Andre Williams Sr.
Physical Education Teacher
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Innovative Physical Education Teacher, experienced Algebra teacher with 15+ years instructing students. Proficient in classroom, personable educator, engages students, team coaching, program coordinator, curriculum developing, and behavior management skills. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed advocate for encouraging good health, physical fitness and improvement of youth learning.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Physical Education Teacher
Timberview High School
Mansfield, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Teach Physical Education & Health classes covering exercise strategies, student health, sports and safety.
- Instruct students on principles and concepts of healthy living, including benefits of active lifestyles, good nutrition and stress management.
- Maintain classroom environment compliant with COVID-19 Safety Procedures and new developments.
- Successful teaching abilities virtually by establishing clear objectives, and enforcing cooperative learning.
- Assess student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Implement effective behavior management strategies that gained student's respect, and ensure equal opportunities for students to reach their full potential.
- Utilize current technology and PLC to establish effective teaching methods, enhance classroom instruction, and curriculum development.
- Assess student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Physical Education Teacher
Uplift Education
Dallas, TX
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Organized and executed, combined curriculum activities, standards-based instructional objectives in a structured environment for grades (PK-12).
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with all students to boost success chance.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Collaborated with families to convey health and well-being concepts recommended for proper wellness.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
Mathematics Teacher
Independent School District
Fort Worth, TX
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Algebra I Regular and Honors- Arranged lesson plan materials and rigorous instructional plans to implement District curriculum.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce course details and help students with test preparation.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Perform essential functions pertaining to standardized testing, including monitoring, proctoring test, securing and disseminating test data.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Program Coordinator
School District #186
Spring Field, IL
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Met and collaborated with Response To Intervention Team to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance in policies and procedures.
- Facilitate all faculty meetings, discourse with staff, conduct staff evaluations, and oversaw several projects each year from concept through final delivery.
- Algebra and Geometry Honors-Pitched and built engaging lessons for developing critical problem solving skills.
- Developed, managed, and organized routine and special program implementation for the intake of students with Behavioral Issues.
- Provided conflict resolution strategies to boost progressing the student to mainstream education.
Mathematics Teacher
Hales Franciscan High School
Chicago, IL
08.2002 - 07.2008
- Taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry to students in a well organized and streamline structured classroom.
- Implemented new lesson plans with the Math Department, boosting student understanding of subject matter 30%.
- Implemented small group tutoring as needed to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques, increasing student test scores significantly.
- Proctored exams for students to promote educational growth.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Governors State University
University Park, IL 08.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Relationship building
Discussion Facilitation
Analytical Skills
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Safety Instruction COVID-19
Process Improvements
Improvement plans
Project Coordination
Web-based course development (PLC)
Microsoft Office
Educational Leadership
Classroom Management
Curriculum Development
Certification
Texas Secondary Education (EC-12), Endorsement in Health & Physical Education
Timeline
Health Physical Education Teacher
Timberview High School
08.2017 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Uplift Education
11.2016 - 06.2017
Mathematics Teacher
Independent School District
08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
08.2011 - 05.2013
Program Coordinator
School District #186
08.2009 - 06.2015
Mathematics Teacher
Hales Franciscan High School
08.2002 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Governors State University
08.2000 - 06.2004