D'Wayne Bates, Medl And Caa Email & Phone Number

Buffalo Grove, Il, Us

Lombard, Il

1) Living a mission and vision focused on results2) Leading and managing systems change3) Improving teaching and learning4) Building and maintaining collaborative relationships5) Leading with integrity and professionalism6) Creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations

Lasalle, Il

~Steward the school mission and implement an athletic/activities vision~Instill a "Students First; Winning Will Happen..." philosophy for the sports program~Ensure students participating in extracurricular activities meet IHSA eligibility requirements~Provide supports to students to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall well-being~Budget and secure sufficient resources to stabilize financial health of the department~Supervise carefully to minimize injury to all parties and minimize legal exposure of the school~Bridge any gaps and connect the local community with the school ~Encourage sports teams and clubs to serve the community through volunteer efforts~Ethically decide what is fair for the department as well as each sport/activity~Evaluate programs and coaches to ensure the best leaders are coaching/teaching our students~Balance the larger politics that influence high school athletics/activities~Engage in professional developments to continue improving craft of athletic/activity administration

Evanston, Illinois

~Created a mission and vision statement for the athletic department~Collaborate with the principal of curriculum and implement the ACT College Readiness Standards - Reading in athletic tutoring~Check student-athletes' grades weekly to ensure eligibility; provide support for student-athletes not passing 5 or more classes, or GPA is less than 2.0~Schedule sport competitions using Athletics2000 including contracts and bus transportation~Supervise on-site sport competitions and activities to ensure organization and facility safety~Assist with budgeting to assure all sports receive fair funding and suggest viable fundraising options~Evaluate coaches using athletic department created assessment form~Implement technology in sports training (i.e. computer simulation, video scouting, and PowerPoint)~Communicate with school community stakeholders via newsletters, website postings, and open meetings

Chicago, Illinois

• Taught content in U.S. History, World Studies, Asian Studies, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies• Applied Wiggins and McTighe’s understanding by design (UbD) method to create big ideas worth understanding • Ensured response to intervention (RtI) methodology was afforded to all students• Collaborated weekly with Special Education teachers to accommodate special needs students • Implemented the ACT’s College Readiness Standards - Reading in lesson plans to increase student’s achievement on high-stake testing• Designed differentiated lesson plans using students’ backgrounds and Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences• Integrated technology-based assignments using computers with an acceptable user policy (AUP)• Developed positive relationships with students and families to support academic and social development

Evanston, Illinois

• Taught content in U.S. History, World Studies, Asian Studies, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies• Applied Wiggins and McTighe’s understanding by design (UbD) method to create big ideas worth understanding • Ensured response to intervention (RtI) methodology was afforded to all students• Collaborated weekly with Special Education teachers to accommodate special needs students • Implemented the ACT’s College Readiness Standards - Reading in lesson plans to increase student’s achievement on high-stake testing• Designed differentiated lesson plans using students’ backgrounds and Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences• Integrated technology-based assignments using computers with an acceptable user policy (AUP)• Developed positive relationships with students and families to support academic and social development

Chicago, Minnesota, Tampa Bay

5 years experience as a professional football athlete. Positive role-model to local communities and contributed donations to charities as well as mentored many students and student-athletes.

Bachelor, Secondary Education (Psychological Services)

Activities and Societies: 2006 Northwestern Football Hall of Fame Inductee (All-Time Leading Wide Receiver)First and foremost, I am.

Masters, Secondary Teacher Education

Graduated in the Master of Art in Secondary Teaching (concentration in social science/history).

Masters, Educational Leadership

Graduated in the first cohort for the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (Public School Administration).

Diploma, Student Learning And Achievement, 9-12

4-year letterman in football, basketball, baseball, and a little bit of track & field. Absolutely love being a student first, then.