WILLIE L. MONTGOMERY JR.

Willie.montgomery@dmschools.org
5806 SE 31st Court, Des Moines, IA 50320
1-515-991-3985

OBJECTIVES
To secure a leadership role utilizing my skills as a student-focused, data driven, committed leader and educator.

EDUCATION

Drake University
Fall 2018 Master of Science in Education - Education Leadership (PK-12)

Drake University
Fall 2010 Bachelors of Science in Education – Elementary Education (K-8)

 K-6 Elementary Teacher / K-8 Reading Endorsement

 Spring 2009 – Dean’s List
 Spring 2010 – Dean’s List

Des Moines Area Community College

Summer 2008 Associate in Arts Degree

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Des Moines Public Schools | 2323 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA

Behavior Strategist August 2015 – June 2017

 Communication with students, teachers, and parents regarding behavior and discipline issues
 Implementation of small group social skills lessons and coping strategies with Tier II students
 Maintain data collection and support team members with data input of Tier II students
 Facilitator of Restorative Practices with students, teachers, and parents
 Member of Student Support team
 Member of Building Leadership team
 Member of interview team for Dean of Students and Special Education Teacher
 Facilitator of Community Engagement team

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Des Moines Public Schools | 2323 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA

Teacher January 2011 – Current

 Manage a positive classroom climate of 25+ students during whole-group, small-group lessons, testing, and
district assessment
 Creating and implementing differentiated curriculum for core subject areas while instructing from
International Baccalaureate transdisciplinary viewpoint
 Regular collaboration with fellow teachers, interventionists, and curriculum leaders to ensure focused
delivery of on-level, relevant curriculum
 Member of Tier I behavioral team
 Member of Tier II behavioral team
 Conduct parent teacher conference reporting status of student’s academic and social development
 Completion and Presenter of Cultural Responsiveness Training
 Leader/member of Half Pints Poetry afterschool program

Boys & Girls Club - Central Iowa | 705 E University Ave. Des Moines, IA
Para - Educator October 2009 – January 2011

 Support in management and coordination of the school’s daily educational lessons

 Assist with club’s afterschool reading/math program
 Maintain safe, clean, and healthy environment during afterschool activities
 Supervise club members ensuring safety, positive attitudes and involvement

CERTFICATES
 K-6 Elementary Teacher / K-8 Reading Endorsement / BOEE Folder# 995160
 Responsive Classroom Training
 International Baccalaureate PYP Level 2 Training
 International Baccalaureate Concept Based Training
 Cultural Responsiveness Training
 Crisis Prevention Intervention Training

WILLIE L. MONTGOMERY JR.