Dennis Schaffer
Administrator
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Principal versed in preparing annual school budgets and implementing improvements to reduce costs. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. Over 35 Years of experience in academic landscape, with expertise in Education and State Standards and District Policies.Familiar with local, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Enthusiasti 25 years resulting in expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Experienced leading faculty and staff of large elementary and middle schools. As Assistant Principal, i offered 8 years of supporting academic administration functions. I was motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators and succeeded by approval of the annual School Site Counsel Single Plan. I have mastered my personable and professional team building skill in building to consolidate and build rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
07.2009 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Assistant Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
06.1996 - 07.2009
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
11.1988 - 06.1996
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 09.1990 - 06.1992
Ca. Teaching Crendential - Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.1988 - 06.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.1983 - 06.1988
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and Modern Technology
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Modern Technology
Timeline
Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
07.2009 - Current
Assistant Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.1996 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Education Administration
California State University - Dominguez Hills
09.1990 - 06.1992
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
11.1988 - 06.1996
Ca. Teaching Crendential - Education
California State University - Los Angeles
09.1988 - 06.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California - Los Angeles
09.1983 - 06.1988
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