Willie Williams
Marion,AR
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive organizational success. Focused on using professional development, monitoring and morale-building strategies to maximize staff engagement and performance. Insightful leadership is accentuated by a multi-perspective experience serving as a district, regional, and school-level administrator. Documented strengths in communication skills, culture building, maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and effectively managing multiple tasks. I am uniquely qualified to assume the position of Chair, Divison of Education with your institution and effectively carry out the duties of the position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Academic Operations and School Support
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
07.2019 - Current
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and common goals
- Facilitated development of strategic planning for district-wide immunization compliance
- Facilitated immunization compliance support for school principals and school records teams
- Acted as liaison between Academic Records and Compliance Advisors and School Principals
- Coordinated with community partners to support immunization compliance throughout the district
- Improved challenges associated with records compliance weekly through the development of strategies to mitigate those challenges
- Consistently assessed Immunization data daily to inform district leadership and school principals of compliance status
- Directed audit and review of high school transcript change request and middle school report card change request
- Collaborated with Planning and Accountability department to approve of Transcript Change Requests
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
Adjunct Instructor
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Instructed courses in Diversity in Public Education, Politics in Education, and Public School Law
- Created syllabi for each course to ensure that all topics were covered in accordance with the curriculum
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations
- Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester
- Held office hours weekly to answer questions from students regarding assignments or course material
- Conducted weekly remote conferences with students to discuss relevant topics and answer student questions or address concerns
Executive Principal
Shelby County Schools, Manassas High School
Memphis, TN
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote positive interaction with students and families to teach staff and administrative personnel
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Facilitated successful merger of two high schools
- Facilitated implementation of weekly planning collaborative Increased graduation rate by 11.8%
- Established community partnerships including faith-based organizations, industry, and the University of Memphis IT department
- Facilitated faith-based leadership advisory committee Established an award- winning ROTC program
- Received over $50,000 in monetary and in-kind support from community partners
- Implemented initiative to have all students connected to a responsible adult for comprehensive accountability (Tiger Connect)
- Substantial increase in percentages in all areas of positive perceptions on Spring 2018 climate survey
Assistant Principal
Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Assisted the principal in the day-to-day functions of the school, specifically responsible for school-wide climate and discipline
- Facilitated student transportation and implemented a system for managing student drivers
- Developed and facilitated emergency management plan
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action, and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
Instructional Coach
Shelby County Public Schools
Memphis, TN
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Demonstrated and modeled lessons for struggling teachers
- Planned and implemented professional development to address literacy in science, inquiry-based instruction, effective implementation of differentiated instruction, and analysis and utilization of student assessment data
- Presented teachers with site-based, embedded professional development that was aligned to the needs of students and teachers as reflected in student assessment data and teacher TEM data
- Assisted in coordination, implementation, and monitoring of intervention strategies for specific teachers
- Supervised site-based Learning Coaches
- Provided Real Time Teacher Coaching to appropriate struggling teachers to improve practices
- Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve district goals
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in science course materials
Superintendent of Schools
Helena, West Helena School District
Helena West Helena, AR
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Led public school district serving 2200 students in six district-operated schools and special programs with a staff of 425
- Managed annual general budget of $27 million
- Directed restructuring of the district to significantly improve overall operations and student performance
- Coordinated and directed development and implementation of comprehensive $4 million facilities plan to address inefficiencies
- Developed a strategic plan for the district that addressed a lack systemic accountability
- Directed a reduction in force by 25% in response to fiscal analysis of district as part of a comprehensive action plan
- Facilitated team building with the board of Education resulting in increased productivity
- Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions
- Directly Managed a Deputy Superintendent and Directors to meet district goals and state/ federal standards
- Ensured compliance with district and state accountability requirements by compiling and delivering monthly reports and relevant data to the school board.
- Developed professional development department to optimize training budget and enhance academic emphasis
- Collaborated with community counseling agency to establish a responsive alternative school in the district
- Established collaborative relationships with local charter schools, optimizing teacher training opportunities and resource sharing.
