E. Denise Davis
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educational professional with over 20 years of experience in the San Francisco Unified School District. Proven track record of fostering strong relationships between schools, families, and the broader community. Expertise in parent engagement, student attendance intervention, and serving as a trusted liaison between families and school staff. Passionate about student success, equity in education, and community empowerment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Recovery Specialist
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
05.2020 - Current
- Lead student support services for credit recovery and graduation tracking.
- Assist students in course registration and academic planning.
- Serve as a mentor and advocate for student success.
- Communicate regularly with teachers and families to coordinate student support plans.
Child Welfare and Attendance Liaison (CWAL)
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
02.2017 - Current
- Lead wellness and equity-focused workshops and trainings for families and school staff to strengthen student engagement and build community trust.
- Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and attendance clerks to design and implement strategic intervention plans that promote student attendance and academic success.
- Serve as a key liaison between families, community organizations, and school personnel across systems.
- Monitor and analyze attendance data using BASIS Truancy Module and SIS Synergy.
- Conduct home visits to support student attendance and well-being.
- Participate in and contribute to Student Assistance Program (SAP), Student Attendance Review Team (SART), and School Attendance Review Board (SARB) meetings.
- Prepare detailed case reports and documentation, offering recommendations and ongoing case management.
- Coordinate with city agencies and community-based organizations to ensure wraparound services.
- Advise cohort assistant superintendents, site leaders, and attendance teams on effective attendance improvement strategies.
- Provide targeted case management for high-risk students and act as a catalyst for school-site systems change aligned with SFUSD’s Vision.
Violence Interrupter
Young Community Developers
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Identify and intervene in conflicts involving students before they escalate to violence.
- Provide real-time crisis de-escalation support during and after incidents.
- Mediate disputes between students, or between students and other individuals, using restorative and trauma-informed practices.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.
- Collect and relay non-confidential information that can inform safety planning and targeted interventions.
Elementary Student Advisor
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
08.2004 - 02.2017
- Collaborate with Stakeholders by attending meetings, communicating regularly, and sharing information.
- Help students develop skills and strategies; like time management, study habits, problem-solving, and identify their strengths and interests.
- Provide crisis intervention by responding to emergencies and connecting students with necessary resources.
- Organize and lead workshops or seminars on topics like social-emotional learning, academic success, or career exploration.
- Refer students and families to outside agencies or support systems for specialized services. They may also track student progress, monitor interventions, and make adjustments as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
San Francisco, CASkills
- Parent & Family Engagement
- Student Attendance & Truancy Prevention
- Community Partnership Development
- Culturally Responsive Communication
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Resource Navigation & Family Advocacy
- Program Coordination & Event Planning
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Violence Interrupter
Young Community Developers
06.2023 - 08.2024
Credit Recovery Specialist
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
05.2020 - Current
Child Welfare and Attendance Liaison (CWAL)
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
02.2017 - Current
Elementary Student Advisor
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
08.2004 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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