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JENNIFER WILLIAMS

JENNIFER WILLIAMS

Educational Administrator
Danbury,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic Principal versed in preparing annual school budgets and implementing improvements to reduce costs. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. Over 22 years of experience in academic settings with expertise in Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, and Professional Development.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

Elementary Principal/District Inst. Specialist

Danbury ISD
Danbury, TX
07.2017 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • DISD Elementary Principal of the Year-2 years

Assistant Principal

Coldspring-oakhurst CISD
Coldspring, TX
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Developed and evaluated instructional programs
  • Provided professional development to teachers district wide
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.

Instructional Coach

Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Coldspring, TX
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
  • Developed curriculum for PK-8 Literacy
  • Developed Common Formative Assessments for grades PK-5 in all core content areas

Teacher/Summer School Principal

Lufkin Middle School ⧫
Lufkin, TX
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Member Campus Evaluation and Improvement Committee
  • Red Ribbon Week Coordinator
  • Mentor to new teachers
  • Summer School Principal 2012 and 2013

Grant Coordinator, Tutors

GEAR UP Grant, volunteers
07.2008 - 07.2011
  • 100% of graduating class accepted to post-secondary education or military
  • Recognized in Texas House of Representatives
  • Responsible for monthly reports on budget, teacher professional development and student progress
  • Planned and led Professional Development
  • Coordinate student, teacher, and parent programs
  • Lead curriculum revision for AP courses
  • Plan and manage annual budget-$300, 000
  • Create and implement growth plans for struggling teachers
  • Coordinated College

Teacher

Brookhollow Elementary ⧫
Lufkin, TX
10.2004 - 06.2008
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Member of Campus Evaluation and Improvement Committee
  • Member of District Evaluation and Improvement Committee
  • Grade Level Team Leader
  • Curriculum Writer
  • Developed TAKS workshop for students
  • Prepared and Participated in Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Certification
  • $1500 Grant recipient

Teacher

Manor Middle School ⧫
Killeen, TX
08.2000 - 10.2004
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Gifted and Talented teacher
  • Pre-AP teacher
  • Member of Site-based Decision Making Committee
  • Mentor for new teachers
  • Organized awards ceremonies
  • Developed Curriculum for GT and Pre-AP English Courses
  • Killeen Education Foundation Grant Recipient

Education

Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2018

Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Course Description Writing
  • Decision Making
  • Student Activity Program Planning
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Student Performance Data Analysis
  • School Improvements Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Professional Development Planning
  • Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
  • Curricula Evaluation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Budget Recommendation

Accomplishments

  • Instituted peer review program for teaching professionals, which promoted collaborative teamwork, respect and appreciation among staff members.
  • Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests
  • Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
  • Established school's social media presence and automated phone system to alert parents and students of critical or time-sensitive information.
  • Presented at state and national professional conferences
  • Developed and Maintained $600,000 grant budget
  • Recognized in the Texas House of Representatives for work with 2011 Senior Class

Certification

Superintendent PK-12

Principal PK-12

Generalist 4-8

Secondary English 6-12

ESL Supplemental

Timeline

Elementary Principal/District Inst. Specialist

Danbury ISD
07.2017 - Current

Assistant Principal

Coldspring-oakhurst CISD
06.2015 - 06.2017

Instructional Coach

Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
07.2013 - 06.2015

Teacher/Summer School Principal

Lufkin Middle School ⧫
07.2011 - 07.2013

Grant Coordinator, Tutors

GEAR UP Grant, volunteers
07.2008 - 07.2011

Teacher

Brookhollow Elementary ⧫
10.2004 - 06.2008

Teacher

Manor Middle School ⧫
08.2000 - 10.2004

Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Capella University

Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership

Stephen F. Austin State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
JENNIFER WILLIAMSEducational Administrator