James Ware

About James Ware

Education and Learning Design professional with 5+ years of experience analyzing…

Experience

1. Assistant Principal

   Memphis-Shelby County Schools

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Provide strategic leadership in school operations, instructional quality, and teacher development. Direct curriculum alignment with state-regulated learning roadmaps while fostering an inclusive environment that advances student outcomes. Instructional Leadership • Conduct classroom observations and coaching for 30+ faculty, ensuring effective application of Bloom’s Taxonomy, differentiated instruction, and backward design. • Facilitate professional learning community (PLC) workshops, driving collaboration on assessment strategies, lesson planning, and instructional alignment. Curriculum & Performance Oversight • Directed the development of curriculum maps and pacing guides aligned with state standards, improving instructional consistency. • Enhanced student engagement through data-driven decision making and evidence-based instructional practices. Key Achievements • Elevated teacher instructional delivery, contributing to improved student outcomes across multiple grade levels. • Strengthened compliance with state education standards through systematic instructional audits.Key Achievements • Contributed to school’s TVAAS Level 5 rating and recognition as a STEM Reward School. • Increased student engagement and performance by integrating eLearning and differentiated instructional practices.

Education

• Augusta University

  Bachelor of Science in Education-BSED, Middle School Education

• Columbus State University

  Master of Education - MEd, Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching

• Arkansas State University

  Ed.S, Educational Leadership (Principalship)

• University of West Georgia

  Educational Leadership and Administration, General

• University of Memphis

  Doctor of Education - EdD, Instructional Design and Technology: Design and Development