Darice Dorsey
Dolton,IL
Summary
Education professional with track record of cultivating respectful and collaborative school communities. Proven ability to develop and enforce policies that promote positive school culture while addressing individual student needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Culture
ITW Speer Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised and developed 25+ security staff members, supporting professional growth, accountability, and consistent enforcement of organizational standards.
- De-escalated and mediated conflicts involving 1,100+ students, promoting safety, accountability, and a positive organizational climate.
- Conducted formal investigations of peer-to-peer incidents, documenting findings and next steps to ensure safety and compliance across the school community.
- Analyzed behavioral and operational data using PowerSchool, Tableau, Google Workspace, and Excel to track trends and influence leadership decisions.
Upward Bounds Summer Instructor
Gary Comer Youth Center
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging, project-based lesson plans, including the development and submission of a comprehensive syllabus aligned with instructional goals.
- Collaborated with team to address diverse academic and social-emotional needs of youth, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
- Maintained confidential over 100 employee and student records with accuracy and compliance.
School Culture Coordinator
Legacy Charter School
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Streamlined tracking and resolution of student cell phone and uniform policy violations, ensuring consistent enforcement and enhancing communication among staff and students.
- Applied restorative justice and trauma-informed practices in Rest Room to address behavioral issues, support emotional regulation, and cultivate positive school culture.
- Assisted with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding 50+ employees, ensuring new hires were successfully oriented and compliant with organizational policies and procedures.
Dean of Students (Dewey School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Established systems that supported a positive workplace culture for 300+ students and 50+ staff.
- Coordinated daily staff coverage and substitute assignments while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel information.
- Facilitated onboarding, training, and professional development for 50+ staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to support personnel operations, communicate policy updates, and improve employee engagement.
Success Bound Coordinator (Dewey School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Led curriculum implementation and supported interventions for 100+ students, improving academic readiness and post-secondary planning outcomes.
- Advised 100+ students annually on high school selection and applications, providing individualized support to ensure successful placement.
- Coordinated scheduling, events, and cross-department communication for 50+ staff, improving operational efficiency and workflow.
- Developed training materials and processed weekly payroll/time records for 50+ staff, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
School All Stars Summer Program Coordinator (Dewey School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised and supported 3+ Program Leaders during summer programming, ensuring compliance, and improved staff performance.
- Processed payroll for 30+ After-School All-Stars staff, maintaining 100% accuracy and timely submission of payroll records.
- Implemented student enrollment systems supporting 100+ participants, streamlining registration processes and increasing program participation.
- Coordinated staff scheduling, attendance tracking, and operational logistics ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate personnel documentation.
Assistant Dean of Students/ Attendance Clerk (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Managed attendance records by collecting, updating, and entering excused absence notes to maintain accurate student data.
- Conducted parent conferences and restorative conversations, facilitating collaboration with students, parents, and guardians to address behavior and support positive outcomes.
- Documented student infractions thoroughly in Verify (network data system) to maintain comprehensive behavioral records.
- Monitored and resolved Dashboard errors, tracking student discipline data with a focus on maintaining out-of-school suspension rates below 15%.
- Reported recess and lunch incidents to teacher of record, completing detailed incident reports in Verify for transparency and effective follow-up.
Clerk Assistant (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Entered confidential medical records for 350 students into school-wide systems, maintaining 100% accuracy to support health, safety, and compliance.
- Developed and managed course schedules for 350 students, coordinating academic requirements, staffing needs, and individual student plans.
- Maintained and updated a school-wide calendar supporting 150+ staff, ensuring accurate communication of key dates, deadlines, and organizational events.
- Trained new clerical staff on school policies, procedures, and office management systems.
Special Education Classroom Assistant (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported individualized service plans (IEPs) for 10+ students, ensuring compliance with accommodations and documentation requirements.
- Delivered targeted instructional support through 1:1 and small-group coaching for 15+ students, reinforcing skill development and learning outcomes.
- Provided direct care and support services for students with high needs, consistently following safety protocols and compliance standards.
- Maintained daily case notes and behavioral documentation for 10+ students, supporting accurate reporting and cross-team communication.
School Social Service Assistant (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Facilitated targeted small-group and 1:1 instruction for 20+ students, adapting support strategies to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
- Enforced school-wide behavior expectations for 350 students, contributing to a structured, respectful, and positive learning environment.
- Monitored attendance and prepared instructional materials and equipment for daily classroom operations supporting 350 students and 10+ staff members.
- Entered and maintained compliance data in the COPA system for 350 students, ensuring accurate and timely submission of required reports.
Education
M.Ed - Strategic Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Chicago IL 06-2027
Leadership And Management Certificate - Leadership
Management Accelerator Program
Chicago, IL12-2024
Bachelor's Degree - Speech Language Pathology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL06-2006
Skills
- Program management
- Student engagement
- Diversity advocacy
- Staff management
- Networking and relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Budget management
- Data entry and reporting
- Payroll processing
- Professionalism and integrity
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Dean of Culture
ITW Speer Academy
08.2022 - 06.2025
Upward Bounds Summer Instructor
Gary Comer Youth Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
School Culture Coordinator
Legacy Charter School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Success Bound Coordinator (Dewey School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2021
Dean of Students (Dewey School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
07.2019 - 01.2022
School All Stars Summer Program Coordinator (Dewey School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Dean of Students/ Attendance Clerk (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2019
Clerk Assistant (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education Classroom Assistant (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
School Social Service Assistant (McNair School of Excellence)
Chicago Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Speech Language Pathology
Illinois State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Curie Metropolitan High School
M.Ed - Strategic Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Leadership And Management Certificate - Leadership
Management Accelerator Program