Willie Williams, Ph.D.

Willie Williams, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur | Higher Education Professional | Author | Public Speaker

  • Education

    • Concordia University Chicago

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Leadership with a Specialization in Curriculum & Instruction
    • Chicago State University

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      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated

    • University of Illinois at Chicago

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      Bachelor's degree Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Concordia University Chicago

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      Master's degree Curriculum and Instruction
  • Experience

    • Chicago Youth Centers

      Apr 2013 - May 2015
      Youth Worker

      Assisted with recruitment for programming, Prepare supply orders, Conduct evening programs for teens 13-19 years of age, Write weekly program plans and submit to supervisorCoordinated events with teens, Develop program/ activity calendar, Meet and work with outside vendors and resources, Organized and trained 15-30 teens to prepare events

    • Near North Development

      May 2014 - Aug 2018
      Business Etiquette Instructor

      • Developed Curriculum, recruited for programming as well as interviewed teens, conducted evening programs, managed budget, provided daily programming • Developed daily teaching plans and a course syllabus, coordinated and supervised outreach events, met and supervised outside vendors to provide opportunities for teens

    • After School Matters

      May 2015 - now
      Instructor

      People's Gas Youth Ambassadors Program and Youth Ambassador Leadership Council• Developed Curriculum, recruited for programming as well as interviewed teens, conducted evening programs, managed budget, provided daily programming • Developed daily teaching plans and a course syllabus, coordinated and supervised outreach events, met and supervised outside vendors to provide opportunities for teens

    • Chicago Public Schools

      Jun 2016 - now
      Teacher

      Chicago Public Schools- Jesse Owens Community Academy Middle School Social Studies Teacher | Feb 2020-2022 Chicago Public Schools- Pershing Magnet Elementary School Middle School Social Studies Teacher | August 2017-2020 Chicago Public Schools- Bradwell School of Excellence Grade 5 Teacher | 2016-2017

    • Willie Williams Writes

      Feb 2017 - now
      Self Published Author

      Self-Published Author of the following:The Black Male College ExperienceThe Black Male Teacher ExperienceThe Black Male Revolutionary ExperienceThe Black Male Friendship ExperienceThe Black Male Social Media ExperienceThe Black Male Depression/Blessed ExperienceTEACH YOUR BLACK CHILD CHESSBeyond the Hill HBCU College Tour Coloring BookAccepted Admissions College Readiness WorkbookThe Black Male Writing Experience Middle School Cultured Writing Prompts The Black Male Teacher Experience 2The Black Male Revolutionary Experience 2 The Black Male Wisdom Experience TEACH YOUR BLACK TEEN CHESS Q Gets A Haircut See publications below Show less

    • Accepted Admissions LLC

      Jan 2018 - now
      Founder & CEO

      Accepted Admissions, a Black owned business, exists to transform student’s educational experiences through curriculum development, educational programming, and workshops in our work with high risks schools on the South and West sides of Chicago. Our clients will leave our sessions and workshop with innovative practices in programming and the opportunities that students can grow in when given the chance. By looking to service urban and underdeveloped communities, Accepted Admissions looks to treat each client, school, and stakeholder with respect, rapport, and a commitment to using new and innovative solutions in education. Show less

    • City Colleges of Chicago

      Jun 2023 - now
      Professor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ICCB Adult Educators License

      Illinois Community College Board
      Jun 2023
    • Education: Professional Educator Certificate

      Illinois State Board of Education
      May 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Willie Williams, Ph.D.
      Teacher of The Year 2019 ChiGivesBack Jun 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on Apr 2013
      Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityAssociated with Willie Williams, Ph.D.
    • Local Advisory Board Chair

      Issued by Chicago Youth Centers on Mar 2022
      Chicago Youth CentersAssociated with Willie Williams, Ph.D.
    • Local Advisory Board President

      Issued by Chicago Youth Centers on Jan 2022
      Chicago Youth CentersAssociated with Willie Williams, Ph.D.
    • Community Service Lead

      Issued by Chicago Greek Weekend on Apr 2015
      Chicago Greek WeekendAssociated with Willie Williams, Ph.D.