Kimberly Willis Email & Phone Number

Little Rock, AR, US

• As the Director of Human Resources at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, I
• Lead strategic HR initiatives
• Spearhead strategic overhauls in the HR department, elevating processes across compensation, benefits, and leave policies. Institute frameworks for addressing disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigations.
• Champion performance and talent management programs, create pivotal initiatives that boost productivity, recognition, and morale. Foster an environment conducive to occupational health and safety, leading to notable.
• Pioneer a dynamic approach to staffing and recruitment, integrating best practices in hiring and talent management. Enhancing the review of reports and metrics from the organization's HR database to optimize.
• Vigilantly monitor and ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Continuously update and refine HR policies and practices, safeguarding organizational compliance and.

Maumelle, AR

• Oversaw the full scope of daily operations for 600+ students grade 6–12 to create a safe learning environment and set performance goals for students and teachers. Determined vision, policy, and procedures in the.
• Earned Academics Plus Charter a #9 U.S. News and World Report ranking of 301 Arkansas high schools (representing the top 3% in AR and 8% nationally).
• School recognized as a 2015 and 2017 Reward School by the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Raised state testing proficiency averages for grades 6–12 at or above state benchmarks, favorably comparable to local public middle and high schools.
• Increased rate of completion by 5% for concurrent credit (CC) and/or AP coursework.
• Earned a 95% acceptance rate into postsecondary education institutions for graduating seniors and ACT averages at or above college readiness benchmarks and state averages in all core subjects.

• Provided guidance and support to students on academic and career goals to overcome any barriers to success. Advised students on course selection, goal setting, and post-secondary planning, often involving families to.
• Collaborated with other teachers and administration to develop strategies to offset academic, emotional, and learning difficulties.
• Applied current research, didactic theories, and quantitative reports and audits to craft solutions focused on individualized learning success.

Master Of Education - Med, Secondary Education And Teaching

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor, Psychology