Gary Williams Email & Phone Number

Remote

Helping purpose driven leaders and organizations gain clarity through leveraging their unique personality types.For organizations, we specialize in helping you enhance team culture and psychological safety by providing training and executive coaching to your team using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and CliftonStrengths.For individuals, we help you gain clarity and improve your leadership through one-on-one coaching by understanding your unique personality type (using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and articulating your unique purpose statement.

Metro Detroit, Michigan

With GO Effect, I serve on the Board of Directors and as the Director of Leadership Development of the non-profit organization. Positions held are on a volunteer basis.• Developed strengths-based leadership curriculum, including Clifton StrengthsFinder, for use at conferences and workshops with secondary and post-secondary students to develop purpose, build community, and inspire action locally and globally • Coach individuals in understanding their individual uniqueness using tools such as CliftonStrengths, Myers Briggs, and Finding Your Why to enhance their self-awareness• Traveled in order to develop international relationships by providing leadership development training in Tanzania (East Africa) and Tunisia (North Africa) that resulted in the creation of a clinic, an orphanage, and enhanced leadership skills of post-secondary students • Facilitate leadership development conferences and small group curriculum for high school and college students in order to support individual growth and development

Remote

• Facilitate on average 50 one-on-one coaching conversations per week with future best selling authors (entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, impact-oriented leaders, etc.) to identify the root of problems and collaboratively determine solutions • Incorporate principles of instructional design in order to rebuild the flagship online learning curriculum sold to nonfiction authors that was responsible for generating $3 million (49%) of company revenue in 2019 • Lead the coaching team by developing four direct reports and overseeing a coaching team of six coaches to promote a positive results-oriented atmosphere• Engage adult learners through creating virtual group coaching experiences, face-to-face workshops, and creative learning experiences for our clients and internal team

Rochester Hills, Michigan

• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct in order to establish and maintain high standards of student behavior with at-risk students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades • Collaborate with building administrators, counselors, staff, students, and families to maintain open lines of communication to support students in meeting behavior expectations to increase student achievement • Implement building wide systems to explicitly teach and model behavioral norms using our positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) framework • Champion student growth and development by developing problem solving techniques, conflict resolution skills, and the implementation of restorative practices to enhance the sense of community• Develop building wide systems and facilitate professional development with building staff members to increase consistency in student discipline norms and enhance knowledge and use of restorative practices

Auburn Hills, Michigan

• Planned and communicated lessons in a simple and engaging style in order to increase mastery of the mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) • Created and implemented formative and summative assessments to track and measure the understanding of math concepts in order to make data driven decisions to guide future instruction • Collaborated with math department to develop basic skills assessment and algebra readiness assessment to track student growth and proficiency of foundational skills • Advised and coached the cross country team, middle school girls track team, and the boys and girls distance runners in order to inspire students to maximize their individual potential through the development of strong student relationships

Detroit, Michigan

• Served as an instructional coach for mathematics to develop K-8 classroom teachers through classroom observations and feedback sessions • Lead grade level and school-wide data analysis meetings (including NWEA MAP, MSTEP, Achievement Network, IXL, Compass Learning, & classroom developed assessments) to support staff in making data driven decisions • Facilitated NWEA MAP assessment process for mathematics, analyzed building wide trends in growth through math instruction, and coached grade level teams on how to effectively use data to drive instruction • Oversee progress and instruction of mathematics Common Core State Standards in kindergarten through eighth grade to promote school-wide vertical alignment to enhance mastery of standards across grade levels • Designed and implemented targeted supports through small group pull out intervention as part of our Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) for low achieving math students to work towards closing the achievement gap • Planned and facilitated professional development sessions for K-8 teaching staff on topics including math curriculum, instructional strategies, student engagement, assessment, and data analysis in order to increase effectiveness of teachers

Detroit, Michigan

• Recruited as a lead teacher for middle school mathematics at a turnaround charter school to serve a population of students on average three years behind grade level • Received extensive training on classroom management, classroom relationship building, building positive classroom communities, and working with at-risk students resulting in significant gains in student achievement • Designed original daily lessons, without a middle school math curriculum, in order to scaffold instruction to promote success on grade level standards

Detroit, Michigan

• Selected from approximately 50,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit to teach in urban schools • Participate in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously teach in summer school program run by Teach For America for students in public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers • Engage in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) specific to mathematics

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

• Coordinated all desk operation procedures on a day-to-day basis to increase the efficiency of the front desk• Trained and supervised 30 student employees to promote a culture of friendliness and excellent customer service• Executed the hiring process for new employees and handle disciplinary situations to maintain superior student staffing throughout the school year to keep all residents safe and secure in the residence hall

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

• Facilitated the community building in both the floor and hall to enhance the overall living experience of students by increasing the connections students have• Assisted residents with their academic, personal, emotional, career, and financial needs in order to problem solve and move students into action• Informed and enforced university policies to create a safe and secure living environment for all students

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

• Facilitated discussion between residents, Resident Assistant staff members, and Residence Hall Director in order to increase effective communication• Secured residence hall by locking building at midnight in order to maintain resident safety• Assisted and refered residents to additional guidance they may need to develop connections and ease the stress of the college experience

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

• Facilitated the transition of incoming students from their prior experiences to the university setting in order to create a much more efficient and comfortable transition• Informed incoming students of educational requirements, university programs and policies, and opportunities in order to increase involvement and acclimate students to the student body culture• Advised students in the creation of their first semester class schedule in order to guide students in the right direction for their academic career at the university• Assisted incoming students with any additional needs that they might have and respond to questions and comments in order to provide a helpful and friendly face to ease the overall transition of students

• Prepared and assisted with the completion of legal documents and additional paperwork in order to increase efficiency throughout the planning process• Facilitated communication between families, guests, and other staff members to provide an easier transition• Maintained the internal and external appearance of building to provide a welcoming image to the community

Master’S Degree, Master Of Arts In Teaching, Secondary Education

Concentration in Urban Pedagogy

Bachelor'S Degree, Major: Psychology; Minors: Communication & Leadership

Activities and Societies: GO effect, Residence Life, Academic Orientation, Leadership Institute, REACH, Volunteer Center