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, MN09.2018
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2000
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