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Staci Porter-Bentley

Aurora,CO

Summary

Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family and Constiuency Services

Denver Public Schools
02.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Assistant Principal

Denver Public Schools
06.1996 - 10.2021
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.

Dean of Students/Behavior and Academic Specialist

Denver Public Schools
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
  • Assessed students with special needs and referred to appropriate services.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
  • Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
  • Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
  • Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
  • Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.

Teacher

Denver Public Schools
08.1992 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Intentionally focused on addressing equity, diverse intelligence, equal access differentiation.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

District Intervention Director

Adams 12 Five Star School District
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Made decisions with broad and positive impact on security management operations.
  • Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Monitored internal controls to protect client facilities and assets.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.


Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

University of Phoenix
Denver, CO
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts -

Regis University
Denver, CO
05.1991

Skills

  • Referral Coordination
  • Family Needs Assessments
  • Case Records Management
  • Emotional Development
  • Community Integration
  • Juvenile Probation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Legal Standards
  • Educational Strategies
  • Leading Meetings
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Home Visits
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Case Recordkeeping
  • Family and Individual Counseling
  • Interviewing Individuals
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Team Meetings
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Legal Processes
  • Security Measures
  • Public Relations
  • Counsel Parents
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Safety/Success Plans
  • Mediation Arbitration
  • Behavior Support
  • Data Collection and Entry

Certification

  • Licensed Teachers-6 (Secondary Endorsement in language Arts and Social Studies
  • Licensed Administrator K-12

Timeline

Family and Constiuency Services

Denver Public Schools
02.2021 - 07.2023

Dean of Students/Behavior and Academic Specialist

Denver Public Schools
10.2020 - 07.2021

District Intervention Director

Adams 12 Five Star School District
07.2017 - 07.2019

Assistant Principal

Denver Public Schools
06.1996 - 10.2021

Teacher

Denver Public Schools
08.1992 - 10.2020

Master of Arts - Education Administration

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts -

Regis University

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