Courtney Williams

• Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by evaluating existing processes and introducing innovative solutions.
• Increased student growth on Ohio Department of Education. Schools received three stars on local report card.
• Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objectives.
• Produced reports each week to analyze job performance against team goals.
• Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
• Championed organizational culture change initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Led a team of Academic Directors to achieve consistent revenue growth through effective leadership and strategic planning.
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
• Promoted a culture of continuous learning by designing engaging workshops, seminars, and team-building activities for staff members.
• Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires from diverse backgrounds, ensuring smooth integration into the workforce.
• Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and accreditation requirements.
• Participated in departmental meetings and served on committees aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education offered by the institution of learning.
• Supported faculty members in research projects, leading to increased grant funding.
• Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.

*Was selected to open a new school in the Linden community because of the performance I exhibited at Columbus Bilingual Academy North. Started with one student and no staff. Recruited over 140 students and a full staff between July and August.

• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
• Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
• Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives
• Encouraged good habits and modeled practical problem-solving for staff and clients
• Offered data-driven recommendations aligned with overall company strategies and prioritized process improvement initiatives
• Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
• Developed team communications and information for building and grade level meetings
• Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants
• Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities

*When promoted to the Building Principal position the school was on ODE's Closure list. Under my leadership academic performance increased to a level where the school was able to remain open for the 2020 . This was one of the largest performance index gains in ACCEL School's history.

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
• Supervised after-school program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees
• Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives
• Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
• Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior
• Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
• Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons
• Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
• Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants

• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
• Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
• Collaborated with the school's board to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
• Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
• Offered data-driven recommendations aligned with overall company strategies and prioritized process improvement initiatives

• Increased the enrollment by 50% at the Academy in two months
• Continually review and update policies and procedures to ensure that they comply with national, state and local regulations
• Overseen all enrollment and record request
• Participated in interviews with parents and prospective students to promote the institution and maintain close relationships with families to extend the academy's positive learning environment outside the classroom
• Overseen the implementation of the Academy's curriculum and instruction
• Mediated conflicts or problems among academy teachers, students and parents

• Designs program components, curriculum, and lesson plans to meet individual needs of students
• Coordinates the transition of students into the detention classroom at the appropriate grade level
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Determines best course of action in the completion of assignments including setting priorities
• Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points

• Managed classrooms of 20 to 30 students during teacher absences
• Cleaned classroom and teaching areas after daily use, maintaining high standards for organization
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities

• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
• Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.

Provided small group torturing during the school day to help prepare students for the state mandated test.

• Conducted multiple classes each week focused on English Language Arts
• Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
• Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression

• Strengthened trace-ability by developing organization systems for records, reports and agendas
• Fostered productivity by coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments
• Evaluated staff performance at multiple facilities and made recommendations for training improvement