Annette Williams
Woodlawn,TN
Summary
Qualified and committed Academic Coach offering 7 years of experience in education and specialized knowledge in academic advisement. Demonstrated a history of building positive rapport with students and achieving identifiable results. Collaborative personnel dedicated to fostering partnerships with organizations and faculty to further assist students. A skilled individual with a passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. A smart, dependable, and dedicated candidate who develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Academic Coach
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with new and existing students, and other academic administrators to assist students in developing and implementing their education plans.
- Advised students on crucial academic decisions such as Majors/Minors, and career planning by discussing and identifying interests and strengths.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant advisement that will help close service gaps to promote educational equity.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one academic advisement sessions that focus on academic planning.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in identifying and utilizing basic study skills and strategies.
- Maintain reports of coaching sessions to be used for future academic advisement to update students, parents, and instructors regarding a student's progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Create, implement, and evaluate current practices that focus on education support, student retention, and graduation preparation processes.
- Plan and implement students’ training that supports academic success from enrollment through post-secondary education.
- Assess students’ needs and identify and support students in their completion of core services provided through the Student Success and Flourishing program. Support includes assistance with registration, assessment, orientation, educational planning, and follow-up.
- Other responsibilities include but are not limited to Identifying at-risk student populations, referring students to appropriate academic support, and academic counseling, and working with Student Success and Flourishing services to create and maintain an early alert system that identifies students that may require additional support and services.
- Maintain awareness of the various issues students and/or coaches may encounter to be able to direct them toward appropriate interventions i.e., outreach, and informational resources, as well as additional training opportunities.
- Participate in Interviews as well as other onboarding processes of the new coaching staff.
Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)
Department Of Defence
Ft. Campbell, KY
08.2007 - 12.2014
- Provided support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of soldiers (active-duty, Guard, and reserve), their families, civilian employees, military retirees, and other eligible participants.
- Communicated closely with clients to determine what services they needed.
- Maintained equipment and daily activity schedules
- Provided excellent customer service
Non-Commissioned Officer- Logistics, Retired
US Army
Ft. Campbell, KY
06.1986 - 06.2006
- Trained, supervised, and organized over 100 soldiers and personnel.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands, and proper ammunition handling.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Confirmed environmental protection program compliance for spill prevention and contingency planning.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Managed over $100,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Maintained health, welfare, and combat readiness of personnel within the platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections, and physical fitness tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Leadership
Grace Christian University
Grand Rapids, MI12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Ministry
Belmont University
Nashville, TN01.2015
Skills
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Assessing Outcomes/Evaluating Progress
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Developing Individualized Academic plans
- Academic Presentations and Goal Setting
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Academic Advice and Counseling
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Counseling
- Analytical Thinking
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Assessing Outcomes
Accomplishments
Over 25 years in ministry settings both local and abroad; serving in various areas of ministry such as Christian Education as the Director of the School of Ministry, Prophetic Mime, and Music Ministry.
Additional Information
An Elder in the Full Gospel Church. Over 25 years of experience in
ministry both local and abroad; serving in various areas of
ministry such as Christian Education as the Director of the School of
Ministry, Prophetic Mime, and Music Ministry.
Timeline
Lead Academic Coach
Belmont University
01.2016 - Current
Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)
Department Of Defence
08.2007 - 12.2014
Non-Commissioned Officer- Logistics, Retired
US Army
06.1986 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Higher Education Leadership
Grace Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Ministry
Belmont University