SHAWANDA ANDERSON
CORAL SPRINGS,FL
Summary
Strategic and results-driven educational leader with demonstrated success in instructional management, organizational improvement, personnel supervision, and campus operations. Proven ability to build collaborative school cultures, drive measurable academic gains, manage enrollment growth, and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines while advancing student achievement and staff performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Charter Schools USA
Lake Worth, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Drove significant academic gains by increasing 7th Grade Civics proficiency from 33% (2022–2023) to 68% (2023–2024), 78% (2024–2025), and 85% proficiency through structured instructional monitoring and corrective action planning.
- Raised Biology proficiency from 80% to 95%, increased overall middle school acceleration from 68% to 89%, improved 7th Grade Reading by 10%, and 8th Grade Math by 18% through data-driven instructional systems.
- Lead campus improvement planning and site-based decision-making committees; develop annual academic excellence indicators and maintain data systems to monitor progress and ensure accountability.
- Supervise and evaluate 80+ personnel including assistant principals, teachers, counselors, instructional aides, clerical staff, and custodians; conduct evaluations, professional growth planning, and staffing recommendations.
- Oversee fiscal management, enrollment forecasting, marketing initiatives, facilities operations, compliance reporting, and community engagement to meet enrollment targets and maintain safe, high-performing campus operations.
Principal
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Rosenberg, TX
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Built and implemented a shared vision for school improvement aligned to district accountability standards and academic excellence indicators.
- Monitored instructional and managerial processes to ensure alignment between program implementation and student performance outcomes.
- Developed annual campus performance objectives and maintained information systems to track progress toward improvement goals.
- Interviewed, selected, supervised, and evaluated campus personnel; defined performance expectations and facilitated professional development planning.
- Managed campus budget, ensured fiscal accountability, maintained compliance with district policies, and supervised safe and effective facility operations.
Assistant Principal
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Rosenberg, TX
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Improved campus accountability rating from C to A within two years through targeted instructional monitoring and teacher coaching.
- Analyzed discipline, attendance, and achievement data to implement equitable student management systems and strengthen school climate.
- Conducted formal observations, evaluation conferences, and supported professional growth planning for instructional staff.
- Facilitated effective communication among students, parents, faculty, and district leadership to resolve conflicts and promote high expectations.
- Supported campus improvement planning, professional development initiatives, and compliance with district and state regulations.
Instructional Coach
Fort Bend ISD
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided targeted instructional coaching to middle school teachers through structured coaching cycles, classroom observations, and actionable feedback.
- Analyzed student achievement data to identify gaps and support research-based instructional strategies aligned to district curriculum.
- Facilitated Professional Learning Communities focused on collaborative planning and continuous improvement.
- Developed and aligned curriculum resources to strengthen literacy achievement and instructional coherence.
- Led teacher learning walks and professional development sessions to build instructional capacity and foster reflective practice.
Education
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Reading Education
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida Atlantic University
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Training and mentoring
- Instructional leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Community engagement
Timeline
Principal
Charter Schools USA
08.2023 - Current
Principal
Lamar Consolidated ISD
05.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Principal
Lamar Consolidated ISD
07.2019 - 05.2022
Instructional Coach
Fort Bend ISD
07.2017 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Reading Education
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida Atlantic University
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University