David Warren

2724 Indian Oak Drive, McKinney, TX 75071

(Cell/H) 407-375-5827; (W) 469-302-5011; davemightbe@hotmail.com

Career Objective
I am an innovative instructional leader and an experienced manager who is excited
about inspiring students and teachers to share my lifelong love of learning. I will
continually grow my capacity for developing school success and will positively impact
student achievement through data-driven decisions and effective instructional strategies
in my role as Head Principal.

Education and Certification

Master of Education

Educational Administration; Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 2010

Bachelor of Arts

American History major, English and Mathematics minors, Pacific

Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 1999

Superintendent Certificate In progress

Principal Certificate

Texas

Teacher Certificate

4-8 Mathematics, Texas

ESL Certification

ESL Supplemental Certification, Grades 4-8

Leadership Experience
Assistant Principal
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School, McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX, 2012-present
In this role I support a broad section of our faculty with instructional leadership and help manage the
campus in various aspects. I support the principal in leading the charge to collaboratively develop
and nurture a campus climate that promotes student success above all else. My strengths include
clear communication to promote partnership between our administrative team, the faculty and staff,
parents and students, the district, and the greater community.
Instructional Leadership
o Lead individual faculty members in reflective educational practices and goal-setting;
proactively monitored and supported over 30 faculty members
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o Partnered with academic teams and curricular departments for data analysis and
strategic, research-based practices; proactive with Mathematics, Science, and Language
Arts Departments
o Coordinated and lead best practices for students in diverse populations and programs
including Special Education, 504, ESL, and Response to Intervention (RtI)
o Represented the district in ARD, 504, LPAC, and campus administrative meetings
o Educated students and parents about goals and strategies for student success
o Created, Innovated, and Maintained administrative processes
Student arrival / dismissal, meals, passing, extracurricular activities
Schedules, emergency drills, announcements, technology
o Community relations, staff / community presentations, event coordinator
o Disciplinary counseling and enforcement; DAEP processing and monitoring
o Facilities maintenance, monitoring, and reporting
o Standardized testing coordination and administration
o Support for UIL teams, campus clubs, and extra-curricular activities
Administrative Management
o Create, Innovate, and Maintain administrative processes
Student arrival / dismissal, meals, passing, extracurricular activities
Schedules, emergency drills, announcements, technology
o Master Schedule developer
o Bell Schedule developer
o Community relations, staff / community presentations, event coordinator
o Disciplinary counseling and enforcement; DAEP processing and monitoring
o Facilities maintenance, monitoring, and reporting
o Standardized testing coordination and administration
o Organized Thursday Night Live study hall / detention
o Coordinated selection of candidates and hiring of new staff
o Campus Improvement Plan Secretary
Mathematics Instructional Specialist / Administrative Intern
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School, McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX, 2008-2011
In this role I helped our campus increase overall math performance, including specific subgroup
achievement, by more than 5% on average per area. Due in part to my leadership Johnson Middle
School is the only secondary campus in McKinney ISD to inspire a Title I qualifying population to
achieve a Recognized state rating four years in a row. My roles and experiences include:
Campus Instructional Leadership
o Created, organized, and researched innovative mathematics resources
o Promoted instructional analysis, self-reflection, and best practices through classroom
observations and teacher conferencing
o Taught and co-taught model classes
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o Facilitated team planning meetings for maximum effectiveness

o Promoted and supported new technology, including Smart Board devices and graphing
calculators
o Math Pullout Tutoring program coordinator
Administrative Management
o Coordinated emergency drills
o Administrated Saturday School detention and weekend tutorials
o Interviewed candidates for faculty and aide positions
o Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Coordinator
o Campus Improvement Plan secretary
o Campus Strategic Planning team member
o Site-Based Leadership Team member
o AVID site team member
Response to Intervention Campus Coordinator (RtI)
o Analyze data to develop campus strategies for raising student achievement
o Train faculty on the RtI approach, strategies, and plans
o Coordinate and lead RtI processes, documentation, and accountability
Campus Coordinator, Events and Groups
o Campus Dads Club co-coordinator; coordinated over 30 fathers for events
o Developer and coordinator for the first annual English Language Learners Family
Celebration Night: dinner, childcare, translation, prizes, and more to welcome and
inform over fifty guests about English Language Learner services
o Annual Math Awareness Month Contest event coordinator
District Leadership
o District mathematics examinations advisor
o Technology advisor
Curriculum Writer, Reviewer, Advisor
o Curriculum planning, adoption, and writing team member
o Curriculum implementation trainer
Professional Development Presenter
o State level: State Mathematics conference presenter (CAMT)
o Regional level: Smart Board Technology presenter and trainer
o District level: Mathematics Summer Institute, New Teachers Academy, Staff
Development
o Campus Level: Curricular content training, Data analysis and action training
Principal / Program Administrator
ESL Summer Enrichment Program, McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX, 2010, 2011, 2012
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In this role I served as the lead administrator for the ESL Summer School program, planning and
coordinating meaningful language enrichment for over 100 students and leading a faculty of up to
nine. My experiences include:
Lead collaborative processes for developing the program theme, master schedule, rosters,
curriculum, field trips, and expectations
Oversaw payroll processes
Administrated student discipline
Communicated with students, families, and faculty in English and Spanish
Coordinated busses, food programs, facilities, and emergency procedures
Served as the lead learner for grades 6-12
New Teacher Mentor
Lakeview Middle School
Orange County Public Schools Alternative Certification Program
Winter Garden, FL, 2003-2007
Formally mentored teachers new to the profession, the district, and the school
Formally mentored new teachers transitioning to the education profession from other
industries; these individuals were earning their first teaching certificates through the Orange
County Alternative Certification Program
Conducted formal observations and modeled effective instruction in order to promote
discussion, analyze strategies, and implement best teaching practices
Completed documentation of regularly scheduled mentoring conferences and completion of
competencies
Formally trained and certified by the district mentoring program, and supervised by the
Campus Instructional Specialist and Mentoring coordinator
Faculty Advisory Committee Chairman
Lakeview Middle School
Winter Garden, FL 2005-2007
Set the agenda and lead all Faculty Advisory Committee meetings which serve as the faculty
voice to the administrative team; elected to this position by faculty
Coordinated the process for allocating School Recognition Funds, recognition for achieving the
highest campus rating in the statewide accountability rating system ($180,000 budget)
Solved safety issues, protocol concerns, and logistical issues relevant to regular campus life
Designed new curriculum to fulfill need for new electives
Designed the campus bell schedule to eliminate split lunch periods, to consolidate four lunch
periods into three, to allow time for district mandated character education requirements, and to
accommodate a necessary increase in passing time; the plan saved our school thousands of
dollars due to increased efficiency
District Teacher of the Year Judging Committee Member
Orange County Public Schools
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Orange County, FL 2007-2008

