zora smith denson - resume nov2013
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DR. ZORA SMITH DENSON (586) 791-1450 • (313) 401-2585 • dr.zsd@hotmail.com
34442 Jefferson, B20 • Harrison Township, Michigan 48045
CAREER SUMMARY
Innovative dedicated educator with superior work ethics. Experienced in working with diverse learning communities and learning styles. Recognized as a well organized professional with an excellent track record in utilizing leadership and administrative skills. Outcome oriented. Key strengths include:
Planning and organization abilities
Community Connector
Leadership
Teaching/Training
Team Player
CAREER HISTORY
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Detroit, MI 2012 – Present
Director of Development and Community Relations
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, Detroit, MI Wayne County Community College 2006 – 2012
Facilitator:
Facilitates parenting education groups
Coordinates parent involvement activities
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Detroit, MI A Para-Professional/Teacher Portfolio Assessment Program 2005 – 2006
Qualified Coach for NCLB (No Child Left Behind):
Played a major role in successfully developing materials and criteria to meet the federal guidelines of NCLB.
Directed, facilitated, and coached teachers and para-professionals in the developmental process of instructional portfolios.
Facilitated sessions for district wide teacher certification through the University of Pacific
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Detroit, MI 1998-2003
Administrative Staff Coordinator/Director:
Played a major role in the strategic planning for district growth and reorganization.
Developed and implemented a male mentoring program through the National Athletic Program (Detroit Pistons).
Coordinated and developed programs for Title 1 Federal projects.
Organized community relations team and tutoring programs in collaboration with parents
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Detroit, MI 1978-1998
Administrative Intern, Macomb Elementary School:
Coordinated parent conferences
Participated in a district wide student improvement plan to increase student achievement.
Developed several community partnerships that enhanced reading and math skills Teacher, Elementary and High School:
Taught K-8, all subjects and adult education.
Developed, designed and implemented a remedial alternative lab within a local school.
Mentor for new teachers
Facilitated the early intervention program at the local school level
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WAYNE COUNTY PRESCRIPTIVE LEARNING CENTER, Detroit, MI 1976 - 1977
Director:
Collaboratively developed a state recognized K-5 literacy program
Wrote a proposal for a specific grant to expand an early education program
Conducted professional growth and development seminars
Supervised 60 educators
Hired and trained faculty
Developed partnerships with public school districts
ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Rock Hill, SC 1975
Teacher:
Taught first grade
Coordinator for Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Doctor of Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2006
Educational Specialist, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 1999
Masters of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1975
Bachelor of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1973
Associate of Arts, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1972
CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Administrative Certification
Elementary Endorsement – Educational Leadership
Michigan Continuing Teacher Certificate
Endorsements (K-9 all subjects, Early Childhood Specialist)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS Board Member, Heartline, Inc.
Member, Metropolitan Reading Council
Member, Phi Delta Kappa
Member, National Society for the Study of Education
Member, Metropolitan Detroit Alliance of Black School Educators
Member, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Faith-Based initiatives – local and state
Social Action Director, Yorkshire Woods Community
AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Citizen Achievement Award, City of Detroit
Spirit of Detroit Award, Mayor Kwame Kilpratrick
State Resolution for Educational Achievement, Governor Jennifer Granholm
Teacher of the Year
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