Kelwin M Williams
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Seasoned college administrator polished in providing comprehensive direction to students and faculty. Well-versed in implementing behavior plans, evaluating students' abilities and interests and collaborating with faculty to develop school programs and curriculum offerings. Committed to care, well-being and needs of students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Southern University A&M College - Baton Rouge La
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Serve as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promote a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provide leadership in the Office of the Dean of Students , Office of Student Conduct, Student Transportation and crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
Dean of Students
Wiley College
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Guided students and parents in future educational decisions by setting educational goals and improving level of life skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Decreased student discipline rates 40% by implementing student discipline program for 800-person student body.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, consequences, interventions and outcomes using Maxient.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
Teacher/Coach
Peach County Board Of Education
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Director of Residence Life/Dean of Students
Paine College
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided an academically rigorous curriculum aligning with specific standards.
- Prepared lesson plans and outlined syllabus.
- Fostered proficiency of oral and written expression, applications and ethics.
- Planned and facilitated field studies to support and enhance classroom curriculum.
- Maintained accurate student grades, records and portfolios.
- Offered input and supported grade level, subject matter -Challenged and motivated students and parents through in-depth lectures and discussions.
- Football coach (Running Back Coach Varsity) (Won the AAA State Championship 2005 & 2006) ,Region Champions 4-AAA 2016& 2017 -AAA State Runner Up 2017 -Selected to coach running backs on the 2018 Middle GA High School Football All- Star Coaching staff (Black Team).
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Alabama A&M University
04.2013 - 08.2013
- Maintained regularly-scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Counseled undergraduates in regard to educational and professional goals.
- Work closely with campus police -Oversight and direct supervision of all activities associated with the University Housing and Residence Life Program.
- Develop and implement Department’s goals, objectives, policies, and establish appropriate service and staffing levels with the allocation of university resources appropriately.
- Revamp Staff Development and training programs for all levels of Department employees to include Maintenance, Residential Operations, Business Services and Custodial Services.
- Coordinate and control summer conference and bridge program lodging and residency for internal/external clients of the University.
Dean of Students
Southern University
10.2008 - 03.2013
- Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities.
- Assisted campus police in investigations.
- Developed and implemented a strategic plan for enhancing and improving campus culture and environment.
- Developed and advised student advisory boards and student government.
- Demonstrated role modeling, ethical decision-making, and cultural competency.
- Chairperson for the Southern University Homecoming Parade.
- Investigate and respond to the concerns of students, parents, university administration, stakeholders, and alumni in such a manner as to provide accurate information, great customer service and foster good public relations
Teacher/ Coach
Talbot County Schools System
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Implemented comprehensive instructional and activities program.
- Maintained classroom discipline utilizing effective classroom management skills.
- Prepared and maintained effective weekly lesson plans.
- Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions.
- Inspired students to translate their academic interests into the real world by taking positive actions.
- Worked as a member of the syllabus development committee and did lesson plans with thorough text selection.
Teacher/ Coach
Peach County Schools Systems
01.2005 - 07.2007
- Provided an academically rigorous curriculum aligning with specific standards.
- Prepared lesson plans and outlined syllabus.
- Fostered proficiency of oral and written expression, applications and ethics.
- Planned and facilitated field studies to support and enhance classroom curriculum.
- Maintained accurate student grades, records and portfolios.
- Offered input and supported grade level, subject matter -Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions.
- Inspired students to -Translate their academic interests into the real world by taking positive actions.
- Football coach (Running Back Coach Varsity) (Won the AAA State Championship 2005 & 2006) and Varsity Boys Soccer Coach.
Education
Diversity And Inclusion Certificate -
University Of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History, Physical Education
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA2005
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Student Engagement
- Crisis Management
- Student Development
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Management
- Curriculum Design
- Academic Intervention
- Faculty Development
- Core Knowledge Sequence
- Multicultural Competence
- Academic advising
- Classical Education
- Multi-tiered Support Systems
- Planning and coordination
- Student assessment
- Personnel Management
- Admissions oversight
- Budget Control
- Student Registration
- Education Model Development
- Database Administration
Affiliations
Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Member, Association of College and University Housing Officers (ACUHO-I) Member, National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP) Member, University BANNER Implementation Management Team Member, University Student Safety & Conduct Council Member, University NCAA Standards and Re-Certification Committee Inc. Member, Fort Valley State National Alumni Association, Higher Education Leadership Fondation Fellow (Kappa Cohort)
Timeline
Dean of Students
Southern University A&M College - Baton Rouge La
08.2023 - Current
Dean of Students
Wiley College
08.2018 - 08.2023
Teacher/Coach
Peach County Board Of Education
09.2015 - 07.2018
Director of Residence Life/Dean of Students
Paine College
02.2014 - 10.2015
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Alabama A&M University
04.2013 - 08.2013
Dean of Students
Southern University
10.2008 - 03.2013
Teacher/ Coach
Talbot County Schools System
07.2007 - 08.2008
Teacher/ Coach
Peach County Schools Systems
01.2005 - 07.2007
Diversity And Inclusion Certificate -
University Of South Florida
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ashworth College
Bachelor of Arts - History, Physical Education
Fort Valley State University
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