Dese Zuberi has over 25 years of experience in education with a focus on improving student outcomes. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Science from Tuskegee University and a Master's in Education from Mercer University. Some of her accomplishments include partnering with districts to transform schools, improving student math performance, and developing innovative curriculum. Currently, she works as a School Development Coach for NewTech Network.

1. Dese Zuberi
3158 Hammarskjold
East Point, GA 30344
678-595-0576 @DeseZuberi
dzuberi@newtechnetwork.org
Educational PhilosophyTo improve each student’s academic, technological, decision-making
and social skills by providing an environment of stimulating, rigorous, and uplifting educational
opportunities that extend from traditional classroom instruction to extracurricular activities
aimed at developing students as well-rounded individuals.
Education and Certification May 1993, B.S in Management Science, Tuskegee University
June 1999, Masters of Education (Math Education), Mercer University
Awards, Grants
Mercer University
Most Exceptional Middle Grade Educator, June 1999
Stephenson Middle School
Teacher of the Year Nominee, December 2002
Founder , Enrichment Educational Services, Inc.
United Way Me’n’u Iniatiative, Recipient 2001-2003
Educational Accomplishments
 Partnered with districts and communities, across the country, to transform schools into
learning organizations and engage a network of educators in continuous improvement
that focuses on CCR outcomes, aligning the learning system and building the collective
capacity.
 A Certified pbl facilitator that served as a critical component of the implementation team
at Westwood New Tech High.
 Improved student mathematical performance through the use of manipulatives and
various teaching strategies appropriate for individual learning styles.
 Incorporated character education techniques to create a safe and responsible classroom
Environment.
 Developed an innovative curriculum used to instruct and manage individual students,
small groups, and classes of at least 30 students.
 Developed and operated an organization that offers a prevention/intervention approach
with the goal of preventing child abuse, teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, substance
abuse and educational failure through leadership and service learning.
 Educational motivator and presenter at 2002-2003 Georgia Middle School Conference.
 Sponsored a multitude of extra-curricular activities, including Chess Club, Artist Forum
and Nsaa Institute.
 Developed a Parent University program at Robichaud High School that promoted
parental engagement and bridging the gap between community and school.
Additional Experience
NewTech Network School Development Coach June 2013-Present
Westwood New Tech Certified Math Facilitator Sept/10-June/2013
Westwood Community Schools High School Math Teacher Sept/05- June/10
Atlanta PREP Math Coordinator June/98-July/01
Grubb & Ellis Real Estate Management Facilities Planner June/96- Jan/99
Zoo Atlanta Educator May/94-Dec/96

2. Publications
“ The Effects of Cultural Awareness on The Self-Esteem of Middle Grade, African-American
Students.”, January 1999
Conference Presentations
“African Centered Strategies for Excellence and Achievement”, Georgia Middle School
Conference, February 2003
References
Triscilla Weaver- Assistant Superintendent
Dekalb County Public Schools, Decatur, Georgia
Jennifer Martin- Assistant Superintendent-
Westwood Community Schools, Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Shannon Smith-Superintendent
Detroit Service Learning District, Detroit, Michigan