Justin Williamson
Educator
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate Middle School English teacher successful at building positive relationships with students seeks a position where a student’s natural curiosity and creativity is nurtured in a caring, innovative environment. Highly qualified with nine years of Middle School teaching experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
7th & 8th Grade English Teacher
The Post Oak School
Houston, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Currently serve as the Middle School English teacher in a collaborative environment. Primary duties include:
- Designing and implementing a two-year cycle English curriculum that is inclusive and multicultural;
- Serving as Advisor to seven students
- Planning with Humanities teacher and school librarian to coordinate Seminar
- Partnering with colleagues to plan and teach OWL (sex education curriculum)
- Working with team in creating authentic field experiences for students.
7th Grade English Teacher
Hogg Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Taught five sections of English and served as advisor to ten students
- Collaborated with grade level department colleagues to design and implement a curriculum that met state standards and prepare them for the STAAR test.
6th & 7th Grade English Teacher
Percy Julian Middle School
Oak Park, IL
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with grade level department colleagues to create a diverse and inclusive multicultural curriculum
- Co-taught with special education teachers to create lessons and assessments suitable for students with special needs
- Evaluated student data to assess academic progress and implement new goals.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA 09.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Proficient in Google Suite
Curriculum Design and Assessments
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Extra-Curricular
Cross Country Coach
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Committee Member
Timeline
7th & 8th Grade English Teacher
The Post Oak School
07.2019 - Current
7th Grade English Teacher
Hogg Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
6th & 7th Grade English Teacher
Percy Julian Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Saint Joseph’s University
09.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
James Madison University
08.2001 - 05.2005