SHABRANDA MATHIS
Lancaster,Texas
Summary
Determined and committed professional with 20+ years of experience in education, dedicated to nurturing a school culture that supports high student achievement and effective teaching and learning processes. Proven ability to effectively coach classroom teachers to enhance instructional practices and teaching effectiveness. Recognized for exceptional skills in prioritizing, organizing, and handling multiple tasks efficiently. A self-starter who excels in environments requiring flexibility, innovation, and creative problem-solving. Strong track record of fostering collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, and implementing evidence-based practices to achieve educational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Principal
Dallas Independent School District
06.2018 - Current
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Foster a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitor student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Improve student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Implement innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Cultivate partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Communicate with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Assistant Principal
Dallas Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
Mathematics Campus Instructional Coach
C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Provide professional development based on campus needs assessment to staff in order to improve teaching and learning by integrating the effective use of the latest research in the classroom
- Analysis of student data to support student achievement
- Collaborate with teachers to prepare project based lessons that are aligned with the TEKS to successfully equip students with mathematical skills necessary for promotion to the next level
- Work at-elbow with teachers through the use of modeling lessons and spot observations to build teacher capacity
- Monitor lesson planning to ensure alignment between curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Classroom Teacher
C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Established a learner centered classroom environment
- Aligned 3rd Grade TEKS objectives with student tasks
- Develop sound instructional plans for the mathematics team
- Collaborated with colleagues vertically and horizontally to improve student performance
- Served as CILT Member
- Modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Monitor students' progress through the use of classroom data
- Prepared student behavior and intervention plans
- Basic everyday management duties of a classroom teacher.
Mathematics Instructional Coach (District-Wide)
Dallas Independent School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Served as a catalyst for implementing the understanding of mathematics for teachers and students district wide
- Served as an instructional resource for elementary math teachers and facilitated professional development for teachers district wide
- Study of campus and district data to assist with the development of Campus Action Plans
- Curriculum Writer for district wide curriculum
- Developed and implemented High Level Mathematical Tasks
- Facilitated North East Learning Community (NELC) Content Study Teams and Campus Leadership Teams
- Co-taught and planned with campus teachers to build capacity.
Classroom Teacher
Victor Hexter Elementary School/ Urban Park Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Established a student centered classroom environment
- Project Based Learning
- Aligned 3rd and 5th grade TEKS objectives with student tasks
- Develop sound instructional plans for the mathematics team
- Collaborated with colleagues vertically and horizontally to improve student performance
- Served as CILT Member
- Modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Monitor students' progress through the use of classroom data
- Prepared student behavior and intervention plans
- Basic everyday management duties of a classroom teacher.
Education
Master of Education in Educational Administration -
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX01.2009
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies -
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX01.1999
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic leadership
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
Leadershipopportunitiesandtraining
- Campus Teacher of the Year (2013-2014)
- U. I. L. Coordinator (2013-2014)
- Math Night Coordinator (2013-2014)
- NCTM Conference Attendee (2013-2014)
- Instructional Leadership Team Member (2012-present)
- Student Academic Council Committee Member (2012-2013)
- Instructional Coaches Academy (2008-2011)
- Professional Learning Community Training (2008-2011)
- Carnegie Institute Participant (2008-2011)
- African American Initiative Participant (2008-2011)
- Institute for Learning Training (2008-2011)
- National Staff Development Instructional Coaches Training (2008-2011)
- Institute for Learning Coaches Training (2008-2011)
References
- Elena Hill, Most Former Supervisor, 972-925-3000/ 214-532-6580
- Jolee Healey, Former Supervisor, 972-925-3007/214-802-8212
- Lisa DeVeaux, Former Supervisor, 214-536-6341
- Umoja Turner, Recent Supervisor, 972-749-8000/ 469-360-8132
Timeline
Head Principal
Dallas Independent School District
06.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
Dallas Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2018
Mathematics Campus Instructional Coach
C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2014
Classroom Teacher
C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Mathematics Instructional Coach (District-Wide)
Dallas Independent School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher
Victor Hexter Elementary School/ Urban Park Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2008
Master of Education in Educational Administration -
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies -
Prairie View A & M University
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