Earl Williams
Lees Summit,Missouri
Summary
Educational leader offering twenty-nine years of career excellence in teaching and school administration. Proven in-depth knowledge of curriculum implementation, budget development, student achievement improvement, fostering positive parent/community relations, and establishing and directing effective teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Edgenuity Instructor/Credit Recovery
Kansas City, Kansas Public School District
07.2023 - Current
- Lazar focused on improving student academic performance
- I assisted students in making up the credits needed for graduation
- Developed and implemented support for at-risk students.
Network Operations/Programming
Bott Christian Radio Network
01.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Kansas City, Kansas Public School District
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Co-Teacher in English and Social Studies
- Maintained a Special Education academic caseload of twenty-five students
- Developed Individual Educational Plans for a caseload of twenty students
- Counselor of Special Education student
High School Principal- Southwest Early College Campus
Kansas City, Missouri Public School District
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Coordinated all departmental functions to ensure growth in student achievement
- Implemented and participated in outgoing teacher professional development
- Established and implemented the state improvement plan
- Advanced a new data-driven platform for improving instructional practices
- Developed and implemented all budgets to ensure equitable resource distribution
- Managed school administrative teams, master schedule, registration, and community outreach.
High School/Middle School Principal-McKinley Leadership Academy
St. Louis Missouri Public School District
07.2009 - 07.2015
- Restructured curriculum to support gifted students and establish a new public high school
- Cultivated productive teacher leadership teams to drive excellent instruction
- Formally evaluated all program performance against expectations
- Coordinated the accreditation team to achieve state accreditation with distinction
- Improved organization and instruction by personally mentoring teachers.
Middle School/Elementary Principal-Northeast Middle School
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
06.2006 - 07.2009
- Assessed teacher and staff performance
- Implemented modernistic strategies and methods to improve student achievement
- Developed and implemented state and federal budgets
- Utilized standardized assessment data to improve instruction
- Provided continuous evaluation and assistance of all academic programs.
Elementary Principal – Jefferson Elementary
St. Louis Public School District
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Developed a robust literacy program to enhance reading skills using children’s literature
- Directed clusters of students in discovery learning in Science and Mathematics
- Targeted business, district, state, and federal funding to enhance instruction
- Implemented a supplemental teacher evaluation method to ensure goals were met
- Established district and Vashon Compact goals and objectives with fidelity.
Chief Academic Officer/ School Director
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
06.2000 - 07.2003
- Developed and implemented policies adopted by the Board of Directors
- Coordinated budget development and implementation with the school board
- Spearheaded strategic planning and managed all school operations
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards, and school requirements
- Created and administered a student-centered direct enrichment curriculum
- Led standard operational procedures with approval from the Board of Directors.
Elementary School Principal – Crispus Attucks Communication Magnet School
Kansas City Public School District
07.1996 - 06.2000
- Supervised the development of the vision and mission of this communication and writing magnet school
- Developed the mass media curriculum and enhanced the radio and television studios
- Trained students and teachers in broadcast operations
- Engaged teachers in instructional improvement based on assessment data
- Developed and implemented all local and state budgets.
Education
Doctoral Studies Coursework - District Administration
Specialist of Education - District Administration
06.2024
Educational Specialist - District Administration
05.2024
Master of Science - School Administration
01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Education
01.1981
Skills
- Curriculum design and student academic assessment specialist
- Instructional leader supporting differentiated instruction, inclusion, and equity
- Skilled professional development trainer
- Organizer of data-driven instruction
- Urban, suburban, rural, and charter school administrative leadership experience
- Communications expert
- Staff Development
- Fundraising strategies
- Student Engagement
- Community Engagement
- Educational research
Certificationsandlicensure
- Kansas Department of Education - Building Leadership K-12
- Kansas Department of Education - Special Education K-12
- Illinois Department of Education - Special Education Certification K-12
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Secondary Social Science Certification
Activitiesaccomplishmentshonors
- Educational Policy Fellow. (EPFP) Missouri
- Harvard University Graduate School of Educational Leadership participant
- Member of Phi Delta Kappa Educational Leadership Fraternity
- Missouri Educational Leadership Academy
- Principal of the Year Kansas City, Missouri Crispus Attucks Elementary School.
- Principal of McKinley Leadership Academy ranked tenth in academics in Missouri 2014
- School and District Accreditation Team Member. (Advanced Ed)
- Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity In
Broadcastingexperience
- KCCV-FM, Overland Park, Kansas, Bott Radio Network, 2019, Present
- KOFO-AM, Ottawa, Kansas, Announcer, 2018, 2019
- KJLU-FM, Jefferson City, Missouri, Show Host, 2011, 2020
- KLUM-FM, Jefferson City, Missouri, Program Director, 1978, 1981
- KJMO-FM, Jefferson City, Missouri, Announcer, 1976, 1978
- KWOS-AM, Columbia, Missouri, Announcer/News, 1975, 1976
- KRCG TV-13, Jefferson City, Missouri, News Reporter, 1974, 1975
Affiliations
- Member National Education Association
- Member Kansas Association of Broadcasters
- Board of Directors Vine Street Manor
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Edgenuity Instructor/Credit Recovery - Kansas City, Kansas Public School District
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Kansas City, Kansas Public School District
07.2019 - 07.2023
Network Operations/Programming - Bott Christian Radio Network
01.2019 - Current
High School Principal- Southwest Early College Campus - Kansas City, Missouri Public School District
07.2015 - 08.2016
High School/Middle School Principal-McKinley Leadership Academy - St. Louis Missouri Public School District
07.2009 - 07.2015
Middle School/Elementary Principal-Northeast Middle School - Kansas City Kansas Public School District
06.2006 - 07.2009
Elementary Principal – Jefferson Elementary - St. Louis Public School District
07.2003 - 07.2006
Chief Academic Officer/ School Director - Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
06.2000 - 07.2003
Elementary School Principal – Crispus Attucks Communication Magnet School - Kansas City Public School District
07.1996 - 06.2000
- Doctoral Studies Coursework, District Administration
Saint Louis University - Specialist of Education, District Administration
- Educational Specialist, District Administration
- Master of Science, School Administration
- Bachelor of Science, Education
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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