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
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
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
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
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
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