Durrell Anderson

About Durrell Anderson

Highly skilled and overtly student-focused instructional leader with experience in middle and high school program initiatives, creating a positive learning environment, involving all stake-holders in the educational process, and promoting a safe school atmosphere. Focused on improving teaching and learning by using research, data (assessments, surveys, etc.) to drive decisions, create and implement effective instructional practices for teacher development and student advancement.

Experience

1. Principal

   Chicago Public Schools

   Jul 2013 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCERichards Career Academy High School, Chicago 2013 – 2017PrincipalPerformance and results-driven instructional leader with a commitment to student growth, development, and academic success. Strong skills in oversight and analysis of statewide special education data; manage performance review and improvement as well as state and annual performance. Specific areas of responsibility include all aspects of the educational programs; staff hiring and evaluation, program development, forge community partnerships; extended day and summer programs implementation; budgeting; payroll administration; financial management; student recruitment and retention; special education, and coaching teachers. Key Contributions:•Under my leadership improved school quality rating, Richards current level for Chicago is level 2, an improvement from level 3 were school was ranked for past 19 years. •Fostered partnership with local city college to provide students with opportunity to take college-level course at Richards High School with 90% success rate of earning credit. •As a turnaround empower students and staff to take ownership in making positive changes in the school, include creation of teacher leaders and strong student voice to improve culture and climate of Richards. Student attendance increased from 78% to 84%; freshmen on-track rate has increased from 67% to 78%(currently 90%), and one 1 year dropout rate is at 4.8%. •Initiated strategic alliances with organizations such as YMCA, Gadshill, Youth Guidance, BuildOn and Urban League. These organizations provide mentorship, social emotional learning assistance, academics, and violence prevention. Partnerships has resulted in a 15% reduction in student behavior, 23% increase in students applying for post-secondary opportunities, and student participation in extracurricular activities. •Developed behavior intervention model, a problem-solving team for at risk students.

Education

• Governors State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General

• Roosevelt University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

• National Louis University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Skills

• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• K-12
• Curriculum Development
• Research
• Educational Leadership
• Program Management
• Educational Technology
• Instructional Design
• Classroom
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Design
• Literacy
• Classroom Management