The document provides a summary of Sharamaine D. Williams' professional experiences and qualifications. She has over 20 years of experience in education, including as an elementary school principal and director of curriculum and instruction. Her experience spans both public school and university settings, and she has extensive expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership, data analysis, and educational program management. She also has training and experience in a wide range of educational initiatives focusing on standards, assessment, intervention strategies, and student support programs.

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Sharamaine D. Williams
703- 624-5335
sororsdw@aol..com
Key Experiences and Skills
 Ret. Elementary school principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PK-8 grades)
 Adjunct Facilitator/Professor, GeorgeMasonUniversity
 Professional Learning Communities,(PLC), CollaborativeLearning Teams
 George Mason University, University Facilitator, School of Education and Human Development
 VA State Standards of Learning,(SOL),Common Core State Standards
 Local Screening and IndividualEducation Plan, IEP
 Educational Consultant and Parent Advocate
 Collaborative Learning Teams, CLT,Discourse
 Family Education Childhood Education Program, (FECEP),Head Start, Early Intervention Services
 Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation, ELLCO, Opening the World of Young Learners, OWL
 Response to Intervention, Response to Instruction RtI
 Classroom walk-throughs
 Curriculum Design and consulting
 Data driven discussions/decisions
 Teacher and Administrator’s’ PerformanceEvaluation
 Adult Learning Theories and styles
 Language Immersion, English Speakers of Other Languages
 Title 1, PrioritySchools and Tiered Instruction, Responseto Intervention and Instruction
 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math initiatives and programs, STEAM
 Human Resources Management (recruitment, staffing, retention, and performanceassessment)
 Full Service Community, military connected schools and families
 Special Education Services, Advanced Academics K-8
 Teaching and Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, Eric Jensen, Teach like a Champion
 Responsive Classroom,Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, PBIS
 Former Fairfax County Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children, CASA
Education
Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education,
Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia
Master of Educational Administration and Supervision, (Elementary Principal Endorsement)
Employment History
 Interim Principal, Head Start -6th grade January 2012- present
Fairfax County Public Schools
 University Facilitator School of Education and Human Development
George Mason University
ProfessionalExperiences
 Interim Principal PK – 6th grades
Serves in the capacity of the school principal, Chief Academic officer, in a long or short term assignment as needed.
 Director of Curriculum and Instruction, DC Public Charter School, PK- 8th grades , July 2012- February 2013
Led and collaborated with various teams to review and analyze data, review school and division-wide goals, and guide
instructional decisions. Led curriculum design, revision, and program related initiatives meetings. Co-facilitated division-wide
staff development events. Monitored and complied with federal and Charter School Board related requirements. Attended
national conferences and facilitated turn around trainings. Shared current research and provided opportunities for best
practices. Managed and supervised instructional and assessment coaches. Prepared and led monthly cross team monthly

