DeWayne M. Grigsby
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a highly motivated and progress-focused Assistant Principal with a long-standing success rate as a classroom teacher and administrator. In my administrator roles, I initiated Professional Learning Committees, Campus-Wide Culture Committees and sought opportunities to include all stakeholders. I am progressive-minded and in tune with new developments in my field. I have proven to be effective and collaborative, with solid decision-making talents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Houston ISD | Daily Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Campus Testing Coordinator 2019 - Present
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- School Decision Making Committee 2019 - Present
- Appraiser 2019 - Present
- Discipline Coordinator 2020- Present
- Formative Assessment Coordinator 2020- Present
- PLC Lead 2021 - Present
- Safety Captain 2022 - Present
- Safety Patrol Led 2022- Present
TEACHER SPECIALIST
Houston ISD | Daily Elementary
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Appraiser 2019 - 2022
- Campus Testing Coordinator 2019 - Present
- Formative Assessment Coordinator 2020- Present
- Summer School Coordinator 2020 - Present
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Seguin Elementary | Houston ISD
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Fifth Grade Math 2016 - 2018
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Fourth Grade Math and Science 2015- 2016
- Young Men of Seguin Club 2016- 2018
- Title 1 Contact 2016- 2018
- Grade Level Chair 2016 - 2018
- Shared Leadership Coordinator 2016- 2018
- Math Lead 2016 -2018
- PLC Coordinator 2016-2018
MATH TEACHER
Houston ISD | Law Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- 3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher 2011-2015
- 3rd Grade Chairperson 2011- 2015
- Young Men of Law Elementary 2014 - 2015
- Testing Specialist 2013 -2015
- 5th Grade Science Teacher 2010- 2011
- 1st Grade Teacher 2009 - 2010
Skills
- Federal Compliance
- Staff Assessments
- Positive Learning Environment
- Master Class Schedule
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff Development
- Classroom Evaluations
- Team Collaboration
- Technology Integration
Certification
- EC-6 Certification
- EC - 12 Principal Certification
- EC-12 ESL Certification
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Houston ISD | Daily Elementary
08.2022 - Current
TEACHER SPECIALIST
Houston ISD | Daily Elementary
08.2019 - 01.2022
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Seguin Elementary | Houston ISD
06.2015 - 01.2019
MATH TEACHER
Houston ISD | Law Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2015