Behavior Specialist Academic Coach

William C. Graham

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ADMINISTRATOR/ACADEMIC COACH/BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

Dynamic and self-motivated professional with 20+ years of broad-based experience in education and a decade of administrative duties and responsibilities. As a veteran administrator, I have leadership and managerial skills that positively impact school data. Effective interpersonal and social skills capable of communicating with all levels of the organization in written, verbal, and presentation formats. An innovative and compassionate educator with the commitment to maintain standards and discipline while monitoring performance to ensure the full potential of all educational resources. Creative and imaginative with the passion for creating workshops and programs to improve and develop teachers' well-being. Passionate instructor with excellent work ethic, a strong sense of responsibility, and a creditable track record of teaching skills to deliver academic improvements to reach the students as well as district data-driven goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Administration & Leadership Education

● Compliance & Academic Improvement

● Strategic Analysis & Tactical Planning

● Risk Assessment & Management

● Team Building & Educational Leadership

● Student Discipline & Policy Evaluation

● Creative Development

● Class Management & Curriculum Design

● Lesson Planning & Execution

● Student Mentoring & Motivation

● Process Improvement

● Team Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Tuskegee Institute Middle School August 1999 – July 2010 Alabama State Department of Education, Macon County Schools Tuskegee, Alabama

● Provide a combination of individualized instruction, cooperative-pair learning, and small-group learning experiences to help students develop communication skills, build teamwork and leadership skills, refine workplace-readiness skills, and develop participation.

● Incorporate technology, online resources, and physical activity-based activities for students, as well as create and maintain Google classrooms, electronic grade books, and digital attendance to save cost and time, promote convenience, and manage the organization of files.

● Accommodate a combination of kinesthetic, visual, and auditory instructional methods to create productive learning environments.

● Consistently participate in the weekly professional development programs and facilitate the dropout prevention program. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, Macon County Schools June 2008 – July 2017 Alabama State Department of Education, Macon County Schools Tuskegee, Alabama

● Oversee schools athletic program including student achievement, athletic budget and safety standards to continue eligibility.

● Solicit sponsors to support athletics that can replace equipment, hire specialists for clinics, and inspire the booster program, students and community.

● Troubleshoot parent/media concerns and questions to create positive image of districts athletic program.

● Create schedules, hire coaches and promote athletic programs that creates well-rounded student athletes that are college and career-ready for the next level of athleticism.

● Create presentations to report statistical analysis data to students, staff and administrators to collaborate and determine best practices.

DEAN OF STUDENTS, Booker T Washington High School August 2010 – July 2017 Alabama State Department of Education, Macon County Schools Tuskegee, Alabama

● Continually organized student report cards, attendance, and discipline records to maintain and promote classroom management.

● Reviewed student’s academic progress against set targets to ensure that objectives in teaching are achieved with clear aims.

● Instructed and taught classroom management and discipline to control inappropriate student’s behavior quickly and effectively.

● Encouraged good practices with regards to the pupil’s punctuality, behavior, and standards to help students achieve academic success.

Club/Activity Sponsor

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Science Club

Male Mentorship for TIMS Tri M Band Honor Society

Athletics Club Community Service Club

Alabama Education Association Mobile Heights Baptist Church Macon County Education Association Omega Psi Phi Fraternity National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Alabama Athletic Association EDUCATION

B.S. in Physical Education, Alabama State University 1999 M.A.T in Educational Leadership, Alabama State University presently REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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