Alia Williams
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Professional educator skilled in early childhood development and classroom management. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones. Excellent adaptability, communication skills, and ability to engage young learners. Reliable and supportive team player with passion for nurturing growth and development in children.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Caregiver
IHSS
08.2007 - Current
- Offered care and companionship to homebound clients with mental or physical limitations.
- Delivered empathetic, compassionate and person-centered care to all patients.
- Prepared meals to meet client nutritional needs.
- Communicated clearly with residents, family members and other caregivers.
- Empowered residents to complete tasks within individual capacity.
- Established positive routines to support mental wellbeing.
- Managed client schedules, ensuring timely administration of medications and completion of necessary tasks.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe environment for clients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through oral care, hair care, nail care, and toileting assistance.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments, social events, or recreational outings.
Teacher
Google Childcare Center
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Aligned student learning objectives and lesson plans with Early Childhood Expectations.
- Provided varied instruction styles for diverse learning modalities.
- Facilitated lively classroom discussions while serving as mediator.
- Documented student progress and attendance records using established methods.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and upcoming events.
- Worked one-on-one with students who needed additional support or accommodations due to special needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research.
Teacher-2.6-4.6 Years Old
Stratford School
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Assisted in opening 2 new school locations.
- Continued training through Stratford professional development and meetings as well as EdWeb certificates online.
- Developed STEAM based curriculum and helped to get school accredited.
- Conducted standardized assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Kept organized academic records and reports for progress tracking.
- Maintained bright, organized and well-kept classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research.
- Utilized technology, such as interactive whiteboards and online resources, to enhance instruction.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans that aligned with developmental milestones for young children.
Teacher-2-3 Years Old
Hearts&Hands Christian Preschool
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Successfully managed a 1:12 teacher/child ratio.
- Implemented curriculum and took observations.
- Helping children obtain self-worth through their own achievements.
- Ensured classroom management went smoothly.
- Organized materials and class spaces to deliver successful lessons and encourage learning.
- Engaged bored students with hands-on, immersive activities.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Offered students ample opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
Security Supervisor
Kaiser Security
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Dispatch-radio, phone, computer, cameras as security operation control.
- Experience dealing with stressful, multi-task situations.
- Coordinated employee schedules to maintain proper coverage for facility security needs.
- Weapons of mass destruction training 12/18/2013.
- Analyzed and corrected daily operations issues to increase quality of security service delivery.
- Responded to alarms and handled emergency situations promptly and effectively.
Education
AA - Early Childhood Development
Chabot College
Hayward, CA01.2013
Basic Teacher - Early Childhood Development
Chabot College
Hayward, CA01.2013
Associate Teacher - Early Childhood Development
Chabot College
Hayward, CA01.2013
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Safety Protocols
- Special Education
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Lesson Planning
- Professional Development
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
Certification
- TB TEST NEGATIVE, HEP B SHOT, FLU SHOT, MMR VACCINE, COVID CURRENT
- CPR/SAFETY CERTIFIED AND CURRENT: INFANT, TODDLER AND ADULT
- CLEAN DMV RECORD AND CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE. 20+YEARS WITH RELIABLE VEHICLE AND INSURANCE
- NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE. CLASSES TAKEN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION.
- 2025-2026 MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING
EDUCATION
- TRAINING FOR DOMESTIC PREPARDNESS FEMA-DISASTER PREPARDNESS 2013
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT PERMIT
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Google Childcare Center
07.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher-2.6-4.6 Years Old
Stratford School
07.2016 - 06.2022
Teacher-2-3 Years Old
Hearts&Hands Christian Preschool
10.2015 - 05.2016
Security Supervisor
Kaiser Security
10.2013 - 06.2015
Caregiver
IHSS
08.2007 - Current
Basic Teacher - Early Childhood Development
Chabot College
Associate Teacher - Early Childhood Development
Chabot College
AA - Early Childhood Development
Chabot College