Darin J. Walters
Grand Forks,USA
Summary
A dedicated and strategic Educational Leader with over fourteen years of experience in secondary administration and ten years secondary classroom experience. Proven track record in elevating academic standards, implementing restorative justice practices, and spearheading professional development. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers both faculty and students to achieve excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal
Red River High School
01.2018 - Current
- Oversees student discipline, attendance and academic progress
- Collaborates with students, parents, and staff to develop academic and behavior plans for student success
- Organizes schedules and facilitate school wide testing sessions for ACT, ASVAB and NDA+
- Hires, supervises and evaluates certified and classified staff
- Assists in development of master schedule
- Coordinates small group orientation sessions for all students at the beginning of school year
- Serves on RRHS Guiding Coalition
- Serves on RRHS MTSS Team, CAPS, COAP
- Serves of GFPS Demographic Task Force
- Serves on GFPS Calendar Committee
- Serves on District Title IX Committee
- Leads Crucial Conversations training sessions for all district administrators
Associate Principal/Activities Director
Valley Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Supervised and evaluated approximately thirty members of certified staff
- Facilitated hiring and evaluation of classified staff
- Facilitated hiring and evaluation of athletic coaches and supervisors
- Managed rental agreements and athletics/activities budgets
- Oversaw Royal Pride Committee, PBIS Program and Bullying Prevention Program
- Served as the head of the Valley Middle School Sources of Strength Program
- Served as GFPS Secondary Health Chairperson and GFPS Secondary Science Co-Chairperson
- Served on various committees including the GFPS MTSS Committee and GFPS District Educational Enhancement Team
Classroom Teacher/Assistant Football Coach
Central High School
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Taught Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry
- Served on various committees including the Freshman Academic Team, Academic Integrity Committee, NDSA Science Committee, RTI Committee, NCA Literacy Committee, Data Leadership Team and District Mentor Committee
- Served as a cooperating teacher for student teacher and field experience students
- Served as varsity football Offensive Coordinator, Position Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
University of North Dakota
01-2019
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
University of North Dakota
01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Composite Science
Valley City State University
01-2002
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations management
- Innovation and creativity
- Product management
- Organizational leadership
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional leadership
Certification
- North Dakota Educators Professional Certificate #
- Secondary Principal’s Credential #
Timeline
Associate Principal
Red River High School
01.2018 - Current
Associate Principal/Activities Director
Valley Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Classroom Teacher/Assistant Football Coach
Central High School
01.2002 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Composite Science
Valley City State University
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
University of North Dakota
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Administration
University of North Dakota