Principal
Shelby County Schools - Westside Middle School
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Appointed to school as principal during a transitional period in which three 7-12 grade high schools were redesigned to establish 9-12 grade programs
- Conducted summer program in collaboration with Bridges Incorporated involving students, parents and teachers from three schools to ensure a smooth transition into newly formed middle school
- Organized effective professional learning communities to concentrate on data and employed focused intervention that led to school achieving adequate yearly progress
- Directed creation and implementation of school-based success academy for students with chronic discipline to reduce time away from instruction;14 of 17 students assigned completed school year with a significant number scoring proficient on TCAP
- Implemented Tuesday Ties initiative, mentor program for young men on campus
- Implemented fight free program which significantly reduced occurrences of fights on campus
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Created a Pastoral Alliance with several local churches to support s goals and activities
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action, and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Facilitated a successful start of New School, (School received Governor Bredesen's incentive fund for achieving AYP).
Principal
Memphis City Schools, Trezevant High School
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2006 - 06.2007
- Restructured into grade level academies with and an assistant principal assigned to each grade (11th & 12th grade assigned to 1 AP)
- Significantly improved culture and climate of school
- Successfully implemented 9th-grade academy
- Directed Implementation full inclusion of exceptional children into regular education classes
- Coordinated collaboration between Trezevant high school and two other Frayser area high school principals and campus police officers to support the most transient and challenging students in the north region
- Established ministerial alliance breakfast to garner community support for school efforts
- Initiated relationships with two colleges (Arkansas Baptist College and Mid-South Community College) to offer additional opportunities to students who traditionally don't attend college
Assistant Principal
Memphis City Schools - Corey Middle School
Memphis, TN
07.2005 - 06.2007
- Directed administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee progress
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
- Managed bus and Transportation schedules
- Directed student athletic activities
Intelligence Officer
United States Naval Reserves
Millington, TN
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Developed and implemented intelligence collection plans to support tactical operations.
- Analyzed raw intelligence data and identified patterns of activity for further investigation.
- Reviewed daily intelligence reports from multiple sources to inform senior leadership of current events.
- Monitored communication networks for suspicious activity and identified emerging threats.
- Researched relevant databases and archives to gather additional information related to ongoing investigations.
- Prepared weekly briefings for senior staff members outlining recent developments in global security issues.
- Wrote and presented briefings and reports based on intelligence findings.
- Oversaw work of Intelligence Specialists
Assistant Principal
Memphis City Schools, Kingsbury Middle High School
Memphis, TN
07.2001 - 06.2005
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Managed bus transportation of approximately 1600 students
- Supported special education department by establishing protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Memphis
12.2014
Master of Science - Biology
Arkansas State University
08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Arkansas State University
08.1993
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Policy Implementation
- Performance Management
- Staff Development and Performance Evaluation
- Team Building
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Structure and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations management
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Vision, Mission, and Goals setting
- Culture Building
Certification
Educational Leadership
Superintendent
Teaching K12
Additional Information
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , Awards and Honors: University of Memphis Leadership Fellows Program (2004- 2005), Governor Bredesen's Award Recipient. Outstanding Commitment, St. James A. M. E. Church, 2019
Affiliations
President of a community support organization that provides youth mentorship, post-secondary scholarship opportunities to high school seniors, back-to-school supplies to local students, and resources for homeless individuals
Active Member of a major political party in Crittenden County
Active member of a legislative caucus in Arkansas
Accomplishments
- Governor Bredesen Award for academic proficiency 2007-2008
- Citizens for Better Service Principal of the Year award 2018
- SCS HPELW Principal of the Year Award 2018-2019
- Manassas High School Alumni Association Above and Beyond award 2017-2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Academic Operations and School Support
Shelby County Schools
07.2019 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Arkansas State University
02.2019 - 08.2023
Executive Principal
Shelby County Schools, Manassas High School
07.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
Shelby County Schools
07.2013 - 06.2016
Instructional Coach
Shelby County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2013
Superintendent of Schools
Helena, West Helena School District
07.2009 - 06.2011
Principal
Shelby County Schools - Westside Middle School
07.2007 - 06.2009
Principal
Memphis City Schools, Trezevant High School
01.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Principal
Memphis City Schools - Corey Middle School
07.2005 - 06.2007
Assistant Principal
Memphis City Schools, Kingsbury Middle High School
07.2001 - 06.2005
Intelligence Officer
United States Naval Reserves
01.2001 - 07.2005
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Memphis
Master of Science - Biology
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Arkansas State University
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