Alysha Williams
West Covina,Ca
Summary
Educational professional prepared to deliver impactful instruction and foster positive learning environment. Proven ability to engage students through well-structured lesson plans and collaborative activities. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in fostering academic growth and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Duarte Unified School District
Duarte, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and increase educational outcomes.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, promoting academic growth and self-reflection.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Special Education Instructional Aide 1
Duarte Unified School District
Duarte, Ca
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Assist teacher in the instruction of students, individually or in groups, in a classroom or similar learning environment
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and adapt instructional materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on performance.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Led small group sessions to reinforce skills and promote social interaction.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
Merchandise Associate
Homegoods
Monrovia, Ca
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintains store cleanliness and recovery standards on the sales floor
- Participates in the maintenance and cleanliness of the entire store
- Imitates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
- Managed merchandise presentation to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Collaborated with team to optimize stock placement for improved accessibility and flow.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to align displays with seasonal promotions.
Shift Supervisor
Qdoba
Monrovia, Ca
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Trains, develops, coaches, and elevates employee performance
- Interacts with guest and responds to guest questions, concerns and complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain good quality, cleanliness, labor, cost, production and maintenance of restaurant and its staff during shift
- Supervised team of 10+ employees to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
- Trained new staff in operational procedures, enhancing team productivity and service consistency.
- Implemented inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving kitchen efficiency and order turnaround times.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching with Multiple Subject Credential
Humphreys University
Stockton, Ca05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Ca05.2020
Skills
- Childcare
- Classroom management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom experience
- Special education
- Time management
- Leadership
- Supervising experience
- Organization skills
- Positive learning environment
- Problem-solving
- Student-centered learning
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Individualized support
- Elementary education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Student Teacher
Duarte Unified School District
01.2026 - Current
Special Education Instructional Aide 1
Duarte Unified School District
08.2022 - 01.2026
Merchandise Associate
Homegoods
10.2020 - 08.2022
Shift Supervisor
Qdoba
07.2018 - 05.2020
Masters of Arts - Teaching with Multiple Subject Credential
Humphreys University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Los Angeles
AWARDS
Fall 2019 Deans List - CSULA, Spring 2020 Deans List - CSULA