Tanya Crawford Williams
Summary
Dynamic education leader focused on attendance strategies, student conduct, and the integration of social-emotional learning. Proven success in designing and implementing district-wide interventions that enhance student engagement and achievement while building staff capacity. Committed to fostering equitable school climates that support the diverse needs of all students. Passionate about driving positive change through innovative practices and collaborative approaches.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Coordinator
Office of Student Conduct & Attendance
08.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the design and rollout of a comprehensive attendance improvement framework, driving a 15% increase in daily attendance across 50+ schools.
- Supervise and mentor a team of 18 specialists, providing ongoing coaching and setting performance goals.
- Develop and deliver professional learning sessions on restorative practices, student conduct policy, and data-driven intervention planning.
- Partnered with community agencies, juvenile services, and family engagement teams to address chronic absenteeism and alternatives to suspension.
Specialist (Social Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices)
Baltimore City Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed district-wide SEL benchmarks and trained 300+ educators on universal screening tools.
- Launched targeted attendance interventions for grades K–12, collaborating with school psychologists and social workers.
- Monitored progress through weekly dashboards and adjusted strategies based on real-time data.
- Provided support to schools classified as Intensive Learning Sites on implementing SEL into school systems and procedures.
- Led meetings to introduce welcoming rituals, engaging pedagogy, and optimistic closure to school teams.
- Supervised Student Wholeness specialists and collaborated with them on SEL resources and learning activities.
- Co-facilitate professional development on topics related to adult SEL, student wholeness, wellness, and practices of social-emotional learning.
Lead Director
Office of Attendance & Truancy
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Devised and implemented early-warning systems using multi-year attendance trends, reducing truancy cases by 20%.
- Collaborated with school leaders to embed attendance goals into School Improvement Plans and educator evaluations.
- Chaired monthly truancy review panels, ensuring equitable disposition of cases and alignment with local regulations.
- Authored district policy revisions on compulsory attendance, securing board approval.
Network Team Facilitator
Office of Student Support & Services
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Co-led a network of 10 schools, guiding administrators and teacher-leaders in data analysis, climate initiatives, and professional learning communities.
- Rolled out a social-emotional learning curriculum, resulting in a 12% drop in office referrals.
- Designed and facilitated workshops on trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive teaching.
School Psychologist
08.2002 - 08.2005
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for students K–12 and crafted individualized behavior support plans.
- Co-facilitated multi-tiered intervention teams to address academic and emotional barriers.
- Delivered parent workshops on anxiety management, executive functioning skills, and family-school partnerships.
Education
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University
MS - Applied Psychology
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MDBS - Psychology
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Proficient in early warning systems
- Educational program planning
- Restorative practices implementation
- Engagement with families and communities
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective solution formulation and implementation
- Responsive to evolving situations
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Skilled in managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks
- Guidance in team dynamics
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Documented and resolved arriers to chronic absenteeism which led to improved attendance rates.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved collaboration across schools and the district attendance team by introducing Microsoft Teams for professional development tasks.
Affiliations
- Toastmasters
- Public School Administrators and Supervisors-District Office Representative
- Equity Advisory Committee
- Restorative Practices Institute
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- NCBCW
Certification
Maryland State Department of Education
Timeline
Lead Coordinator
Office of Student Conduct & Attendance
08.2023 - Current
Specialist (Social Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices)
Baltimore City Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2023
Lead Director
Office of Attendance & Truancy
07.2019 - 08.2023
Network Team Facilitator
Office of Student Support & Services
08.2017 - 07.2019
School Psychologist
08.2002 - 08.2005
MS - Applied Psychology
University of Baltimore
BS - Psychology
Coppin State University
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Argosy University
College Teaching Experience
- University of Baltimore, Counseling Techniques (Graduate course)
- Loyola University Maryland, Family Therapy Practicum
- Morgan State University, Introduction to Psychological Assessment
- Coppin State University, School Psychology Seminar
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