Facilitate a screening process including the scoring of teacher-written essays, the evaluation of
finalists through observations and interviews, and a closed-door debate process with select
community members to choose one teacher to represent our district as the Teacher of the Year
The committee selection, Richard Ellis, went on to become the 2008 Florida Teacher of the
Year, and also a national finalist for the Presidential Teacher of the Year Award

Teaching Experience
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School, McKinney, TX, 2007-2009
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Lakeview Middle School, Winter Garden, FL, 2002-2007
I helped my diverse campus in Florida earn the states highest rating - the grade of A - for five
consecutive years. Due in part to my leadership Johnson Middle School is the only secondary campus
in McKinney ISD to inspire a Title I qualifying population to achieve a Recognized state rating
four years in a row.
Integrated a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to generate student interest
and meaningful learning
Evaluated and track student progress by using a combination of monitoring tools and student
work samples; monitor and document student progress
Maintained a positive relationship with students and families while holding students
accountable to a high standard of expectations
Taught sixth, seventh and eighth grade courses, including Academic Mathematics, Academic
ESL Sheltered Mathematics, Pre-AP Mathematics, and GT Mathematics courses
Prepared students for grade-level advancement through a rigorous discovery of state standards
and local curriculum
Prepared students to pass / pass with distinction / pass with evidence of growth on respective
state exams
Integrated strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners accommodated through Special
Education, 504, ESL, and other programs
Coached Number Sense UIL academic teams
Lead an annual field trip for more than 150 students and chaperones to EPCOT Center, Florida

Additional Training and Professional Development

National Association for Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Conference, National
Harbor, MD / Dallas, TX
February 2013, February 2014
Marzano Education National Conference, Orlando, FL
June 2013.
Texas Association for Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Statewide Confernece, Austin, TX,
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June 2012, June 2013

Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT), Houston, TX / Grapevine, TX,
July 2009, July 2011. This is the Mathematics Education state conference with many sessions
featuring various topics on the forefront of modern mathematics education.
Instructional Leadership Development, Region 10 Service Center, Richardson, TX,
January, 2010. This is a five-day state-developed leadership course for principals.
Smart Board Users Conference, Smart Technologies, Dallas, TX, January, 2009. This
conference offered Smart Board networking, training, and implementation ideas.
Leadership Orlando: Class 71, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, Orlando, FL,
November 2007 June 2008. This regional course was designed for community leaders in politics,
business, religion, and education.
Ongoing Professional Development; transcript available upon request. Recent training
topics include English Language Proficiency Standards in the Classroom, Sheltered Instruction
Operating Protocol, PD 360 Online Growth Experiences, Measures of Academic Progress
Computer-Based Assessments, Effective Mathematics Strategies for Title I Learners, and
Innovative Technology Implementation in the Classroom.

Professional / Educational Affiliations

National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2012-present

Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, 2011-present
Lamar University Alumni Association, 2010-present
National Council for the Supervisors of Mathematics, 2008-present
National Staff Development Council, 2008-present
Orange County Public Schools Superintendents Advisory Panel, 2006-2007
Foundation for Orange County Public Schools Board of Directors, 2006-2007
Orange County Council for the Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors, 2006-2007
Pacific Lutheran University Alumni Association, 1999-present

Honors and Awards

NASSP/Metlife Breakthrough School, Scott Johnson Middle School, Assistant Principal, 2013
National AVID Demonstration School, Scott Johnson Middle School, Assistant Principal, 2013
2007 Orange County Public Schools District Teacher of the Year
2007 Lakeview Middle School Teacher of the Year
2007 Orange County Council for Teachers of Mathematics Teacher of the Year, finalist
Teacher of the Year finalist, Lakeview Middle School, 2005, 2007
Winter Garden Rotary Club 2006 Gems of our Community Teacher of the Year
Erna Jorgenson Regents Scholarship (full tuition), Pacific Lutheran University, 1995-1999
Magna Cum Laude, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Honors Program Diploma, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
College of History Merit Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Honorary Undergraduate Fellowship, College of History, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999

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 Arte Society (Phi Beta Kappa), Pacific Lutheran University, 1998-1999

References
References available upon request.

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