Joshua Williams
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven Educator with a 15-year record of success and communication, planning and problem-solving abilities required for delivering exceptional education to students while maintaining supportive and structured learning environments. Polished in developing and implementing student-focused practices and technological strategies to enhance classroom settings. Boosts student engagement through experiential learning, team collaboration and digital approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Of School
Guidepost Montessori at Spring Mill
Westfield, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Directly Oversee and Manage Program Quality
- Create a compelling and collaborative campus culture which emphasizes core values, attracts, retains, and motivates a team of top quality educators.
- Supervise, mentor and develop staff, always with an eye towards leadership succession planning
- Hold Regular group and one on one meetings with campus staff, as needed for culture building and program quality.
- Give regular feedback to campus staff in order to keep them well-informed about their performance.
- Conduct Regular classroom observations(2 per week) keeping notes in order to support all Lead Teachers and Guides.
- Plan professional development for staff as needed to meet program quality standards.
- Deliver both oral and written performance reviews and salary reviews to all Lead Teachers and Guides in accordance with standard review schedule.
- Manage Campus Operations
- Provide Exceptional Customer Service
- Drive Campus Profitability
- Social Media Development
- Marketing
- Hiring Events
JW Music Education/Project Management
D E S I G N A N D C O N S U L T I N G
05.2009 - Current
- Leadership Development for Music Programs
- Music and Visual Consulting
- Recruiting
- Nationwide Clinician
- Drill Design
- Behavior Support Specialist.
Catering and Sales
City BBQ
Louisville, KY
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Serve food items at buffet tables or directly to guests ensuring accuracy of orders.
- Ensure compliance with health department regulations regarding safe food handling practices.
- Inspect banquet rooms prior to events for cleanliness and report any issues immediately for resolution.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Deliver prepared meals to designated locations within specified time frames.
- Greet guests upon arrival and provide them with menu information as needed.
Behavior Support Specialist
Perry Township School District
Marion County, IN
07.2023 - 11.2023
- PBIS Leadership and Development
- Leader in Me Focus
- PBIS Bus Safety and Development
- Discipline/Parent and Family Support
- Small Group Interventions
- Behavior Development
- Community Engagement Team Leader.
Director of State Level 21st Century Programs
Crossroads Elementary
Mount Washington, KY
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed ideas for programs and features that station could produce
- Performed personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance
- Checked completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolved program log inaccuracies
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers
- Established and oversaw administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors and senior management
- Consulted with agency staff and other community programs on program-related federal, state and county regulations and policies.
Instructional Coach
Department Of Education
, KY
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communicates and reports to facilitate student learning
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Participated in week-long intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills
- Administered minor first aid to injured students and notified school nurse to render additional aid.
Server/Bartender/Curbside/Catering/Sales/Management
Applebees
Lexington, KY
02.2012 - 02.2018
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification
- Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances
- Upsold customers and optimized table-turns to outperform average sales
- Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Hotel Front Desk/Marketing/Admin Manager
Marriott/LGC
Lexington, KY
01.2015 - 07.2016
- This was two different positions that was based around running a successful Front Desk, Enhancing Strong Marketing Skills, Working with different hotels around Lexington, Kentucky to help with staffing and growing strong team leadership
- Working maintaining a positive workplace for all staff, and building strong successful teams for the future.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration -
Midway University
12.2016
B.B.A in Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS
12.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- SEL
- Behavior Management
- Negotiation
- Performance Improvements
- Payroll Processing
- Account Management
- Human Resources Support
- Retention Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment
- College Recruiting
- Employee Hiring
- Candidate Sourcing
- Progress Tracking
- Room Preparation
- First Aid/CPR
- Leadership
- Self-Directed
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Documentation and Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Systems
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Contract Negotiation
- Administrative Support
- Attention to Detail
- Calendar Management
- Community Outreach
- Event Planning
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Title: Business Admin/Music Education
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- 15 years teaching Music Education programs all across the United States
- Nationwide Performing Arts Judge for Marching Band, Indoor Percussion, Colorguard and Winds.
- 3x KMEA State Marching Band Champion
- 3x Tri-state Indoor Percussion Champion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Of School
Guidepost Montessori at Spring Mill
11.2023 - Current
Behavior Support Specialist
Perry Township School District
07.2023 - 11.2023
Catering and Sales
City BBQ
05.2023 - 01.2024
Director of State Level 21st Century Programs
Crossroads Elementary
05.2021 - 07.2023
Instructional Coach
Department Of Education
01.2017 - 05.2020
Hotel Front Desk/Marketing/Admin Manager
Marriott/LGC
01.2015 - 07.2016
Server/Bartender/Curbside/Catering/Sales/Management
Applebees
02.2012 - 02.2018
JW Music Education/Project Management
D E S I G N A N D C O N S U L T I N G
05.2009 - Current
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration -
Midway University
B.B.A in Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS