WILLIE Samuel
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A dedicated and responsive educator with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized scholar support. With a strong belief in regards to inclusivity, a safe and balanced work environment is considered and pushed forward. Having developed a comfort in working with students of different skill levels and various ages, began to help promote learning to excell educational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students & Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Urban Dove Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
- Monitored campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Conducted outreach efforts to welcome new students during orientation sessions.
- Developed relationships with external organizations to create opportunities for students' professional growth.
- Led initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence among all students.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
Team Viper Founder/Director/ Head Coach
Team Viper NYC
Brooklyn, New York
01.2018 - Current
- Founded in 2018 in Dyckman, NY
- 85% of HS Seniors received a full and/or partial scholarship
- Directed and led as the head coach for the team
- Oversaw all aspects of the program as well as maintained and improve the team's success
- Recruited and trained interns on helping carry out responsibilities for the program, such as creating spreadsheets for finances and booking tournaments out of state
- Traveled with athletes to various tournaments around the country to give athletes country-wide exposure
- Collaborated with athletes and college coaches to get athletes partial and/or full scholarships to continue their academic and athletic careers
ELA Curriculum Assistant & Lead ELA Teacher
BSNBCS
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided individualized instruction to students with special needs.
- Conducted classroom observations and compiled data on student performance.
- Assisted in the creation of curriculum maps and pacing guides for each subject area.
- Organized and maintained records of student progress according to school policies and procedures.
- Facilitated small group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Assisted in the preparation of materials for IEP meetings as requested by teachers or administrators.
- Served as a resource person for staff members seeking assistance related to curriculum implementation strategies.
- Advised teachers on methods of instruction that would be most effective for their classrooms.
- Prepared reports summarizing student academic progress over time.
- Provided feedback on teacher performance evaluations regarding their use of curriculum standards.
- Facilitated collaboration between general education and special education teachers to ensure inclusionary practices were being followed.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Lead ELA Teacher & ELA Content Lead
Achievement First Linden Elementary School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Content Lead and ELA Team Lead
- Created and prepared materials and packets for ELA teachers weekly
- 90% of scholars passed ELA Mock Exam
- 93% of scholars grew three step levels within Guided Reading
- Oversaw scholar performance and progress, as well as scholar outcomes in 4th grade classrooms
- Created & led meetings to discuss ways to improve as a school
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension and outcome
- Administered Standardized Tests for Math & ELA
- Created a strong classroom culture and ensured to establish rapport with scholars
Lead Teacher
Learning Center
Manhattan, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Kindergarten
- All 25 Kinder Scholars Graduated/Moved up to first grade
- Trained new teachers and taught them to new forms of teaching while catering to their students
- Created and led all science activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
- Lead Yoga instructor for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
- Led 30 minute instruction for each class
- Created weekly lesson plans to ensure readiness for the upcoming week
Supervisor/Lead Trainer Of New Staff
Macy’s Herald Square Staff
, NY
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw three various departments
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching
- Led sales as well as received awards for most credit cards opened in months & years
- Supervised, trained and guided teams by coaching for daily activities
- Enforced instruction and procedures for accuracy, efficiency and safety
- Established and enforced direct goals to ensure a collaborative working environment
Head Counselor/Activity Specialist/Parent Coordinator
Children's Aid Society, Located Within Ellen Lurie
, NY
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed multiple duties as Head Counselor such as leading, directing and teaching other counselors how to lesson plan, interact with the children, and developed idea strategies to advance within the field of childcare
- Activity specialist
- Created and led numerous activities and lesson plans for various classes
Assistant Engineer
Boulevard Bowl Staff
, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Trained for operating bowling machines
- Head Cashier and trained several new staff to meet expectations of the job
- Cleaned bowling lanes with the necessary oil to ensure that they are prepared for customers
- Lead Janitor on the weekends, and assisted the Janitors throughout the week
Director of Sports/Counselor Supervisor
Catholic Charities Dyckman, Dyckman Cornerstone Community Center
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Facilitated and coordinated summer recreational activities
- Organized participant information pertaining to attendance, medical needs, and parent contact information
- Liaison between summer program and parents
- Built work schedules and staff assignments
- Took workload, space and equipment availability into consideration
- Recruited,hired and trained new staff as well as counselors
Assistant Manager/ Head Cashier, Shift Leader
Stewart's Shops
, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepared bank deposit statements
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor
- Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff
- Supported the Stewart's Shop on Nott Terrace in Schenectady, NY in 2019 with results of being the top Stewarts in the county
Park and Recreation Maintenance Worker
Dyckman Houses Playground
New York, NY
01.2011 - 2016
- Established positive working environment and relationships with staff in cleaning of the playground
- Maintained inventory of all cleaning supplies
- Team lead that consists of reporting daily cleaning outcomes to the supervisor
Head Parent Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
, NY
- Parent coordinator and established communication tools for parents in answering questions, provided updates on information in the school, as well as daily updates on their child's development
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case
Education
M.D. - Forensic Science
Salem International University
New York, NY08-2024
BA of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Salem International University
Salem, WV05.2021
HS -
Early College, Hunter College, Baruch College
05.2016
High School Diploma -
Humanities Preparatory Academy
01.2016
Skills
- Child Development
- Team Teaching
- Interactive Learning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Community Partnerships
- Leadership Training
- Staff Scheduling
- Revenue Forecasting
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Documentation and Reporting
- Business Development
Interests
- Played and participated in competitive high school basketball over the course of four years
- Played College basketball at Schenectady County Community College & Salem University College
- Counseled kids every summer and also worked in the winter months
- For about six to eight months, Coached Basketball for children ages 5-19
- Director and Founder of Travel Basketball Program
- Interned at Donors Choose.org
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Educating All Students (NYS Teacher Certification)
- CST Grades 1-6(in the process of achieving).
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Health & Safety Training
Timeline
Dean of Students & Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Urban Dove Charter School
08.2024 - Current
ELA Curriculum Assistant & Lead ELA Teacher
BSNBCS
08.2023 - 11.2024
Lead ELA Teacher & ELA Content Lead
Achievement First Linden Elementary School
08.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Teacher
Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Head Counselor/Activity Specialist/Parent Coordinator
Children's Aid Society, Located Within Ellen Lurie
02.2019 - 01.2020
Supervisor/Lead Trainer Of New Staff
Macy’s Herald Square Staff
01.2019 - 01.2021
Team Viper Founder/Director/ Head Coach
Team Viper NYC
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Engineer
Boulevard Bowl Staff
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager/ Head Cashier, Shift Leader
Stewart's Shops
01.2017 - 01.2018
Director of Sports/Counselor Supervisor
Catholic Charities Dyckman, Dyckman Cornerstone Community Center
01.2012 - 01.2019
Park and Recreation Maintenance Worker
Dyckman Houses Playground
01.2011 - 2016
Head Parent Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
M.D. - Forensic Science
Salem International University
BA of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Salem International University
HS -
Early College, Hunter College, Baruch College
High School Diploma -
Humanities Preparatory Academy