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John Williams

Plain Dealing,LA

Summary

SCHOOL LEADER Detail-oriented and highly analytical professional with military experience in leading organizations, and guiding academic excellence ensuring academic growth in at-risk students. Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering a 6-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students, and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Marshall ISD
01.2018 - Current
  • Works as 7th Grade principal for 400+ students on a leadership team whose motto is ‘We are still Re-Writing Our Story.’ Uses discipline data to make administrative and faculty decisions to enhance positive behavior while steering necessary modifications
  • Facilitated data meetings developed reteach plans and ensured lesson plans were aligned to the state curriculum and campus improvement plan
  • Supports PBIS, organizes expulsion hearings, delivers instructional strategies and classroom management techniques to teachers, and supports all extra-curricular activities associated with students
  • Implement the “Get Better Faster Model” to grow new teachers
  • Motivating students and teachers to accomplish and excel in school goals and vision
  • Establishing positive environment and cultivating collegial relationships
  • Executes training for teachers to set up an optimal culture for learning and teaching; observes teachers by the T-TESS rubric and provides weekly feedback
  • Ensured easier access and more fluent handling of infractions by revitalizing, and restructuring the discipline office
  • Communicating discipline concerns to parents promptly
  • As the campus lead safety officer, my responsibility consists of teaching all school employees and students processes and procedures for the following drills: tornado, fire, hostile intruder, bomb threat, and secure.

Middle School Band Director

Tyler ISD
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Holding auditions and selecting band members, choosing music that the band plays, and rehearsing/refining showpieces
  • Teaches skills in instrumental music (band, orchestra, instrumental ensemble) and music appreciation, harmony, and explorations in music to secondary pupils
  • Plans a balanced music program, and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allocated time
  • Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of pupils
  • Cooperates with school administration in providing musical programs for school-related activities and community functions
  • Prepares at least two public concerts per school year.

Paraprofessional

Plain Dealing High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement
  • Assists and guides all students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
  • Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
  • Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
  • Participates in the IEP process and serves asa resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
  • Assists all students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

Head-Start Teacher

Region 7
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Provide emotional support by establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging expression and autonomy
  • Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive, and redirecting misbehavior
  • Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with various modalities and materials
  • Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children’s analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language
  • Follow agency procedures to ensure reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect
  • Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information.

Education

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Parent Engagement and Communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-Driven Instruction

Core Proficiencies

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Data Analyzes
  • Coaching New Teachers
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Training and Leadership
  • Performance Appraisals
  • School Safety

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Marshall ISD
01.2018 - Current

Middle School Band Director

Tyler ISD
01.2014 - 01.2018

Paraprofessional

Plain Dealing High School
01.2012 - 01.2013

Head-Start Teacher

Region 7
01.2010 - 01.2012

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