RESUME


 * CECILYA WILLIAMS **  197 Bishop Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870   (252) 541-1420 (H) * (252) 578-2237 (C)   cecilyaw@gmail.com * http://nela1williamsce.wikispaces.com

** CAREER OBJECTIVE **  To effectively serve in northeastern North Carolina as an educational leader, with the goal of preparing college and career ready, globally competitive student leaders

NC State University - Raleigh, NC Master of School Administration - 2012
 * EDUCATION **

East Carolina University - Greenville, NC Master of Arts in Teaching - 2005

NC Central University - Durham, NC Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – 2002


 * CERTIFICATIONS **
 * Elementary Education - K-6, North Carolina
 * School Administration - K-12, North Carolina

// Gaston Elementary School, Gaston, NC/Chaloner Middle School, Roanoke Rapids, NC //
 * LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE **
 * 2011-2012 - Principal Intern **
 * Supervised and managed daily school operations (hall monitoring, bus duty, lunch duty)
 * Provided constructive feedback to teachers regarding performance via observations, evaluations, and conferences
 * Participated in data work sessions with grade level Professional Learning Teams (PLTs)
 * Assisted teachers with creating action plans for Response to Intervention (RtI)
 * Co-facilitated a PBIS professional development session for teachers, and reinforced practices in individual classrooms
 * Assisted with successfully leading the school through Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation
 * Established relationships with community organizations and other schools to coordinate educational and community activities

// Central Elementary School, Jackson, NC – 2007 - 2011, 2012-2013 // // Dawson Elementary School, Scotland Neck, NC - 2006-2007 //
 * 2006-2011, 2012-2013 - Elementary School Teacher **
 * Served as the school’s Data Steward and Data Team Chairperson, 2012-2013
 * Participated as an active member on the School Leadership Team, 2007-present
 * Served as the 2nd grade Professional Learning Team (PLT) Chairperson, 2012-2013
 * Elected as secretary of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) board, 2009-2011
 * Assisted with school-wide discipline implementation as a PBIS Team member, 2012-2013
 * Served as the 3rd grade Professional Learning Team (PLT) chairperson

// Central Elementary School, Jackson, NC - 2007-2011, 2012-2013 // // Dawson Elementary School, Scotland Neck, NC - 2006-2007 //
 * TEACHING EXPERIENCE **
 * 2006-2011, 2012-2013 - Elementary School Teacher **
 * Recipient of the Superintendent's Star Class of the Month Award, 2010
 * Planned and delivered engaging, differentiated lessons to meet the individual learning abilities and needs of students
 * Utilized formative assessment data to provide consistent reinforcement to learning and performance feedback

// Premier Family Health Care Services, LLC, Littleton, NC - 2005-2006 // // Triumph, LLC, Roanoke Rapids, NC - 2003-2004 //
 * COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE **
 * 2003-2006 - Community Based Professional/Case Manager **
 * Collaborated with clients' families, probation officers, therapists, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during mental health treatment
 * Evaluated clients' physical and mental condition based on record reviews
 * Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
 * Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients with their mental conditions
 * Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems
 * Prepared and maintained all required treatment records and reports
 * Counseled clients individually and in group sessions, to assist them in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making positive changes


 * SPECIALIZED TRAININGS **
 * Distinguished Leadership in Practice (DLP)
 * Facilitative Leadership
 * Creating a High-Performance Learning Culture
 * Crucial Conversations and Conflict Resolution
 * DuFour's Professional Learning Communities at Work
 * Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
 * Common Core/Essential Standards
 * Ruby Payne's Research Based Strategies for Students in Poverty and Low-Performing Schools
 * Raising Achievement with 9 Systemic Processes
 * Understanding by Design (UbD)


 * COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT **
 * Graduate Intern **, // Families Supporting Families // ~ Roanoke Rapids, NC
 * Co-facilitated parent empowerment meetings
 * Assisted with implementation of programs geared towards at-risk youth
 * Co-wrote a community grant for the center
 * Completed educational and cultural arts activities with summer participants