Duane Grimes
Mansfield,Tx
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Crowley ISD, excelling in data analysis and project management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced student performance and campus culture, while mentoring future leaders. Expert in behavior management and testing coordination, driving significant improvements in academic outcomes and school-wide systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Crowley ISD
Crowley, Texas
01.2013 - Current
- Instructional Leader for SPED, Science, and Social Studies Departments
- Organized & facilitated PLC in collaboration with TDSI for data analysis & long-range planning, resulting in improved Benchmark and STAAR scores
- SEL & PBIS administrator responsible creating & implementing school-wide systems resulting in a reduction of ODRs and an amelioration of campus culture
- Testing Coordinator for TELPAS testing resulting in 100% participation
- Collaborated in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, progress monitoring, & instructional strategies
- Mentor and developed teachers who would later become assistant principal & intern
- Implemented SEL & PBIS token rewards system; resulting in reduced ODRs & improved & school culture
- Developed after-school dismissal protocol resulting in reduced altercations
- Created duty assignments for staff which established safe & civil environment
Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Taught secondary levels as inclusion & resource educator
- Performed administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, halls, cafeteria monitoring, as well as bus dismissal procedures
- Successfully designed and implemented students IEP resulting in 95% satisfactory progress as demonstrated on state-wide assessments
Department Head and Liaison
Dallas ISD
Dallas, Texas
01.2004 - 01.2012
- SPED Department Chair; collaborated with counselors, administration, & teachers analyzing data resulting in 80% - 100% passing (Recognized)
- Coached & developed staff on achieving campus goals
- Implemented State-wide testing accommodations for SPED
- Monitored & evaluated staff on instruction delivery resulting in progressive student scores on assignments
Cargo Specialist 88H
US Army
Fort Eustis, Virginia
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Managed & trained soldiers to operate military fitness and landscaping facilities
- Loaded & unloaded supplies & materials using equipment such as forklifts and cranes, as well as plan and organized loading schedules
- Created, managed, and implemented operations tasks plan, using software for landscape beautification on Fort Eustis military installation
- Responsible for the transfer of passengers & cargo equipment; from air, land, & water
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2019
Principal Certification -
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2013
Master of Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. - AACSB
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2007
Graduate course work - special education
Old Dominion University
01.2003
Bachelor of Art - Psychology
Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus)
01.2000
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Instructional leadership
- School improvement
- Behavior management
- Testing coordination
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- Dean's List
- Army Letter of Commendation (09/11)
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- U.S. ARMY Letter of Commendation
Timeline
Administrator
Crowley ISD
01.2013 - Current
Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
01.2012 - 01.2013
Department Head and Liaison
Dallas ISD
01.2004 - 01.2012
Cargo Specialist 88H
US Army
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Principal Certification -
University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Healthcare Administration, M.H.A. - AACSB
University of Texas at Arlington
Graduate course work - special education
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Art - Psychology
Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus)
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