Renee Williams
Chicago,IL
Summary
Educator and administrator with several years of experience in the classroom and team leadership in elementary and high school settings. A dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Youth Connection Charter School
09.2022 - Current
- Developed high-impact programs for optimal results, focusing on strategic planning and execution.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Helped directors resolve production, casting and budgeting issues impacting station performance.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction with proactive communication and timely issue resolution.
Vice Principal/Instructional Lead Instructor
Chatham Academy High School
01.2018 - Current
- Developed school schedules for remote learning, in-person and hybrid models to accommodate diverse schedules to accommodate the needs of student during the pandemic
- Lead and develop subject area curriculum and instruction for Competency-Based Instruction and Competency-Based Education (CBI and CBE) that increase student rigor and engagement from 10% to 25% during the pandemic
- Designed and implement School Improvement Plan (SIP) that coincides with Chicago Public School (CPS) School Improvement Plan Academic
- Continued professional development and coaching faculty in areas for trauma-informed care and diverse instruction of inclusive students, during which enrollment of underrepresented students increased by 13%, and 16% of students demonstrated mastery of both general and inclusive practices
- Coached, advised, and directed new teachers and support staffs in classroom management, teamwork, and classroom dynamics, resulting in a significant increase in student achievement scores at the end of the year
- Develop restorative practices in and out of the classroom for both teachers and students increase student and teacher retention but 15%
- Mentored Return Students Program (RSP) seniors in the digital media program to successfully transition to post-secondary education and college/career readiness (100% of students received scholarships, internships, and co-op placements)
- Used data to inform decisions to improve student's academic achievement by 85%, teacher rigor, and engagement by 90%, and reduce the dropout rate by 35%.
Classroom Teacher/Acting Assistant Principal
St. Charles Youth and Family Services
11.2009 - 06.2017
- Leading school logistics in the absence Principal and Assistant Principal’s
- Teaching, counseling, and guiding children expelled from Milwaukee Public School, for immense emotional and behavior disorders
- Communicating with staff and local entities in involved in students live in and out of the St
- Charles Youth and Family Service system
- Part-time Custodial Care Instructor/Supervisor
- Teaching students basic custodial care procedures while administering testing BETCO National Custodial Care Certification
- Supervising students in the Youth Employment Service (Y.E.S).
Education
Master of Science - Education
Voorhees College
Denmark, SC10.2024
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision -
National Louis University
Wheeling, IL06.2016
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Middle Childhood/Early Adolescent Education and a minor in Broad field Social Studies -
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI12.2007
Skills
- Effective Leader
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Leadership
- Financial Management
- Budget Coordination
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Grant Writing
Certification
- American Sports Education Program - Certified to coach soccer, basketball, and volleyball
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Quote
About morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.
Ernest Hemingway
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests by 30 - 45 %.
- Improved student STAR testing scores to attain district, state, and federal standards.
- Administered $ 950,000 budget with no overages for 5 straight years.
- Integrated Google Classroom and Zoom into daily classroom instruction, which allowed students greater access to information and reduced teaching staff's administrative functions by 80%.
- Spearheaded School and Community improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved Chicago Public School benchmarks.
Timeline
Program Director
Youth Connection Charter School
09.2022 - Current
Vice Principal/Instructional Lead Instructor
Chatham Academy High School
01.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher/Acting Assistant Principal
St. Charles Youth and Family Services
11.2009 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Education
Voorhees College
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision -
National Louis University
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Middle Childhood/Early Adolescent Education and a minor in Broad field Social Studies -
Wisconsin Lutheran College
- American Sports Education Program - Certified to coach soccer, basketball, and volleyball
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
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