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 Director of Development and Community Relations EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, Detroit, MI Wayne County Community College Facilitator: Facilitates parenting education groups Coordinates parent involvement activities DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Detroit, MI A Para-Professional/Teacher Portfolio Assessment Program 2005 2006 2012 Present

2006 2012

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 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 Teacher: Taught first grade Coordinator for Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

1976 - 1977

1975

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Doctor of Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Educational Specialist, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Masters of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Bachelor of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Associate of Arts, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2006 1999 1975 1973 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