MaShundra Gray

Student success advocate, leader, facilitator, mentor, manager, and mediator with a passion for the development and implementation of systems and practices that inspire students to achieve success. A skilled leader in education with a 18-year track record of managing and developing effective teams, organizational leadership, marketing, recruiting, diversity outreach and retention, college and career counseling, student success, data analysis, program planning and development and community outreach. Creative, flexible, relatable, and experienced in working with, community members, board members, senior-level management, students, and faculty. A proven reputation for helping institutions build strong and effective relationships with their constituents. Professional highlights include: Commitment to developing partnerships between student affairs and academic affairs. Commitment to creating opportunities for collaboration between staff, faculty, and students. Commitment to cultivating an educational environment for student success for all students. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars, and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes, and customer service best practices. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• TEXAS TEACHERS CERTIFIED: EC-12 Principal as Instructional Leader (Pending)
• EC-12 School Counselor
• EC-12 Dance Instructor

• Duncanville ISD, 6A High School Counseling Coordinator/Lead Counselor, 2022, Present, Secondary Counseling Coordinator, Academic Advisor, College Career Military Readiness Advisor, At-Risk Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, Dual Credit Coordinator/Consultant, Campus District Assessment Coordinator, Counseling Program Coordinator
• REDHOUSE Virtual Education, Online Learning, Program Director Higher Education - HBCU/High Education Network, 2020, 2022, Initiating and setting goals for online virtual STEM programs according to the strategic objectives of the REDHOUSE organization and higher education institutions., Responsible for the recruitment, development, retention of higher education institutions., Supports the professional development of individual multi-stakeholders within the program organization., Recruit and review prospective higher education institutions; develop additional curriculum as needed, advise and mentor Chairpersons, Deans, and other multi- stakeholders., Works with higher education institutions to create a long-range plan for their program., Provides advice and guidance to multi-stakeholders in all areas of their virtual program development within their higher education institution.
• Irving Independent School District, Irving ISD, Texas, Secondary Counselor, Dual Credit/Higher Education Counselor/College Career Military Readiness Counselor/Avid Counselor (Present), 2018, 2022, Provides School Counseling services to 9th-12th grade students - Academic advising, course and career planning for high school and college, Social and emotional support for adolescents and staff, Maintain financial aid and scholarship resources, AVID program liaison and site member, AP, SAT, ACT and STAAR test administration, Academic record keeping and data management, Teacher training on school policies and procedures, Regular coordination with students, parents and various high school and college instructors and administrators to ensure student success, Administered improvement goals in academic, intellectual, and social needs preparing students for post-secondary success while helping to remove barriers in student learning., Collaborated with teachers, staff, and parents to ensure students stayed engaged in the school environment and possessed a positive mindset to learn., Applied progressive counseling principles to a student body of approximately 1700., Used school data to identify and assist individual students., Created yearly, data-driven goals that advance student outcomes in areas of academic, social/emotional, and college/career development., Developed counseling curriculum utilizing evidence-based programs., Provided direct service and actively engages students in instructional lesson in social skills, character education, and career education., Planned and managed all school-wide events related to academic, career, and social/emotional activities.
• Social Emotional Learning Counselor/Staff Trainer, 2019, 2021, Worked closely with campus leadership and staff members to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for SEL implementation and student engagement strategies., Provide regular training to school staff to ensure positive implementation, and knowledge of SEL practices and approaches., Create and facilitate professional development sessions for campus staff member on SEL and student engagement practices., Collect and share relevant SEL and other resources for campus staff members use., Lead training to support district wide SEL knowledge building and implementation.
• Irving Independent School District Early College Start/Dual Credit Counselor (Monitored students obtaining their Associates Degree from Dallas College via North Lake, El Centro and Brookhaven College), 2018, 2020 (Present), Worked independently and cooperatively with Irving ISD communications/marketing and other staff to develop and implement effective recruitment and marketing strategies related to the Dual Credit Program, including assistance with web content, preparation of publications, distribution of brochures and catalogs, and in-person promotion at off-site events., Worked directly with students, parents, and teachers with registration, enrollment, and advising staff to ensure that special assistance is provided for dual credit students, including providing dual credit applications and registration materials to meet specified registration deadlines. Led retention efforts as appropriate., Contributed to the achievement of the dual credit recruitment and retention goals by identifying new dual credit courses, locations, and deliveries, working closely with students to respond to their needs, collaborating with the offices of admissions, registration, computer services, and enrollment management, and encouraging dual credit students to consider attending the college upon graduation.
• DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto ISD, Texas, Director of Dance/Dance Coordinator, 2005, 2018, Served as district and campus team lead who facilitated meeting and development trainings with fellow colleagues through the implementation of budgeting, instructional strategies, activities, and other resources related to classroom management, discipline, and positive school culture., Assist in supervising dance program., Create all concert and event programs., Assist in interviews and hiring procedures for dance instructors., Plan dance staff schedule., Assist in ordering dance supplies/uniforms for all dance programs., Supervise and coach dance instructors., Assist in planning, organizing, and executing Annual Dance Department and spring concerts., Secure and organize performances for all dance companies., Plan, implement, and lead all performances for all dance companies including Department classes, Eaglettes and Freshman/JV Dance Company., Put together music for all performances on CD and IPod format and make sure to have all other necessary items and paperwork for all performances., Schedule and plan all private lessons., Assist with Dance communications for the Dance Department and dance teams., Assist in creating marketing materials for the Dance Department and dance teams with the help of our marketing staff., Monitor dance program quality by observing dance classes., Monitor dance program activity balances to insure only registered participants are attending dance programs., Assist with and monitor payment plans within the department

• Recipient of National Dance Association Director of the Year - 2020
• Recipient of Doctoral Education in Educational Leadership's Excellence Award - 2019
• DeSoto ISD Teacher of the Year - 2006