Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
MILITARY SERVICE
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Johnny L. Wyatt

Johnny L. Wyatt

Nashville,USA

Summary

Dynamic and strategic Education Administrator with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and over 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Academic Affairs and Student Success programs. Proven expertise in providing oversight of student support services, including Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Engagement. I have successfully led initiatives that enhance student retention, achievement, and engagement through data-informed strategies and technology integration. I possess extensive experience in K12 teaching and school leadership, including Banner, EAB, DegreeWorks, Canvas, and other CRM platforms, ensuring that services meet the evolving needs of diverse student populations. My strong background in cross-campus collaboration has fostered effective partnerships that align with institutional goals and compliance standards. Passionate about promoting an inclusive, student-centered environment, I am committed to leveraging my skills to drive positive changes and student outcomes in both K-12 & post-secondary education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director, AESP/TRIO - Student Support Services & Adjunct Instructor

Fisk University
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided leadership, planning, and supervision to the federally funded TRIO Student Support Services program, a federally funded grant designed to support low income, first generation, and students with disabilities in reaching their academic goals including college persistence and graduation.
  • Managed two Department of Education grants (TRIO & Title III) totaling $1.8 million.
  • Supervised a team of five Academic Counselors who provide front-facing student support services and ensured the use of technology to track and analyze student data.
  • Planned, implemented, coordinated, and evaluated student support services and activities for first year students and retention events.
  • Worked closely with the V.P. of Enrollment Management to develop plans for fall enrollment and new student orientation.
  • Taught African American, U.S. & World History courses.

Education Foundation Manager

Tri-State Minority Supplier & Development Council
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Led fundraising efforts and donor engagement for scholarship donations.
  • Administer scholarships, ensuring financial stability and compliance.
  • Mentor students and prepare presentations for award events.

Education Project Manager

Tristate Minority Supplier & Development Council
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Led fundraising efforts and donor engagement for scholarship donations.
  • Administered scholarships, ensuring financial stability and compliance.
  • Evaluated student application packets for scholarship and prepare presentations for award events.
  • Collaborated with high school counselors to identify underserved and deserving students for scholarships.

Assistant Director

Nashville State Community College, Southeast Campus
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted the Director in the daily operation of the Southeast Campus and managed all aspects of the campus Welcome and Tutoring Centers, ensuring both centers provided the appropriate resources related to student enrollment and academic support.
  • In the absence of the Campus Director, served as the Campus Director.
  • Managed routine services essential to operation of the Southeast Campus Welcome Center and provided instructional facilitation to support faculty and students.
  • Provided student services pertinent to recruitment, enrollment, registration, records, advisement, and retention.
  • Responsible for conducting staff evaluations.
  • Collaborated with several key stakeholders to address retention and graduation disparities among male students, with specific focus on black males.
  • Taught 1st Year Students and Student Success courses.

Coordinator - College Success Advisors

Columbia State Community College
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Supervised a team of six College Success Advisors across five campuses.
  • Managed Advising office for north Campus.
  • Analyzed student data to make programmatic changes in advising procedures and practices.
  • Worked collaboratively with Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Faculty & Staff.
  • Managed and advised a caseload of 300 students.
  • Managed departmental budgets, sci-quest orders, travel claims and peer mentor scholarships.
  • Taught 1st Year Student Course.

Academic Counselor/Coach

Tennessee State University
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Coached and advised students in developing realistic educational career plans through schedule planning for each semester and summer school.
  • Assisted students with developing student success plans in through to graduation.
  • Collaborated with various departments to plan new student orientation.
  • Played a key role in coordinating New Student Orientation for international students and students with disabilities.
  • Recorded and maintained student academic information in Banner systems
  • Met with Senior level administrators to analyze student data and develop strategic plans for struggling students and ineffective procedures.
  • Taught Academic/ College Success strategies classes each semester.

Assistant Principal & Classroom Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2014
  • Led an academy of 400 students, supervised 28 teachers; provided instructional leadership and managed school improvement/culture initiatives.
  • Planned and coordinated operational activities to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and correlated district policies.
  • Reviewed and revised policies and procedures for effective implementation and documentation of academic programs and curriculum.
  • Assisted with class scheduling and provided overall administrative leadership to enhance the Professional Learning Communities.
  • I taught various subjects, including History, Geography, Economics & Government, and coordinated mentorship programs for at-risk students at middle & high schools.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Education Specialist - Education Administration & Supervision

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Master of Education - Social Science Education

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Bachelor’s - Social Sciences

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Skills

    Collaboration and Partnership Development

    Leadership and Team Development

    Budget Management and Fiscal Responsibility

    Program Development and Evaluation

    Crisis Management and Student Support

    Communication and Public Speaking

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a 96% proficiency and advanced rate for students on state assessments as a classroom teacher.
  • Developed and implemented credit recovery programs and Saturday school initiatives as an assistant principal, supporting struggling seniors in graduating high school.
  • Launched student support initiatives that led to a 12% increase in retention rates for the TRIO program and a 5% rise in the number of program graduates.

Affiliations

  • Maxine Smith Executive Leadership Fellow, TN Board of Regents
  • Council for Opportunity in Education
  • Tennessee Association of Special Programs – TRIO/SSS
  • National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

Certification

7-12th :History

K-12: School Administration

Timeline

Education Project Manager

Tristate Minority Supplier & Development Council
03.2025 - 06.2025

Education Foundation Manager

Tri-State Minority Supplier & Development Council
03.2025 - 07.2025

Executive Director, AESP/TRIO - Student Support Services & Adjunct Instructor

Fisk University
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Director

Nashville State Community College, Southeast Campus
04.2022 - 08.2023

Coordinator - College Success Advisors

Columbia State Community College
01.2019 - 04.2022

Academic Counselor/Coach

Tennessee State University
10.2016 - 06.2018

Assistant Principal & Classroom Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2005 - 07.2014

Education Specialist - Education Administration & Supervision

Tennessee State University

Master of Education - Social Science Education

Delta State University

Bachelor’s - Social Sciences

Delta State University

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Tennessee State University

MILITARY SERVICE

US Army Reserves, 467th Combat Engineer Battalion (8 years, Honorably Discharged)
Johnny L. Wyatt