Shohn Williams
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven leader in fostering student development and managing crises, with a track record at Chicago Public Schools. Expert in behavioral management and crisis intervention, I've enhanced school culture and student safety. Skilled in community engagement and multicultural competence, I've significantly improved parental communication and student engagement through innovative strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Chicago Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2024
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Developed strategic initiatives to address crucial areas such as student success, diversity, and inclusion.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency in handling student concerns and issues.
- Implemented proactive measures to prevent incidents of bullying or harassment within the school community.
- Enhanced school spirit by coordinating extracurricular activities that promoted camaraderie among students.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to provide additional resources for students'' personal development opportunities.
Mental Health Technician
Streamwood Mental Health Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2012
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2005
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Parental Communication
- Student Engagement
- Crisis Management
- Student Development
- Behavioral Management
- Academic Intervention
- Multicultural Competence
- Multi-tiered Support Systems
Timeline
Dean of Students
Chicago Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2024
Mental Health Technician
Streamwood Mental Health Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Education
Lewis University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Xavier University
Similar Profiles
Vanessa SimmonsVanessa Simmons
Lifeguard at City Of Chicago-Chicago Public SchoolsLifeguard at City Of Chicago-Chicago Public Schools
Eugene Shim IIEugene Shim II
After-School Program Instructor at City Of Chicago-Chicago Public SchoolsAfter-School Program Instructor at City Of Chicago-Chicago Public Schools
Jeanaya S. AdamsJeanaya S. Adams
CTE Team Lead at Chicago Public Schools/Chicago Military AcademyCTE Team Lead at Chicago Public Schools/Chicago Military Academy
Jessica E. HornsbyJessica E. Hornsby
Special Education Classroom Assistant at City of Chicago/Chicago Public SchoolsSpecial Education Classroom Assistant at City of Chicago/Chicago Public Schools
Skye NewsomeSkye Newsome
Customer Experience Champion II at VerizonCustomer Experience Champion II at Verizon