Tiara P. Williams
Somerset
Summary
Diligent Dean of Students with a proven track record of fostering student development, enhancing academic success, and leading initiatives to improve student engagement. Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills demonstrated in resolving complex student issues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Community Charter School Of Paterson
08.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement a school-wide behavior management system, including recognition, incentives, rewards, and progressive consequences.
- Establish and oversee student culture routines and procedures (e.g., assemblies, arrival, lunch, dismissal).
- Collect and analyze student behavior data to inform decision-making and interventions.
- 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.
- Coach teachers to uphold the school’s vision for culture and classroom management.
- Design and lead professional development on student culture, behavior management, and engagement strategies.
- Ensure adherence to student safety and discipline regulations, including HIB investigations.
- Complete all compliance-related tasks for student suspensions and discipline referrals.
- Serve as instructional manager for specials teachers.
Physical education Teacher
Kipp Newark Community Prep
01.2020 - Current
- Instructed physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness such as nutrition.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels quarterly and adjusted objectives accordingly.
- Effectively managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments.
Grade Level Chair
Kipp Newark Community Prep
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Addressed and implemented curriculum needs that accurately address student goals.
- Communicated directly with parents and students to address behavior norms and expectations.
- Created examples and non-examples of effective communication between staff, teachers, and families.
- Worked directly with the Special Education team to create systems to better support our Exceptional Learners.
- Upheld the KIPP: NCP model - Safe, Known & Loved through check-ins, observations and continuous cycles of feedback.
Elementary Teacher
Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Lincoln University
01.2011
M.A. - Adapted(Special) Physical Education
Western Michigan University
01.2017
No Degree - Supervisor Certificate
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ10-2025
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Analyst
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Learning
- Crisis management
- Student development
- Behavioral management
Language
English
Timeline
Dean of Students
Community Charter School Of Paterson
08.2023 - Current
Grade Level Chair
Kipp Newark Community Prep
01.2021 - 01.2022
Physical education Teacher
Kipp Newark Community Prep
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Achievement First Crown Heights Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2017
M.A. - Adapted(Special) Physical Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Lincoln University
No Degree - Supervisor Certificate
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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