Educational Leadership

Executive Resume

Professional experience, education, administrative preparation, and certifications.

Executive Resume

Darlene R. Borchert

Value-driven and reflective educational leader committed to equitable, high-quality education across diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

Administrative Internship Experience

Assistant Principal Intern, Erie 1 BOCES

Performed formal observations, provided instructional feedback, supported ESY operations, standardized procedures, supervised daily arrival and dismissal, and completed administrative operations.

May–August 2025

Board Governance, Portrait of a Graduate & New Teacher Support

Analyzed governance practices, developed implementation recommendations, and created mentor and intern support tools.

2025

Professional Experience

Career & Technical Education Instructor, Erie 1 BOCES

Developed NYSED-approved Fashion Design Technology curriculum, aligned instruction across standards, supported IEP and 504 accommodations, created recruitment initiatives, established industry partnerships, and directed a district-wide student showcase.

2008–Present

Mentor, Erie 1 BOCES

Coached interns through classroom management, trained new hires on administrative systems, and supported digital instructional practice.

2021–Present

Education

2024–2026

M.Ed., University at Buffalo

Leadership Initiative for Tomorrow’s Schools (LIFTS)

2009–2011

M.S.Ed., Canisius University

Differentiated Instruction

2007–2008

Post-Baccalaureate, Buffalo State University

Career and Technical Education

1991–1993

B.S., Buffalo State University

Consumer Studies: Fashion Technology

Certifications

  • School Building Leadership
  • School District Leadership
  • Career and Technical Education: Textile and Design
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Work-Based Learning Career Development Extension
  • Work-Based Learning Career Awareness Extension
  • Heartsaver for K–12 Schools, valid through June 2028