Brandon J. Williams
Dallas
Summary
Aspiring teacher and coach with expertise in mental health counseling, athletic coaching, motivational interviewing, and student motivation, seeking to leverage skills in stress management and lesson plan development to foster growth and success in educational and athletic settings.
Mental health professional with solid experience in providing therapeutic support and developing individualized treatment plans. Adept at crisis intervention, patient assessment, and evidence-based therapy techniques. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving positive outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability, with skills in communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QMHP (QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL)
Champion For Life
07.2025 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling services to clients with mental health needs, focusing on skill-building, coping strategies, and goal attainment.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and monitored client progress in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Documented services, progress notes, and treatment updates in compliance with state, Medicaid, and agency standards.
- Coordinated care with families, schools, and community resources to support client success and stability.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety and de-escalation of high-risk situations.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical and professional standards of practice.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Life school
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
- Observed established classroom schedules to provide consistency for students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Gateway Charter Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and instructional materials to provide planned experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize instructional time.
- Utilized the appropriate instruction techniques, activities, strategies, and supplemental materials that will adapt the curriculum to the needs of individual students.
- Evaluated, maintained records of academic and social growth of students.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and to interpret the school program.
- Collaborated with other faculty members regarding the progress of individual students.
- Identified the needs of students and collaborates with other relevant faculty members in assessing and resolving health, attitude, and learning problems.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Faith Family Academy
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Assist the physical education teacher performing specific duties as assigned undertaking specific task.
- Set up equipment for class.
- Encourage safety habits in work and organized game activities.
- Assist physical education teacher in creating an environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
- Tracked student performance data and reported it to the appropriate parties.
Education
Doctoral of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
09.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
09.2016
Skills
- Stress management strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Athletic coaching
- Student motivation
- Lesson plan development
- Goals and objectives
- Coaching experience
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Case documentation
- Depression management
- Developing relationships
- Child and adolescent therapy
Accomplishments
- 2021, 3A Area Qualifiers Boys (4x200m Relay, Shot put)
- 2019, 3A Regional Qualifiers Boys (4x100M Relay)
- 2018, 2A Regional Qualifiers Boys (4x100 Relay, 4x200 Relay, 100m, 200m, Shot put)
- 2017, District 2A Boys Basketball District Champion, Regional Runner Up
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Professional
- CPR
Timeline
QMHP (QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL)
Champion For Life
07.2025 - Current
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Life school
08.2024 - 05.2025
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Gateway Charter Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Faith Family Academy
08.2013 - 07.2016
Master's Degree - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Doctoral of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University