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Work History
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Dionne Williams

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

With over 15+ years of experience as a leader in education, I have successfully implemented decisive and fair management practices in high-profile organizations; Educational leader with honed skills in developing, implementing, and executing performance-enhancing programs. Exceptional abilities in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management consistently supporting faculty and staff as their advocate leader. Organized and dependable excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to ensure team success. Enthusiasm as a leader is evident through a history of supporting academic administration functions and motivation to improve relationships among faculty, students, and families. Personable and outgoing, skilled in building rapport with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.

Character-focused [Job Title] accomplished in helping students reach full potential by preventing and controlling disruptive behaviors. Encouraged students to make positive choices and consistently model correct strategies. Focused on helping teachers enact effective controls and providing immediate support for complex issues.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Students

Sandburg Middle School
08.2022 - Current
  • Acting as a liaison between students, teachers, and families, I facilitated effective communication by building rapport and resolving issues and cases
  • Character-focused Dean of students; accomplished in helping students reach their full potential by preventing and navigating behaviors that may be counterproductive to student learning
  • Encouraged students to make positive choices and consistently model correct strategies
  • Focused on helping teachers enact effective controls and providing immediate support for complex issues
  • Strategic in response to RDD with a compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues
  • Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events
  • Assumed responsibility for overseeing the student disciplinary process, focusing on maintaining a secure and respectful learning environment for approximately 1400 students
  • Mentoring teachers in instructional and classroom management needs
  • Organize schoolwide Responsive Advisory/ Social Emotional Learning lessons

Acting Assistant Principal

Sandburg Middle School
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Models professional, moral, and ethical standards and personal integrity in all interactions
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies
  • Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively
  • Utilized effective responses in response to disproportionate discipline and fostered a safe and positive environment for students and staff during curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, ensuring their well-being and growth
  • Identified, analyzed, and resolved concerns and conflicts in teacher-to-teacher, student-to-student, and teacher-to-parent by using effective problem-solving techniques, instilling confidence in my ability to handle challenges
  • Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and support the success of a diverse student population
  • Facilitated parent communication and engagement to enhance school community and student success

Instructional Leadership

DoDEA (Brewster Middle School)
01.2014 - 07.2019
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment practices
  • Collaborated with administrators and educators to align curriculum standards with best practices and research-based pedagogy
  • Facilitated data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance and drive continuous improvement efforts
  • Served as English department chair and CSI (Continuous School Improvement Chair
  • Grade-level lead for 504/and SST (Student Support Team)
  • Developed and implemented innovative professional development programs for teachers to improve instructional strategies and student outcomes

Instructional Leadership

Gray's Creek Middle School
12.2006 - 01.2014
  • Implement workshops and training sessions for teachers to enhance instructional strategies and improve student outcomes; led professional develop
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance and guide curriculum planning for continuous improvement
  • Collaborated with the school leadership team to design and implement school-wide instructional initiatives aligned with educational standards and best practices
  • Mentored and coached teachers to support their professional growth and development in implementing effective instructional practices
  • Facilitated a culture of collaboration and ongoing learning among educators to foster a supportive and innovative instructional environment

Assistant Principal Intern

John Griffin Middle School
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • As an assistant principal intern, my duties involved overseeing school-wide testing for approximately 950 students, data analysis, and student progress monitoring to drive school improvement initiatives
  • Assisted the Principal in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
  • Conducted classroom observations and provided feedback to teachers to improve instructional practices
  • Managed student behavior and disciplinary issues to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and staff to address student academic or behavioral concerns

Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Fielding Graduate University
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2020

MSA - Master's In School Administration

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
05.2013

Skills

  • Parental communication
  • Student engagement
  • Crisis management
  • Student development

Highlighted Accomplishments

  • During my tenure at Gray's Creek Middle School, I collaborated with a team of seven teachers to create the Collaborative Planning Response (CPR), subsequently presented at local, county-wide, and state-wide forums.
  • Achieved scores in the top 5% in Reading/Language Arts at the school.
  • Fulfilled the role of a teacher-leader for a team and grade level, guiding 15 teachers, leading to my nomination for Teacher of the Year for three consecutive years (2015-2018).
  • Implemented, initiated, and oversaw two to three mentoring groups including Girls on the Run, Pantherettes, and GLITER.
  • Successfully led and collaborated with stakeholders in large school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering community and family engagement from 2009 to 2011 and throughout 2012 and 2014-2018.

Affiliations

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Timeline

Acting Assistant Principal

Sandburg Middle School
11.2022 - 07.2023

Dean of Students

Sandburg Middle School
08.2022 - Current

Instructional Leadership

DoDEA (Brewster Middle School)
01.2014 - 07.2019

Assistant Principal Intern

John Griffin Middle School
07.2012 - 08.2013

Instructional Leadership

Gray's Creek Middle School
12.2006 - 01.2014

MSA - Master's In School Administration

Fayetteville State University

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Fielding Graduate University
Dionne Williams