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ALTHEA ANN BOWMAN WILLIAMS

3600 Barn View Place


Durham, North Carolina
(908) 397-8405 (C)
ab653cd8@westpost.net

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging administrative position in a public/private/school setting
that will allow me to utilize my 30+ years of educational, business, leadership
, and administrative, professional development experience and actively participa
te in educational program development, fund raising and event planning.
EDUCATION
Post-Graduate Course Work- 2000-2006
Courses in Educational Leadership, administration, reading, Spanish, and mathema
tics through in district programs at Middlesex County College and Kean Universit
y, Trained in Americas Choice Leadership for Whole School Reform in NJ Abbott sc
hool districts
Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision, 12/01
Kean University, Union, New Jersey
Master of Arts, Student Personnel Services, 8/74
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio,
Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education, 3/72
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
CERTIFICATIONS
New Jersey Principal Standard Certification K-12 Issued 10/05
New Jersey Supervisor Standard Certification K-12- Issued 11/92
New Jersey Student Pupil Personnel Services Certification K-12- Issued 02/75
New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Grades K-8- Issued 09/74
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Educational Field Supervisor, Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ 973618-3629
Supervisor: Dr. Robert Rosado, Director of Field Supervision, Caldwell College,
NJ
September 2009 to Present (Part-time)
Responsible for monitoring the progress of Student Teachers during their last se
mester in college. Provided one-on-one counseling lesson design development, in
structional strategies and techniques, technology training and ensured the combi
ned efforts of the Caldwell College of Education with the goals and objectives o
f teaching experiences in the field.

2.
CEO, AB Williams & Associates, 990 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060
908-397-8405
March, 2004 to Present
Focus on providing assistance to small businesses and educational institution in
developing, organizing, marketing and implementing programs to secure funds for
projects for organizational growth
Highlights Include:
Marketing and public relations for Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy, Durham,
NC
Fund Raising and Event Planning for Rising Stars Youth Foundation in Flushing,
New York
Grant writing for individuals seeking funds to return to post secondary institu
tions
Organizing Diversity Day Programs for South Plainfield High School, South Plain
field, New Jersey
Organizing, fund raising and supervising basketball clinics and tournaments at
Fordum University for Players Choice Basketball Program in Highland Park , New J
ersey
Organizing, fund raising and supervising basketball clinics for JayLLC Jason W
illiams
Sit on fund raising committee for the NBA Mothers Association to secure funds f
or low income school programs
Presently organizing a golf tournament for Rising Stars Foundation
Organizing a free educational and basketball clinic to be held at the Emily K C
enter in Durham, NC
Developing the educational platform and all Event Planning for Rising Stars You
th Foundation located in Flushing, NY.
Principal, Franklin Elementary School, 125 Jackson Ave. ,South Plainfield, New J
ersey 07080 Dr. Robert Rosadpado, Superintendent, 908-754-4620 ext 225
July 1, 2006-August 15, 2007
Duties included all administrative responsibilities of an elementary school pri
ncipal with approximately 400 students grades K-4, 50+ professional, and support
staff. Accountable directly to the Superintendent of Schools and the South Plai
nfield Board of Education
Highlights Include:
Acting as an instructional and school climate change agent to ensure the educat
ional needs of all children
Implemented Differentiated Instruction and Guided Reading as the preferred peda
gogy of teaching
Restructured the Basic Skills Reading Program to provide additional academic su
pport for students underachieving in Language and Math
Promoted staff and community understanding of cultural and ethnic differences
through the use of instructional materials reflecting diversity and extra-curri
cular school programming
Integrated the teaching of Language Arts and Math skills across the curriculum
Effectively integrated learning styles into teaching instruction
Established the use of technology in the classroom and for teacher lesson plan
s and general information sharing
Developed staff schedule and academic master schedule
Conducted staff development training on discipline in the classroom, differenti
ated instruction, guided reading, teaching work stations, dealing effectively wi
th parents, inclusion, homogenous and heterogeneous grouping, articulation betwe
en grade levels, statewide testing procedures for the NJASK (State Required Tes
ting Program for Public School Children)
Worked closely with parents in the community through the PTO board and district
-wide programs
Actively participated in the process of standardizing policies and procedures
among the elementary school,
Developed the budget and staffing needs for the building
Established a positive teacher/aides attitude towards students with special nee
ds and their inclusion rights in the classroom,
Advocated for student participation in sports and other extra curricular activi
ties to increase self awareness
Responsible for all observations and final evaluations of performance for profe
ssional as well as support staff

