Mentoring Challenging Youth
Coaching Basketball
Event Planning
DENISE S COLBERT
8234 Kirk Farm Circle Windsor Mill,MD
Summary
Experienced School Administrator with 14 years of experience in improving school systems. Strong leader with history of making powerful changes to campus climate. Track record of success with student attendance and decreasing numbers in behaviors. Dependable administrator skilled at managing diverse needs in challenging, fast-paced environments. Friendly and energetic professional with remarkable communication and prioritization skills. Excellent communicator and project manager with strengths in daily operations. Able to follow through and meet deadlines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Bard High School Early College
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee the school wide incentive program (PBIS)
- Enforce the Code of Conduct with consistency and transparency
- Train staff on Restorative Practices
- Attend Leadership meetings weekly
- Coordinated project activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
Testing Coordinator
Bard Highschool Early College
08.2023 - Current
- Trained and developed new testing team members and provided continuous mentoring.
- Enhanced testing efficiency by streamlining test coordination processes and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of robust test plans, incorporating best practices for maximum effectiveness.
- Facilitated effective communication between testers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for efficient collaboration during the entire testing process.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by advocating for adoption of cutting-edge tools, techniques, and methodologies in testing coordination.
School Administrative Officer
Bard High School Early College
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Overseen the school wide incentive program (PBIS)
- Enforced the Code of Conduct with consistency and transparency
- Attended weekly Leadership meetings
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Enhanced school efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new systems.
- Boosted student enrollment by developing targeted marketing strategies and outreach efforts.
- Facilitated strong connections between parents, teachers, and students through effective communication channels and regular meetings.
- Collaborated with other administrators on district-wide initiatives promoting consistency across schools in policies or procedures.
- Developed and implemented plans to minimize misbehavior and maximize learning in school.
Dean of Residential Life
Girard College
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with the EMS Dean and High School Dean
- Supervised 36 Residential Advisors, (1) Family Engagement Coordinator, Athletic Director, (2) Assistant Deans, and (1) Administrative Assistant
- Managed the Residential Child Study Team
- Worked closely with the Student Achievement Team
- Oversee the school wide incentive program (PBIS)
- Enforced the Code of Conduct with consistency and transparency
- Conducted weekly professional developments
- Trained staff on Restorative Practices
- Chair of The SRB Committee
- Attended Leadership meetings weekly
Dean of Student
DC Prep – Edgewood Campus
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Communicate with teachers, administrators and families
- Enforce DC Prep’s student code of conduct
- Apply DC Prep’s disciplinary consequences with consistency and transparency
- Manages student suspension cycle from beginning to end, maintain Bully Data, and Administer OSSE Suspension
- Oversee the school wide incentive program, point system for scholars
- Create an enjoyable culture/ learning environment for students
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
- Meet regularly with parents and guardians to discuss scholars progress
- Create behavioral plans for scholars
- Provide discipline update during Student Support meetings
Dean of Students
Friendship Public Charter School - Armstrong Campus
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Work with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
- Created an enjoyable and interesting culture/ learning environment for students
- Adapted different behavioral methods to meet students' varying needs
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Enforced Armstrong's student code of conduct
- Manages student suspension cycle from beginning to end, maintain Bully Data, and Administer OSSE Suspension and Discipline Report
- Apply Armstrong's disciplinary consequences with consistency and transparency
- Oversee the school wide incentive program, point system for Scholars
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts
Dean of Students
EF Academy -International Boarding School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised 24 House Parents
- Approved weekly payroll for House Parents
- Appointed staff to escort students on medical appointments
- Consistently communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Monitored weekly attendance Demonstrating and articulating high expectations for student behavior and achievement
- Manages student Distance Learning, maintain Bully Data, and Discipline Report
- Apply EF's disciplinary consequences with consistency and transparency
- Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments
Dean of Students
The SEED School of Maryland
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Demonstrating and articulating high expectations for student behavior and achievement
- Working with classroom teachers and student life faculty and staff to develop positive student behaviors based on SEED's character values
- Manages student suspension cycle from beginning to end, maintain Bully Data, and Administer MSDE Suspension and Discipline Report
- Conduct mediations with students and families
- Work with the SEED's leadership team to provide student and school performance data analysis
- Apply SEED's disciplinary consequences with consistency and transparency
- Work closely with the upper-class men as their class adviser
- Oversee the school incentive program, point system for both middle and upper school and create monthly incentive calendars
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
- Provided complete meeting support including preparing materials and taking notes
- Sourced vendors for special project need and negotiated contracts
- Created reports and presentations
- Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments
Head Girls Basketball Coach
The SEED School of Maryland
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Effectively communicate with the school administrative staff
- Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in basketball
- Maintained detailed personal athletic records and updated progress after each session for each athlete served
- Worked closely with the athletics director in scheduling interscholastic contests
Student Life Counselor
The SEED School of Maryland
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Preparatory expectations that strive to make sure each student is reaching their full potential
- Addressed behavioral and learning concerns with parents and support staff
- Used constructive problem-solving techniques to resolve parent disputes
- Communicated with student's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management
Student Athletic Trainer
Morgan State University
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Created personal training programs that addressed specific injuries or health problems
- Worked with clients to improve their overall endurance, strength, flexibility and balance
- Designed customized athletic programs to meet individual fitness needs
- Maintained cleanliness of the athletic room and fitness equipment
- Developed challenging and effective workouts to meet specific athlete needs
Student Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer
Bowie State University
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Communicated with head trainer and doctors about patient needs.
- Responsible for summer football camp, athlete rehabilitation
- Injury resolutions, administrative duties, taping and all other athletes
- Prepared equipment for game day prep and travel
- Developed strong rapport with student-athletes, fostering trust and open communication regarding their health status or concerns.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Policy
American University
Washington, DC05-2025
Master of Science - Applied Behavioral Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, INBachelor of Science - Physics
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Science - Sports Management
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD05-2007
Associate of Science - General Studeies
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05-2004
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-tasking
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Task prioritization
- Deadline adherence
- Problem solving
- Crisis management
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
· Ranked number 2 for highest GPA in Sports Management major
· Planned Special Olympics Track meet
· Planned Bocce tournament for special needs participants
· Played Varsity Basketball for CCBC- Catonsville
Certification
· Relias Learning hours completed
· BACB Training and Certification in Experience and Supervision Standards
· CPR and First Aid
Interests
Timeline
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Bard High School Early College
08.2024 - Current
Testing Coordinator
Bard Highschool Early College
08.2023 - Current
School Administrative Officer
Bard High School Early College
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dean of Residential Life
Girard College
10.2021 - 08.2023
Dean of Student
DC Prep – Edgewood Campus
07.2018 - 10.2021
Dean of Students
Friendship Public Charter School - Armstrong Campus
06.2017 - 06.2018
Dean of Students
EF Academy -International Boarding School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Head Girls Basketball Coach
The SEED School of Maryland
11.2011 - 08.2015
Dean of Students
The SEED School of Maryland
08.2011 - 08.2016
Student Life Counselor
The SEED School of Maryland
08.2009 - 08.2011
Student Athletic Trainer
Morgan State University
06.2007 - 06.2008
Student Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer
Bowie State University
07.2006 - 06.2007
· Relias Learning hours completed
· BACB Training and Certification in Experience and Supervision Standards
· CPR and First Aid
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Policy
American University
Master of Science - Applied Behavioral Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Coppin State University
Associate of Science - General Studeies
The Community College of Baltimore County
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