Willie Howard

8816 35th Ave N.

New Hope, MN 55427
(612) 490-7553
coachwilliehoward@gmail.com
Professional Objective
To obtain a position within a progressive school district where I can increase all students learning through
differentiated educational learning activities and experiences.
Education and Certifications
Education:
Specialist in Educational Leadership & K-12 Administrative Licensure
Currently Enrolled:
Current GPA: 3.9
Minnesota State Mankato University, Edina, MN
Masters of Arts in Education in Educational Leadership
Completed: 2015
GPA: 3.96
Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, 2000
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Experience
Interim Assistant Principal/
Robbinsdale Cooper High School, New Hope, MN

August 2015 Present

Responsible for leadership for Juniors and Seniors

Responsible for leadership for Deans, and Counselors
Responsible for Classroom walk-throughs
Responsible for staff scheduling
Facilitate communication between students, parents, and school staff
Schedule/facilitate parent, teacher, and students meetings to support students academic growth
Assists students for success in the classroom and with their behavior
Assists with the functions of the assistant principals
Develop and help administer the general routine of the school

Assistant Athletic Director/ Academic Dean/Program Assistant

Robbinsdale Cooper High School, New Hope, MN
Provide athletes with support in academic and behavior areas

August 2012-June 2014

Provide support to athletes with regards to NCAA Clearing house and college application

Provide students with support by assisting with ACT/SAT testing and preparation

Responsible for scheduling all sports and activities events and games.
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Attend Monthly North Suburban Conference meeting to discuss goals for the conference

Serve as an advocate for students and families

Assigned to Leadership Team by school principal during 2012-13 school year

Assist the Athletic Director in securing officials for events, and staff for supervision

College Readiness Director

Hennepin Technical College
Provide athletes with support in academic and behavior areas

August 2010-June 2012

Responsible to work with Robbinsdale Cooper High School students in grade 9-11 by monitoring
Grades, effort and attendance
Responsible for assisting students with college applications Provide students with support by assisting with
ACT/SAT testing and preparation
Responsible for assisting students with ACT/SAT testing and preparation

Second and Third Grade Teacher

May 1997- June 2001
Center for a New Generation
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and visits by guest speakers.

Administer and grade test and assignments to evaluate students progress.

Instruct students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.

Provide one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Meet with other teachers as part of staff training sessions to share ideas, learn new techniques, and develop
strategies to incorporate curriculum implementation plans.

Coaching Experience
Football
Head Coach; Robbinsdale Cooper High School 2009-Present
Assistant Head Coach; St. Louis Park High School 2007-2009
Head Coach; South Metro Dragon Semi Pro 2007-2011
Head Coach; Minnesota Machine Women Team 2011-2012
Track & Field
Head Coach; Robbinsdale Cooper High School 2010-Present
Basketball
Asst. Varsity Coach; Robbinsdale Cooper High School 2014-2015
Adapted Sports
Asst. Varsity Floor Hockey Coach; Robbinsdale Cooper High School 2013-2014

References available upon request