Aleesha Edwards-Williams, MEd
Educator
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Goal-oriented educator dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Studies Department Chair
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
07.2023 - Current
- Lead the development and enhancement of an innovative Social Studies curriculum, aligning it with state standards, impacting 300+ students.
- Design and execute comprehensive training programs for social studies faculty, integrating cutting-edge instructional strategies based on educational trends.
- Foster a critical thinking culture in the Social Studies department, encouraging deep engagement with historical and societal concepts.
- Facilitate professional learning communities engaging over 80 teachers to enhance the school's educational environment.
District Executive
Boy Scouts Of America
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed successful 6-month fundraising campaign achieving 119% of Fundraising Goal.
- Forged and sustained relationships with community leaders, schools, churches, and civic organizations to promote Scouting programs and recruit youth and volunteers.
- Recruited, developed, and maintained effective teams of over 200 volunteers.
- Managed two product sale campaigns yielding $110,000 of sales.
Tutor Coordinator
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Recruit, train, and align a diverse tutor team with KIPP's educational standards.
- Implement a tutoring program amplifying classroom instruction, tailored to students' needs, boosting academic growth by 25%.
- Evaluate tutoring sessions using feedback, refining approaches for a 30% impact enhancement.
- Provide continuous training for tutors, elevating their efficacy in aiding student learning.
Grade Level Chair
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Guide, resource, and coach 8th-grade teachers, elevating instructional practices and sustaining high academic standards across subjects.
- Lead the creation and execution of an engaging curriculum for 8th-grade students, aligning with state standards and KIPP's objectives, impacting 200+ students.
- Collaborate with school leaders to ensure seamless transitions for students entering and exiting 8th grade, impacting 150+ students academically and socially.
- Cultivate an inclusive classroom environment, integrating culturally relevant content, impacting 200+ students positively.
English Teacher/Middle School Social Studies Teacher
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Designed engaging lessons, boosting student comprehension by 30% in literature and literary concepts.
- Leveraged multimedia and technology, enhancing content delivery, resulting in a 20% increase in student engagement.
- Supported tailored education plans for 15 students with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning.
- Conducted standardized testing, evaluating student performance to drive academic growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA 08.2008 - 05.2012
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Google Workspace
Academic advising
Instructional Leadership
Team Management
Teacher Evaluation
Timeline
Social Studies Department Chair
Chattahoochee Hills Charter School
07.2023 - Current
District Executive
Boy Scouts Of America
09.2022 - 08.2023
Tutor Coordinator
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
09.2021 - 07.2022
Grade Level Chair
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
09.2021 - 07.2022
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
George Mason University
08.2021 - 05.2023
English Teacher/Middle School Social Studies Teacher
KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia State University
08.2008 - 05.2012