School Staff

DWAYNE L. SANDERS

*************@*****.*** 312-***-**** 773-***-****

Objective: to obtain a position that allows me to support educate and

empower individuals' in a well-rounded environment for youth development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Site Director August

2013une2014

Orion's University www.orionsuniversity.com

Responsible for the operation and supervision of an After School program

for children in grades PreK-8 at an elementary school. Direct supervision

of program activities staff and volunteers. Volunteer development

Responsible for program operations both administratively and program

delivery for example, employee/vendor management, student attendance,

communications, children supervision, parent engagement, family nights,

school partnership, curriculum planning & implementation, and end of month

paperwork. Ongoing program development and implementation and management of

budget and preparation of monthly reports.

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12th Grade Counselor/ Director of Academic and Social Services

August 2011-July 2012

www.uei.uchicago.edu

Directly responsible for the developed and management of the credit

recovery program through an online system. Challenged to manage and

supervise counseling and social service staff members developing an

effective system for reporting inside department. Coordination of grade

level counselors to ensure student retention and academic development

towards being accepted and graduation from a four year post-secondary

institution. Developed a college preparation class for seniors which

included training on preparing college applications, financial aid

workshops and scholarship applications and senior interview process

preparation.

School Leader/Academic Dean June

2007- June 2011

www.bsics.net

Established and promoted high standards and expectations for all students

and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.

Manage, evaluate and supervised effective and clear procedures for the

operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy,

mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs,

extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and

orderly climate. Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil

regulations. Supervised the instructional programs of the school,

evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow)

on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional

strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child

growth and development. Established procedures for evaluation and

selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all

recommendations.

Dean of Students June

2005-August 2007

www.actcharter.org

Managed student supervision issues and enforce school behavioral

expectations. Counseled students and parents about school and district

policies. Assisted staff and parents in developing student behavioral

expectations. Assisted in the planning, developing and implementing of

individual student behavior plans. Served as a resource to staff in

dealing with classroom management issues. Assisted in developing programs

to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies.

Summer School Director Summer

06 & 07

www.actcharter.org

Challenged to develop direction and creation of a skilled based program to

students between grades 6-10th grade.

Facilitated the creation of summer school Promotion Review Board Hired

summer staff of 9 teachers and 8 tutors

Developed and managed summer school budget for program. Developed summer

program material including daily class material and assessments. Handled

discipline and parent contacts concerning behavior attendance and

academics. Formed and developed documentation of student progress.

Conducted evaluations of teachers and tutors performances based on

academic development of students.

School Leadership Team/Video Comm. Teacher August 2000-

January 2007

www.actcharter.org

Supervised and Managed the Communication and Art and Technology department

around department functions, reporting, data and development of

curriculum. Improvement of department standards, overseeing material

curriculum that uses student engagement as its focus. Development of staff

protocols for reporting data.

Taught students technical aspects of video camera, developing of multi-

layered curriculum, through the use of digital video. Taught screenwriting

and storyboarding format. Taught editing using the Macintosh Computer

Software. Taught students basic to advance Adobe Photo-shop. Including

basic graphic design and photo manipulation. Taught students to critique

media and analyze reasoning and messages of media

Youth Leadership Specialist, April

2000-August 2000

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/violence_prev.html

Work with Chicago Public Schools to improve youth development at schools

around peer mediation, and peer leadership organizations. Assisted CPS

school staff with Violence Prevention program development for students

involved in Safe To Learn program. Monitored and assessed schools progress

with youth development and the Safe To Learn project. Organized and

developed information packets for youth development Created Youth Violence

Prevention Brochures and other printed materials. Coordinate Youth

Violence Prevention Television show. Lead staff on all other youth

violence specific programming

Program Coordinator July 1997-

August 2000

Coalition on Adolescent Risk Reduction

Wrote and developed CARR organizational structure, the leadership roles

and duties. Plans and facilitates monthly training and workshops for 200

youth agency membership. Supervises the Steering Committee of thirteen.

Developed Youth High Risk Survey that targeted several risk groups. Worked

to established a coalition with HIV Prevention Planning Group Youth

Advisory Council. Coordinate, edit, design and publish quarterly

newsletter that reaches over 200 agencies and 400 young people.

Youth Policy Advocate/Organizer July

1999- April 2000

www.icah.org/

Supervise 10-20 Youth on campaign for implementation of comprehensive

health education in Illinois Schools Wrote Legislation around Health

Education for State & Local governments. Co-creator of Youth Caucus,

consists of 17-25 young adults. Trained and supervised advocates on youth

health policy. Developed marketing tools to facilitate youth involvement.

HIV counselor/ program Assistant to Site Manager June 1997-

April 2000

Harambee Wellness Center

coordinated and implemented HIV counseling and testing services focusing

on young men of color who have sex with men ages 16 to 29. Provided health-

related education and counseling to a diverse clientele, coordinated the

implementation of various outreach and recruitment strategies. Conducted

late night street and club outreach, as well as walk-in testing in high-

prevalence locations throughout the Chicagoland area.

Education & Certifications

Concordia University Masters in School Leadership Expected graduation

December 2013

CPS certificate in High School Literature

Illinois Master Teacher Certification k-9 & 9-12 Art

2007 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards- Early Adolescence

to Young Adult Art

Columbia College Chicago- 1994-1998 B. A. Film Production/Marketing

Francis Marion University- 1990-1993 Political Science and Theatre

Computer Related Skills:

Power School Software

IMPACT School Software

Internet knowledge,

Microsoft Suite

Final Cut editing software

Adobe3 Photo Shop

I-Movie editing software

Organizations and Achievements:

Ubuntu Center Chicago Board Member (present)

Organizer of Annual Awards Ceremony (2000-06)

Organizer of Youth of Color Health Conference (1998)

Chicago HIV Planning & Programming Group (1999-00)

Core Center Community Advisory Board (1999-00)

Chicago Department of Public Health HIV Risk Reduction Certification

Loyola University Juvenile Sex Offenders & Juvenile Violence Certification

CPR Certification

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