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[Pages:4]William Davies (508) 259-8203 ? william.davies@utexas.edu

EDUCATION, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

PhD Student in Education Policy and Planning University of Texas at Austin, Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy

Advisor: Rebecca Callahan M.Ed. in Education Policy and Planning University of Texas at Austin, Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Texas Teaching Certificate in Bilingual Generalist EC-6 Texas Education Agency

TExES Generalist EC-6 and Bilingual Supplemental Advanced Spanish Certificate (CEA) University of Buenos Aires

Certifies written and oral fluency in Spanish Trinity TESOL Certificate Oxford TEFL Barcelona

TESOL (teaching English as a Second Language) B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science Boston University

expected completion 2022 2018 2010

2009 2006 2006

RESEARCH, POLICY, AND ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE

Research Analyst

2019-present

Research Analyst on federally-funded research project "Building a Green Texas: Activating a New

Generation of Sustainability Leaders" which partners the University of Texas, Texas school

districts, and community based organizations. Supporting evaluation team of Dr. Miriam Solis

and Dr. Carmen Valdez using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods.

Ethnographic Case Study on Spanish Immersion

2018-2019

University of Texas at Austin, Designed and completed case study titled, "Eanes Elementary: Past,

Present, and Futuro"

Instrumental Case Study on Social Justice Leadership for Campus Principals

2019

University of Texas at Austin, Designed and completed case study titled, "From Early-Exit to Multilingual

Dual Language: Social Justice Leadership Amidst Competing Pressures," to be submitted to the

Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

HB3 Policy Portfolio and Advocacy

2019

Authored, "Narrative of House Bill 3: The 86th Legislative Session, School Finance Reform, and (In)Equity

for Bilingual Educational Funding," provided a literature review and feedback on ongoing

legislation revisions to Rep. Bernal's office, co-authored and submitted a policy brief on behalf of

the University of Texas Center for Education Policy, authored and delivered testimony ON the bill

to the House Committee on Public Education, collaborated with advocates/scholars to meet with

representatives in the offices of other committee members

Immigration Rights Advocacy

2017-2018

Worked with local teachers' association and community groups to provide Know Your Rights training to

community members in Manor, TX. Developed a coalition of teachers, students, families, and

other stakeholders to advocate for district policy changes, teacher training, and

resources/services that support immigrant families, students, and their teachers.

Dual Language Advocacy

2016-2018

Co-led and supported efforts to plan, implement, and train staff and community in the transition from

subtractive and expansion of additive bilingual education in Manor ISD. Participated on the

Biliteracy Committee as my campus representative. Used research and

student/community/teacher voices to advocate for critical program implementation and

equitable access.

Research Internship

2017

Austin Independent School District, Intergovernmental Relations and Policy Oversight

Conducted research according to district need on school finance and board policy

Qualitative Case Study on Ethnic Studies

2016-2018

University of Texas at Austin, Designed and completed case study titled, "Ethnic Studies in Action:

Critically Compassionate Intellectualism as Transformative Citizenship"

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Policy and Data Analyst

2020-present

Breakthrough Central Texas, Austin TX

Responsible for the execution of Breakthrough's policy advocacy activities and the collection,

management, and analysis of data to improve the organization's services. Policy advocacy

strategy includes research, development, and implementation of internal, institutional, and

legislative policy advocacy practice.

Program Coordinator for Del Valle ISD Middle and High Schools

2018-2020

Breakthrough Central Texas, Austin TX

Support Design and coordinate academic and leadership programs, mentor, and advise first

generation college aspirants grades 5-12, build and maintain relationships with district and

institutional partners, implement curriculum and training for teachers and students

Bilingual Elementary Literacy Specialist

2015-2018

Decker Elementary School, Manor ISD, Manor TX

Collect and manage school/district level data, coach and train teachers, liaison between campus,

district, and community

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

2013-2015

Manor ISD, Manor TX

4th Grade Bilingual Teacher

2010-2013

Hays CISD, Kyle TX

ESL and TEFL Instructor

2006-2010

Aston Idiomas en el Mundo (Barcelona, Spain), On Target Language Institute (Buenos Aires, Argentina),

Boston Center for Adult Education (Boston, MA)

PUBLICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE POLICY BRIEFS

Solis, M., Davies, W.J, Randall, A., (under review) Climate Justice Pedagogies in Green Building Curriculum. Curriculum Inquiry.

Davies, W.J. (unpublished, to be submitted). From Early-Exit to Multilingual Dual Language: Social Justice Leadership Amidst Competing Pressures. Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership.

Sikes, C.L., & Davies, W.J. (2019, March). Building Equity in Bilingual Education School Finance Reform in Texas (Policy Brief). Texas Center for Education Policy.

Hartman, C., Pulte, G., Gutierrez, K., & Davies, W.J. (2017, March). High-Stakes Testing in Texas High Schools: The Case for Individual Graduation Committees and Authentic Assessment (Policy Brief). Texas Center for Education Policy.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Texas Education Review Editorial Board American Educational Research Association (AERA) Austin Area Bilingual Educators (AABE) University of Texas Center for Education Policy (TCEP) Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC) Texas Postsecondary Advocates Coalition (PACE) Austin College Attainment Network (ACAN) National College Attainment Network (NCAN)

SKILLS Adept at coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously Extremely flexible and comfortable making adjustments quickly and effectively Experience conducting and presenting qualitative and quantitative research in written and visual formats to a wide variety of audiences (reports, briefs, presentations, community conversations, scholarly papers) Experience with the trustworthy and ethical use of qualitative methods and methodologies: participatory action research, survey research, ethnography, case study Trained in program evaluation applying social research methodologies to the conceptualization, design, planning, administration, implementation, effectiveness, and utility of human services programs and policies using a variety designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental) Experience with qualitative data analysis software Experience with statistical software (R, Excel, STATA, ANOVA) Working knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistical concepts: linear and multilevel regression, non-regression techniques Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data visualization Ability to manage, coordinate, evaluate, and interpret data and its correlation to policy Ability to produce cogent, succinct writing for a variety of audiences Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience engaging a variety of stakeholders in local, district, and state-level policy advocacy

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent Spanish: Fluent Portuguese: Fluent

REFERENCES

Rebecca Callahan, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Education Policy and Planning Department of Educational Leadership and Policy The University of Texas at Austin 1912 Speedway D5000, SZB 374C Austin, TX 78712-1604 callahan@prc.utexas.edu

Miram Solis, Ph.D. MCP

Assistant Professor, Community and Regional Planning School of Architecture The University of Texas at Austin 310 Inner Campus Drive B7500, SUT 2.120 Austin, TX 78712-1009 solis@austin.utexas.edu

Michael Griffith Executive Director Breakthrough Central Texas 1050 E. 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 michael@

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