs for students who show growth in socio-linguistics by monitoring progress and making critical decisions to promote success in diverse populations.
- Provided the ability to use my interpersonal skills to draw together the stakeholders and support a unified relation to achieve student focused goals.
- Establish progress monitoring programs for all students performing below the 30th percentile.
Beginning Teacher Support Provider
NMUSD
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Mentored over 30 student teachers to develop lesson plans and provided instructional practice to achieve teaching positions across numerous school districts.
CTE Teacher
OUSD
Orange, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Taught specialized subject matter and motivated 150+ students to achieve maximum potential.
- Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
- Selected and requisitioned books and instructional materials.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
ONTARIO MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
, CA
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Led parent-teacher conferences to develop educational goals for students.
- Maintained attractive, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on ongoing basis.
- Provided daily written feedback to parents regarding social and intellectual development of child.
Teacher Coach
LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Long Beach, CA
01.1987 - 01.1996
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Ed.D - Educational Administration
Doctor of Education | Educational Leadership | University of Southern California
USC12.2004
Master of Arts Education - Educational Administration
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA01.1999
Clear Credential CTE - Career And Technical Education
Orange County Department of Education
Orange County04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University, University of Southern California
08.1995
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Non Profit Fundraising
- AVID Certified
- Instruction design
- PBIS Certified
- Program implementation
- Staff supervision
- Test Preparation
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Performance evaluation
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Additional Information
- KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS , Awarded Teacher of the Year, 2001 (Newport-Mesa Unified School District) Achieved $150K+ in fundraising, sponsorship and grants including computers, printers, SMART board and applications, physical education equipment and classroom novel sets
Work Availability
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Timeline
CTE Teacher
OUSD
08.2021 - Current
EL Cite Coordinator
NMUSD
08.2007 - 06.2010
Summer School Principal & Intervention Specialist
NMUSD
01.2001 - 01.2004
Mathematics Demonstration Coordinator
NMUSD
01.2001 - 01.2011
Beginning Teacher Support Provider
NMUSD
01.2001 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher/Mentor/BTSA Support Provider
NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2000 - 06.2017
ONTARIO MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.1996 - 01.2000
Teacher Coach
LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.1987 - 01.1996
Ed.D - Educational Administration
Doctor of Education | Educational Leadership | University of Southern California
Master of Arts Education - Educational Administration
Claremont Graduate University
Clear Credential CTE - Career And Technical Education
Orange County Department of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University, University of Southern California
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