Assistant Principal, South Plainfield High School, 200 Lake Ave., South Plainfie
ld, New Jersey 07080-Dr. Kenneth May, Principal, 908-754-4620 ext 249
August 2004-July 1, 2006
Responsibilities include administrative duties of a 9-12 high school of 1,100+ s
tudents and 120 staff members. Reported directly to the building principal and t
he superintendent of schools
Highlights Include:
Actively involved in leading a high school through a climactic change to reflec
t the cultural diversity of the community
Responsible for discipline, grades 9-12, supervision of six (6) high school de
partments,
Prepared Departmental Budgets
Created duty assignments for staff and paraprofessionals
Involved in grant writing involving curriculum design and development,
Responsible for public relations, data analysis, coordination of academics and
sports,
Implementing a school-wide suspension re-entry program
Development of Intervention and Referral Services Committee process required b
y the State of
New Jersey
Trained staff and students in conflict resolution, crisis management/safe order
ly school strategies
Worked directly with all adolescent law enforcement agencies as issued pertaine
d to gangs and school violence
Streamlined the high schools attendance process to ensure efficiency and accou
ntability
Coordinator of Middle States Accreditation for Growth
Coordinator of student-teacher field experience programs
Member of NASA Planning Committee Member for the STEM Program
Performed all observations and final performance evaluations of 40+ teaching a
nd support staff
Served as right hand to the building principal in developing community-based p
rograms, implementing all B.O.E projects, mentoring
and training of first year teachers and administrators

Chief Operations Officer, JAY, LLC, 990 Kenyon Ave., Plainfield, New Jersey 0706
0- David Williams, CEO, 908-769-0327
May 2001-August 2004
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the business that included but was n
ot limited to the following.
Highlights Include:
Strategic planning for the business
Created promotional opportunities
Launched marketing campaigns
Served as an Event Planning Coordinator
Prepared media and press releases, coordinated of travel plans, interfaced with
CEOs of Adidas, Nike, NBA, Magic Johnson
Actively participated in the NBA Mothers Association
Public speaking engagements for churches, civic organizations and private corpo
rations
Developed sports/ education programs for inner city students
Managed Investments and financing
Personal assistant for an NBA player

Vice Principal, North Plainfield High School, 22 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield
, New Jersey 07080-Dr. Marilyn Birnbaum, Superintendent, 908-769-6000
June 2001-May 2002
Responsible for the discipline of approximately 1000 students, grades 9-12, supe
rvised professional, secretarial, attendance and teacher aide staff.
Highlights Include:
Assisted in the development of a Student Conflict Resolution Program
Developed a Parent Link Program to improve home/school communications for Hisp
anic speaking parents and students
Developed a Teachers Alliance Program using master teachers to assist in the mo
re effectively handling of discipline and school-wide student issues such as tar
dy to school, cutting and inappropriate student behavior
Worked directly with the Superintendent of Schools in implementing community-b
ased programs to enhance school/community relations
Revised Student Handbook, organized opening day procedures, maintained student
records and assisted in the development of building budget.
Responsible for Safe and Orderly School as well as Substance Abuse Policies
Coordinated student extracurricular activities
Accountable for managing the maintenance process for building and grounds
Guidance Counselor, Hillsborough School District, Belle Mead, New Jersey 08804
September 1997-May 2001
Responsible for grades 9-12 student caseload and all personal, college, academi
c, vocational and career counseling, testing, before and after school programs,
college academic coordinator, NJs Middle State Member
Director of Guidance, Plainfield High School, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060
September 1995-June 1997
Accountable for the supervision of the Guidance Department staff (consisting of
eight counselors and four secretaries), grade level counseling programs, devel
opment of the Master schedule, parent/teacher conferences, statewide testing an
d school/community relationships, interfaced with counselors and school principa
ls k-8 to develop and provide continuity in district-wide guidance services
Guidance Counselor (12 Month Supervisory Position) Plainfield High School, Plain
field, New Jersey 07060
September 1985 September 1995
Responsible for all counseling services for students in grades 9-12 and served
as department chair responsible for office management, supervision of staff and
providing cohesive directions for the effective operation of the department and
student services.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Classroom Teacher/ Counselor ,TICO, Ohio Youth Corrections, Columbus, Ohio
Elementary School Teacher, grades 2-3, Columbus, Ohio
Elementary School Guidance Counselor, Newark, New Jersey, Public Schools
Middle School Teacher, grades 7&8, Hillside, New Jersey
High School Counselor, Hillside, Plainfield, and Hillsborough, New Jersey
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Secondary Principals, ASCD, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
NJASA Law Committee, Member of NASA Educational Team
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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