Alys Williams, PhD
Phone: 361-***-****
Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
*************@*****.***
Executive Profile
Interested in obtaining a position as an online instructor for secondary or post-secondary education
Interested in obtaining an online position in customer service
Committed, hard-working, productive and driven instructional leader with 39 years of solid experience in secondary education
Skill Highlights
Leadership/communication skills
Background in secondary education
Administrative skills
Team building skills
Time management skills
Dependable
Well-organized
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Drive
Texas State Board Educator Certifications
T-TESS Certified August 2016
Principal (Grades EC - 12) - January 2010
Professional Development and Appraisal System - July 2009
Instructional Leadership Development - June 2009
Secondary Speech (Grades 6-12) - December 1985
Secondary English (Grades 6-12) -December 1985
Professional Experience
School Principal, Kingsville ISD - 2015 – 2024
HM King ECHS / Memorial Middle School
Supervised a school campus
oInstrumental in helping the campus reach and maintain State Accountability
oInstrumental in helping the campus sustain a PLC (Professional Learning Community) that focuses on data, student achievement, and teacher growth
Supervised employees by
oevaluating and monitoring lesson plans,
oevaluating classroom instruction,
ocompleting formal and informal observations,
omonitoring and analyzing student performance on CBAs, coursework, finals exams, and state assessment results,
ofacilitating staff develop and faculty meetings, by conducting data discussion with faculty and staff
omonitoring highly qualified status of faculty members
oproviding and implementing research-based PD
Created and monitor campus budget and allocate necessary funding for various instructional and operational expenses
Monitored student disciplinary actions and administer appropriate behavioral consequences to ensure student success and safety
Promoted and encourage parental involvement
Worked with the drop-out interventionist and attendance clerk to improve student attendance and decrease the dropout rate
Cultivated a positive school climate and safe learning environment
School Director, August 2012 – 2015
Richard Milburn Academy-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas
Assisted in implementing the Blended Learning Model
oensured that the faculty effectively embedded the elements of blended learning (direct teaching, guided practice / independent practice, and the learning management system – computer based learning),
oensured that Canvas was used as a learning platform, which highlighted all elements of the curriculum and weekly lesson plans
ohelped the faculty and students become accustomed to the modified block schedule, which focused on an A/B day rotation.
Other duties and responsibilities include:
Supervised employees by
oevaluating and monitoring lesson plans,
oevaluating classroom instruction,
ocompleting formal and informal observations,
omonitoring and analyzing student performance on CBAs, coursework, finals exams, and state assessment results,
ofacilitating staff develop and faculty meetings, by conducting data discussion with faculty and staff
opromoting PLC
oimplementing HR policies and procedures
omonitoring highly qualified status of faculty members
oproviding and implementing research-based PD
Worked closely with campus counselor by
odeveloping the master schedule
oensuring students are enrolled in courses that satisfy graduation requirements, take appropriate assessments, and are prepared for college and / or work after completing high school
Created and monitored campus budget and allocate necessary funding for various instructional and operational expenses
Monitored student disciplinary actions and administer appropriate behavioral consequences to ensure student success and safety
Promoted and encourage parental involvement
Worked with the drop-out interventionist and attendance clerk to improve student attendance and decrease the dropout rate
Cultivated a positive school climate and safe learning environment
Worked closely with the Texas State Director and Superintendent
Attended trainings to increase knowledge and gain information to ensure optimal learning opportunities for parents, students, faculty and staff members
Assisted with the development of the AVID site team plan
Assisted with the development with Blended Learning Curriculum
Continued the implementation of a school-based mentoring program
School Counselor, August 2010-June 2012
Richard Milburn Academy-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas
Created and implemented the campus master schedule
Ensured that students' graduation plans were implemented appropriately and properly
Identified areas of strength and areas of needs in students' Personal Graduation Plans
Created student schedules targeting educational goals and needs
Monitored graduation cohorts by
oReviewing transcripts and credit sheets
oDiscussing educational goals with students and parents
Invited college / university representatives to meet with the students
Encouraged and assisted students in the completion of college applications, financial aid applications, and college admission testing (SAT, ACT, THEA, COMPASS)
Coordinated campus testing
Assisted teachers with lesson plan development and course activities
Assisted school director with school discipline and professional development
Assisted faculty / staff with analysis of instructional data
Assisted with Campus Improvement Plan
Assisted with development of ELA curriculum maps
Assisted in the development of the AVID site team plan
Teacher, August 2003 – June 2010
Richard Milburn Academy-Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi, Texas
Ensured that state TEKS were embedded in daily lessons and activities
Prepared students for state standardized assessments, higher education, and the work world
Instructed English III, English IV, AP English III, AP English IV, Teen Leadership, Theater Arts, Communication Applications,
Created and sponsored a senior council
Sponsored senior activities, such as senior pictures, senior dinners, and prom
Mentored students and teachers
Motivated students and teachers to be their absolute best
Assisted with development of AVID site team plan
Assisted with Campus Improvement Plan
Created and updated curriculum maps
Teacher / Instructional Leader, August 1992 – June 2003
Buc Academy - Miller High School - Corpus Christi Independent School District – Corpus Christi, Texas
Assisted in developing a school within a school for the at-risk population
Designed, wrote, and taught curriculum in the core subject areas
Provided instruction in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer Applications, Reading, and Speech
Conducted parent /teacher and teacher / student conferences
Managed student attendance
Generated student progress letters
Assisted students in meeting graduation requirements
Helped students obtain employment
Assisted with Campus Improvement Plan
Teacher, August 1988 – June 1992
Miller High School - Corpus Christi Independent School District – Corpus Christi, Texas
Instructed remedial English, History, and Reading Improvement
Prepared students for real world experiences, for standardized assessments, and for higher education
Prepared Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
Participated in students' Annual Review and Dismissal meetings (ARDs)
Instructed students in English I, English III, and English IV
Sponsored a multicultural awareness club
Helped develop career fests
Assisted with development of curriculum maps
Teacher, January 1985 – May 1988
Tuloso Midway High School - Tuloso Midway Independent School District – Corpus Christi, Texas
Instructed English I, English IV, Journalism, Photography, and Yearbook Production
Prepared students for college, state assessments, and the workforce
Assisted students in the development of the school yearbook
Prepared Journalism and Yearbook Production students for UIL competition
Sponsored Yearbook committee
Education
2013 Capella University – Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
PhD Degree in Education
Specialized Coursework: Curriculum and Instruction
Graduated with Distinction
2008 Kaplan University – Chicago, Illinois, United States
Master’s Degree in Education
Specialized Coursework: Curriculum and Instruction
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
1985 Corpus Christi State University – Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Bachelor's Degree
Major: English
Minor: Speech Communications
Certifications: Texas Teacher Certification Grades 6 – 12
Dean’s List 1983 - 1985
References:
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