Whyndii Dunn
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Versatile leader with significant background across all levels of organizational management including training, coaching, and development. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Principal/Curriculum Coordinator
Waxahachie ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Spearhead curriculum development by creating materials and reviewing instructional content, ensuring high quality educational materials
- Developed restorative practice techniques and implemented successful strategies resulting in 30% reduction in disciplinary infractions
- Oversee professional learning programs by developing frameworks and structures for collaboration resulting in organizational improvement
- Benchmark trends in the organization's learning and development initiatives against professional standards and best practices, identifying areas for improvement and making actionable recommendations
- Use key performance indicators and analytics to measure success, provide insights, and identify areas for improvement
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in research and engaging with thought leaders in the learning and development field
- Conduct comprehensive research on trends, best practices, and innovations in the learning and development industry, using various sources such as books, academic journals, industry reports, and webinars.
High School Administrator
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and Middle School, Cedar Hill ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Initiated and collaborated with the staff and volunteers of community organizations and local businesses to offer activities, events, and classes to provide opportunities for community engagement
- Established strong partnerships with Dallas college and campus leadership to develop and implement wrap around strategies, programs, and resources for students that ensured a high graduation rate (98%)
- Utilized reflective leadership best practices and results based coaching strategies to enhance professional learning that resulted in a professional growth rating of 100%
- Partnered with campus leadership to analyze data, provide group discussions, training, and activities focused on improving campus culture and climate for all stakeholders.
Principal of Student Support Services
DeSoto High School, DeSoto ISD
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Facilitated highly engaging professional learning trainings using adult learning theory to support professional growth and instructional best practice implementation
- Established written procedures and protocols for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public
- Conducted robust employee observations that included employee self-reflection and goal setting, and providing insights and actionable recommendations for ensuring a best in class learning experience
- Worked collaboratively with families, counselors, and campus staff to co-develop scholar SEL and academic plans and solutions for scholars-facing mental health, behavioral, and academic challenges.
Interim Principal
Northside Elementary, DeSoto ISD
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed an inclusive student discipline management system that included connection, accountability, and SEL support that resulted in a 17% decrease in student discipline referrals and a 23% increase in attendance rates
- Developed frameworks and structures for professional learning that resulted in improved alignment with best practices, focused collaboration efforts, and student achievement outcomes
- Developed strategic, functional, and operational plans that resulted in scholar growth, acquisition of competencies and skills, a reduction in scholar misconduct, and an increase in positive scholar well-being, engagement, resilience, and retention.
Assistant Principal
Amber Terrace and Woodridge Elementary, DeSoto ISD
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Provided leadership expertise and support to campus leadership to create, manage, and implement differentiated programs that fostered student and employee well-being based on needs and wants
- Led a culture and climate team of staff members to outline and implement a plan for positive school culture that celebrated the accomplishments of students and adults for academic, behavioral, and attendance progress
- Created instructional learning materials, scope, and sequence, yielding a 15% increase in student achievement on STAAR and earning the campus a distinction.
Instructional Coach
DeSoto ISD and Dallas ISD
08.2003 - 08.2012
- Directed curriculum development and instructional programs for differentiating instruction that resulted in high student performance on state assessments
- Researched, developed, and deployed necessary professional learning supports and prescriptive elements for campuses and classrooms by addressing the immediate needs and gaps in instruction
- Used working knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning evaluation techniques to provide coaching and feedback to employees resulting in improved classroom management, and an average 15% increase in student achievement outcomes
- Skillfully used learning management systems, e-learning platforms, and other learning technologies to increase learner retention and efficiently evaluate effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science in Educational Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Murray State University
Skills
- Curriculum and Instructional Development
- Training Program Design
- Training Program Evaluation
- Industry Trend Research and Analysis
- Adult Learning Theory
- Learning Management Systems
- Restorative Practice
- Social Emotional Learning
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Project Planning
Additional Information
3+ years in hotel, banquet and guest services
Timeline
Interim Principal/Curriculum Coordinator
Waxahachie ISD
08.2023 - Current
High School Administrator
Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy and Middle School, Cedar Hill ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
Principal of Student Support Services
DeSoto High School, DeSoto ISD
08.2019 - 08.2021
Interim Principal
Northside Elementary, DeSoto ISD
08.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Principal
Amber Terrace and Woodridge Elementary, DeSoto ISD
08.2012 - 08.2018
Instructional Coach
DeSoto ISD and Dallas ISD
08.2003 - 08.2012
Master of Science in Educational Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Murray State University
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