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meetings. Recognized and celebrated personal and professional successes.
Area Program Manager
Champions ExtendedLearning,KnowledgeUniverse
Analyzed and articulated data results to guide instruction, created program proposals, goals, and objectives. Led, managed
and evaluated the weekly operations of ten extended day academic programs. Served as the human resource program
manager. Acknowledged and celebrated student and staff accomplishments/successes. Evaluated the delivery of instruction.
Allocated budgetary funding and maintained program compliance. Prepared program evaluations, budget and progress
reports.
ElementarySchool Principal JennieDeanElementarySchool
ManassasCityPublicSchools
Responsibilities included but not limited to:
VAPrimary(PK) Initiative, Special EducationPS center,and general educationPK – 5th grade,Title1
Chief Academic Leader. Maintained consistent student achievement. Led a safe and secure learning environment and a
favorable workplace. Directed, evaluated and managed human, fiscal and material resources necessary for school operation
and compliance with school policies, and legal requirements. Led and implemented instructional programs that were
consistent with school division goals. Recruited, hired, evaluated, and retained highly qualified instructional and support
personnel. Built and maintained positive relationships with parents and other shareholders. Preserved and respected and
maintained the school’s history, and traditions.
Accomplishments:
Maintainedannual school accreditationand consistentstudentachievement. School boardrecognition
for annual academic growth and school-wide improvement, and as 2 of the 5 elementary schools who
met Annual Adequately Yearly Progress. Community celebration for outstanding leadership, 2007,
(Virginia governor and Mayor of the City of Richmond Proclamations were issued. Local business and
community and state leaders spoke and served as a part of the celebration). Created a technology based ‘Silent
Dismissal ‘process that became an elementary division-wide best practices. Led and maintained
researched-based instructional practices. Introduce and utilized The Professional Learning Community
model. Implemented Parallel Block, flexible group scheduling, data driven discussions and decisions,
Response to Intervention, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports, SMARTR(team and school-wide)
Goals, horizontal and vertical planning, and before school instructional sessions. Developed STEAM
opportunities/initiatives, (math/science lab, engineering clubs, PK-2 and 3-5 grades technology labs),
purchased wireless computer and classrooms with smart boards. Increased parent/community school
volunteers, and building usage. Increased student participation in after school clubs, sports, PTA
membership, and business partnerships. Recognized for 4 years of flawless financial audits.
Assistant Principal II, Fairfax County Public Schools
ForestvilleElementary School K– 6th grade Great Falls, VA
FranklinShermanElementary School,special educationPK-6 McLean, VA
HaycockElementary School,K-6, AdvancedAcademicCenter Falls Church, VA
Assistant Principal, Alexandria City Public Schools
MountVernonElementary Full CommunitySchool,SpanishImmersion, Head Start, Title 1, PK-6, Special
Education Center

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Summer School Administrative Experiences
Principal, Summer School, Fairfax County Public Schools
Principal, Cora Kelly Magnet School, Alexandria City Public Schools
Classroom Experiences
Manassas City Public Schools, 3rd grade
Henrico County Public Schools, 2nd grade
Richmond City Schools, Instructional Assistant and General Education Teacher K-4
Awards/Accomplishments
Reception of Appreciation - City of Manassas Community, 2007
City of Manassas School Board Certificate of Appreciation
Implemented and received 1st Comemorative Brick (issued Jennie Dean Elementary School PTA)
Letter of Commendation, City of Richmond, The Honorable Lawrence Douglas Wilder, 2007
Who’s Who The Heritage Registry 2006 - 2007
Fairfax County Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children, CASA, 1992-1993
Professional Development/ Training
VA State Standards of Learning, (SOL) Fairfax County Public Schools Program of Studies, (POS),
The Common Core State Standard, CCSS
Data Driven Discussions and Action planning
Collaborative Learning Teams, CLT
Classroom Walk through observations
Head Start, VA. Primary Initiative (4 year old) PK
Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation, ELLO
Opening the World of Learning, OWL
Response to Instruction and Intervention, RtI
The Daily 5, Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades
Smart Goals and Action Planning
Science, Technology, Engineering Art and Math programs and initiatives, STEAM
Professional Learning Communities, PLC
Leading the Learning: Data Driven Discussions and Decisions, Collaboration, Coaching, Mentoring
Language Immersion and Acquisition
World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment, (WIDA) English Language Proficiency Standards
The Military Child Coalition
Crucial Conversations
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, (PBIS) and Responsive Classroom
Suicide Prevention: Efforts and Resources
Professional Readings
Eric Jensen, Teaching and Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind
Teach like a Champion
Leverage Leadership
References
Mr. Douglas Tyson, Region 1 Assistant Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools 571-423-1140, DATyson@fcps.edu
Ms. Joyce Matthews, STEAM and Assessment Coach, Walt Whitman Middle School 301-922-5573, jamattews@fcps.edu
Dr. Anita Wallace, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Portsmouth Public Sch. 571-327-6531, wynnwall@aol.com
Ms. Brenda Bethea, former Head of Schools, Public Charter School, Washington, DC 301-905-3333, bethearoane@aol.com
Mr. WillieHensley, CEO Summit Consulting Group 703-989-6565, whens0426@aol.com