Casey Wills
Carbondale
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Improvement Coordinator
Illinois State Board Of Education
02.2021 - Current
- Coach building level and district leaders on interpretation of data at the student, grade, school, district, region, and state level in order to develop, monitor, and modify school improvement plans.
- Facilitate monthly coaching meetings focused on the Continuous School Improvement Process with district and school leaders of assigned caseload of schools in Comprehensive Support and Improvement or Intensive Support and Improvement Status.
- Leverage School/District Improvement resources to provide systematized yet differentiated support to districts and schools.
- Represent districts and schools in Southern Illinois to ensure equity of access to services and supports.
- Advocate for underserved students using School/District Improvement resources to ensure all students have equitable access to quality curriculum and instruction.
- Implement project management techniques in coordination with other ISBE departments including Software Solutions, Special Education, and Educator Effectiveness.
- Evaluate operational practices and services to better meet the needs of all schools in school improvement status.
- Collaborate with Region 9 on assigned projects.
- Contribute to the development of a current menu of continuous school improvement resources that are differentiated to support all Illinois schools.
- Participate in workshops, book studies, and in-person communities of practice to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Collaborate with Software Solutions on the redesign of the School Improvement web pages on the Illinois State Board of Education's website.
- Review and approve Title I, Part A, Section 1003 grant applications in accordance with program requirements.
- Collect, enter, and monitor tracking data for department grants, school improvement reports, and other program compliance requirements.
Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board Of Education
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Acted as a liaison from ISBE on the Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) and collaborated with other State stakeholders.
- Contributed to the revision and updating of the Administrator Academies for Teacher Evaluators and Principal Evaluators including calibrating new videos for use in the final assessment.
- Developed and presented train-the-trainer webinars to certify presenters for the Evaluator Administrator Academies.
- Evaluated and approved proposals for new Administrator Academies.
- Conducted professional development audits for educators and professional development providers, in accordance with State Statute and ISBE requirements.
- Provided timely and accurate assistance to educators in the field related to professional educator license renewal.
Academic Advisor, Interim
University Of Illinois, Springfield
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted academic advisement services for students to maintain educational progression.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility and requirements for Teacher Education Preparation programs.
Principal
New Berlin CUSD #16
07.2008 - 10.2019
- Provided leadership and direction for all daily operations of the PreK-5th grade attendance center.
- Established and facilitated processes for continuous school improvement efforts.
- Assessed professional development needs and planned or secured high quality PD opportunities to equip teachers for success with SIP goals.
- Initiated and lead the transition from Title I Targeted Assistance to Title I Schoolwide programming
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Researched and implemented standards-aligned Tier 1, core curriculum.
- Lead research and development of a local Standards Based Report Card fully aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for Math and ELA.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Guided the development and implementation of a new Behavior Intervention Specialist position to serve students as part of the MTSS for behavior and social-emotional learning.
- Organized and lead a Transition Advisory Board comprised of individuals from the following programs in the B-3 continuum of services: Prevention Initiative, Early Intervention, Pre-K, Early Childhood, and Kindergarten.
- Researched, planned for and secured BOE approval for a new Transitional Kindergarten program.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Wrote the annual ESSA Application and assisted in developing and writing the Consolidated District Plan
Teacher
Jacksonville School District 117
08.1995 - 06.2008
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05.1995
Skills
- Leadership Coaching
- Information Collection and recordkeeping
- Administrative Leadership
- Meeting Coordination
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Schedule Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Coordination
- Professional Writing and Speaking
Accomplishments
- Developed and presented live webinars and in-person sessions for the Illinois Association of Title Directors Conference, the ESSA/Multilingual Conference and the Illinois State Board of Education.
- State Director, Abe Lincoln Region, IPA (2016-2019)
- Abe Lincoln Region Herman Graves Award recipient (2018)
- Abe Lincoln Region Elementary Principal of the Year (2016)
- Region Director, Abe Lincoln Region, IPA (2014-2016)
- Earned micro-credential in Reflective Leadership Coaching through Ed Leaders Network.
- Completed Mentoring and Coaching training with IPA
- Guest speaker EDL 519- The Principalship, University of Illinois, Springfield
Timeline
School Improvement Coordinator
Illinois State Board Of Education
02.2021 - Current
Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board Of Education
03.2020 - 02.2021
Academic Advisor, Interim
University Of Illinois, Springfield
12.2019 - 02.2020
Principal
New Berlin CUSD #16
07.2008 - 10.2019
Teacher
Jacksonville School District 117
08.1995 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Illinois At Springfield
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millikin University
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