Riley Williams
Dardenne Prairie
Summary
High-achieving educator of thirteen years with a focus on academic excellence and establishing relationships with students, teachers, staff members, and parents. Motivated with strong communication, organization, leadership, and decision-making skills. I believe I possess the leadership qualities and skills necessary to be an effective elementary principal.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Fort Zumwalt School District
Saint Peters, MO
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
TEACHER
SAINT PETERS ELEMENTARY
St. Peters, MO
08.2018 - Current
- Second Grade Teacher
- Serve as the Grade Level Coordinator for the second-grade team (2019 – Present)
- Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
- Attend regular professional development courses to remain aware of trends in education and new teaching methods
- Member of the Leadership Committee (2018 – Present)
- Hosted 3 University of Missouri – St. Louis student interns
- Mentored a first-year teacher (2019-2020)
TEACHER
ALPHA HART LEWIS
Columbia, MO
08.2012 - 05.2018
- First Grade Teacher (2012 – 2014)
- Second Grade Teacher (2014 – 2018)
- Member of the Leadership Committee (2012 – 2018)
- Hosted 3 University of Missouri student interns
TELLER
CENTRAL BANK
Mexico, MO
08.2007 - 08.2012
Education
Doctorate Degree - Educational Leadership
William Woods University
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
William Woods University
Master's Degree - Teaching and Technology
William Woods University
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
William Woods University
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- TEACHER OF THE YEAR IN GRADES PreK-2ND AWARD Columbia Fund for Academic Excellence (2016)
- OUTSTANDING FIRST YEAR TEACHER AWARD Columbia Public Schools (2013)
- DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AWARD William Woods University (2012)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Fort Zumwalt School District
07.2022 - Current
TEACHER
SAINT PETERS ELEMENTARY
08.2018 - Current
TEACHER
ALPHA HART LEWIS
08.2012 - 05.2018
TELLER
CENTRAL BANK
08.2007 - 08.2012
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
William Woods University
Master's Degree - Teaching and Technology
William Woods University
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
William Woods University
Doctorate Degree - Educational Leadership
William Woods University