Lisa Williams
London,ON
Summary
Strategic, analytical, educational leader and senior program director with over 15 years experience in accomplishing employee and organizational targeted change and development to successfully achieve strategic goals. Advanced skills in effective consultation, collaboration and team building with senior leaders and proven ability to assess and diagnose systems and processes and determine direction for interventions. Extensive knowledge of educational trends and issues and direct experience developing, facilitating and evaluating employee and organization improvement plans. Strong and impactful communication and presentation skills and well developed understanding of culture, community and relationship building. Passionate, accomplished professional committed to process, change and growth in the academic sector.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Teacher Mentor
Western University- Faculty of Education
London, ON
2001 - Current
- Establish a professional learning community and engage new educators in collaborative, inquiry based, reflective learning and practice.
- Enhance best practices and foster teacher excellence and leadership through coaching, consultation and facilitation of professional learning.
- Provide responsive instruction in both classroom and virtual settings to cultivate academic learning following the curriculum syllabus provided.
- Mentor New Teacher Candidates in their professional development and understanding of the teaching profession and provide assistance and guidance as the students complete their program.
Director of Program
Strong Start
Waterloo, ON
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed and facilitated strategies for expanding reach and impact of existing programs through curriculum design, development and professional training.
- Identified areas of curriculum improvement within existing programs, implemented solutions and communicated changes to a variety of stakeholders.
- Collaborated with other departmental leaders to establish and communicate organizational goals, strategic plans and outcomes.
- Developed strategic plans for improving employee and organizational program development, delivery, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Created and maintained effective working relationships with stakeholders, funders, and diverse partners and community members.
- Conducted research on current trends in the field of teaching development to inform decision-making processes and training.
Principal/Vice Principal
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
2005 - 2020
- Built strong, respectful relationships to promote understanding and open communication, reflection and feedback with a variety of stakeholders (Staff, Students, Parents and Community Members).
- Researched, planned, implemented and assessed unique strategies for improved learning in a variety of diverse settings with a focus on innovation, equity, diversity and inclusivity.
- Collected, documented, analyzed and shared data to inform practice and process in a complex, fast-paced learning environment and empowered individuals to evaluate skills and apply decision making to improve professional knowledge and skill development.
- Exercised exemplary problem solving skills and interpersonal skills and referenced policy and collective agreement commitments to guide courageous conversations and program operation in an unionized environment with utmost diplomacy and confidentiality.
- Assessed, monitored and developed employee and organizational learning needs through coaching, mentorship and targeted, well designed performance appraisals.
Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
1996 - 2006
- Instructed in a variety of roles and school communities, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth and achieving high standards and results.
- Created respectful, safe and inclusive learning environments that reflected and included the lived experience of all learners, families and school community members.
- Designed innovative, differentiated learning experiences, to engage all students and enhance achievement and well being.
Education
Master of Education (Educational Leadership) -
Charles Sturt University
Australia01-2013
Reading Specialist -
Western University
London, ON01-2005
Special Education Specialist -
Western University
London, ON01-2004
Bachelor of Education (Primary, Junior And Intermediate Divisions) -
Western University
London, ON01-1997
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology And History) -
Western University
London, ON01-1996
Skills
- Strategic Leadership and Planning
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Community Relations Building
- Evidence/Data Based Decision Making
- Innovation and Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Project and Business Plan Proposals
- Program Design and Evaluation
- Collaboration and Communication
Certification
- Cornell University Leadership Certificates- Reviewing Enrollment Process
- Harvard University Higher Education Leadership/Teaching Certificates- Reviewing Enrollment Process
- Supervisory Officer Certification (2023)
- Ontario Principal Qualifications (2007)
- Ontario College of Teachers (1996)
Professional Learning
- Predictive Index- (Strategist)
- Kolbe A Index-(Fact Finder, Follow Through, Quick Start and Implementer)
- True Colours-(Green- Analytical, Inventive, Abstract, Big Thinker)
- Emotional Intelligence Certification
- Crucial Conversations Certification
Professional Accomplishments
- Program Curriculum Analysis and Redesign (Ontario Human Rights-Right to Read Report alignment)
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program Review (SOQP Practicum Report)
- Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) Summer Literacy Program Principal (Design, Delivery and Evaluation)
- New Teacher Induction Program ((TVDSB- School Improvement))
- Rethink Secondary (TVDSB Strategic Plan)
- Collaborative Inquiry- Indigenous Language and Culture in Education (Ministry of Education research and provincial review project)
- Ontario Principal Council Mentor (TVDSB- OPC)
- Empower Reading Program (TVDSB review and adoption plan)
- School Improvement System Review Member (TVDSB-Strategic Plan)
- School Council Family of Schools Principal Member (TVDSB)
- Teaching Learning Critical Pathways Facilitator (Ministry of Education and TVDSB)
- Lighthouse EQAO Provincial Team (Ministry of Education and TVDSB)
- Curriculum Design Committee Member (TVDSB)
Committee and Board Membership
- Early Learning and Literacy Alliance (2021-2023)
- Child and Youth Network (2021-2023)
- Individual Plan of Care Implementation Committee (2018-2019)
- First Nations Advisory Committee Member (2014-2018)
- Ontario Principal Council Mentor Program Design Committee (2014-2015)
- School Improvement Committees
- EQAO Review Committees
- Health and Safety Committees
- Thames Valley Administrator Committee- Elementary (TVACE)
- Kidzone Childcare Chair of Board of Directors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Program
Strong Start
09.2021 - 12.2023
Master Teacher Mentor
Western University- Faculty of Education
2001 - Current
Principal/Vice Principal
Thames Valley District School Board
2005 - 2020
Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
1996 - 2006
Master of Education (Educational Leadership) -
Charles Sturt University
Reading Specialist -
Western University
Special Education Specialist -
Western University
Bachelor of Education (Primary, Junior And Intermediate Divisions) -
Western University
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Sociology And History) -
Western University