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Leah Williams
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Student-focused educational leader dedicated to enhancing learning environments through collaborative training initiatives. Developed tailored programs that align with organizational goals, driving employee growth and improving educational outcomes. Fostered meaningful relationships across school communities to promote student development.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning and Development Specialist
Office of the State Controller
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated training courses to enhance employee skills and knowledge retention for statewide systems, such as the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
- Collaborated with subject matter expert (SME) work groups to update training courses and develop new materials, ensuring alignment with evolving learning needs.
- Collaborated with departments to identify learning needs and resources.
- Facilitated partnerships with state training teams to enhance resource sharing and develop effective training solutions.
- Organized and led training to address specific training needs and program oversight.
- Developed training programs aligned with state controller's operational goals.
- Ensure training aligns with OSC’s principles of Integrity/ Ethics.
- Support operational goals such as risk management and efficiency.
- Incorporated modern training methods and tools to improve learning experiences and increase system proficiency.
- Worked within our learning management system (LMS) to ensure seamless accessibility and meet functional needs.
- Utilize instructional design skills to develop compelling and interactive e-learning content using various authoring tools to include Articulate 360.
- Enhance the learning experience by incorporating multimedia elements, quizzes, and assessments.
Middle School Teacher
Wake County Public School
Apex, North Carolina
06.2001 - 08.2022
- Teaching grades between (6th-8th) grades, Healthful Living Department Chair and Journalism/Yearbook advisor.
- Teach adaptive PE to students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
- Created personalized intervention learning plans to support academic success for diverse learners.
- Mentor Coordinator for incoming teachers
- Observed and supported incoming teachers during their onboarding process.
- Beginning Teacher Mentor
- Participated in school improvement team meetings for over five years to enhance academic performance.
- Achieved targeted yearbook sales goals for two consecutive years, contributing to program sustainability.
- Direct 100+ students in the orientation of the school yearbook.
- Secured over $2000 through Donors Choose for digital equipment, enhancing yearbook production quality.
Middle/High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer
Campbell County Schools
Lynchburg, VA
07.1998 - 06.2001
- Developed and implemented athletic training curriculum for grades 11 and 12.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations to uphold workplace safety.
- Created and enforced individualized rehabilitation plans for athletes to enhance recovery and performance.
- Maintained detailed documentation to ensure compliance and monitor student progress.
- Instructed students in effective use of learning materials and equipment.
- Established clear objectives for all learning activities, facilitating structured instruction.
- Monitored adherence to OSHA regulations throughout program execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - School and Community Health: Sports Medicine
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.1993 - 05.1998
Skills
- Instructional Design
- E-learning development
- Learning management systems
- Training Program Management
- Curriculum development
- Training facilitation
- Training program design
- Training delivery
- Training evaluation
- Onboarding programs
- Needs assessment
- Performance assessment
- Competency mapping
- Performance consulting
- Project management
- Blended learning
- E-learning design
- Facilitation techniques
- Workshop coordination
- Adult learning theory
- Collaborative training
- Cross-Functional Efficiency
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Clear communication
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal relations
- Diversity and inclusion
- Organizational development
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability to change
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Self-Motivation
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Skill building
- Video conferencing
- Group instruction
- Class scheduling
- Record videos
- Materials preparation
- Group discussion facilitation
- Active listening
- Strategic planning
- Instructional design
- Soft skills training
- Instructional Design
- Organizational skills
- Online training experience
- Skill building
- Reliability
- Record videos
- Materials preparation
- Professionalism
- Course materials development
- Clear communication
- Workshop facilitation
- Instructional Design
Achievements
- Organized a Hoops for Heart at West Lake Middle School for 3 years and raised over $5000 dollars for the American Heart Association., Faculty Adviser for SADD – Students Against Drunk Driving., Founding Member of the East Carolina University Student Athletic Trainers Club., Cheerleading Coach., Sports Safety Technician and School First Responder.
Timeline
Learning and Development Specialist
Office of the State Controller
08.2022 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Wake County Public School
06.2001 - 08.2022
Middle/High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer
Campbell County Schools
07.1998 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - School and Community Health: Sports Medicine
East Carolina University
08.1993 - 05.1998