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April Williams

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced Health and Physical Education Teacher seeking a teaching position to promote lifelong fitness by providing students with health and wellness education.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chair of Physical Education

Hackley School
07.2021 - Current

Support and promote school culture, profession values and standards, serve as role model for students and members of school community

Supervise and lead a team of six educators

Collaborate with members of the physical education department to develop and maintain curriculum and culture

Ensure a safe, nurturing and rigorous learning environment for students taking classes in physical education grades k-12

Manage department budget, schedule and coverage when needed

Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

Member of various committees.

Co-Curricular Instruction and Culture Director (Physical Education, STEM, and Dance)

Harlem Village Academies
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Coached and supported Co-Curricular teachers in curriculum, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Developed standards based of Health and Physical Education curriculum for grades 3 to 6.
  • Built and reinforced solid relationships with families to support the success of students in Co-Curricular classrooms.
  • Member of the school leadership and support teams.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

The Progressive Education Institute at Harlem Village Academies
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Created, organized, and instructed a course designed to provide classroom teachers with essential basic knowledge, skills, and methods for appropriate classroom integration of health and movement.

Director of Student and Family Affairs

Harlem Village Academies
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Supported and promoted school culture, profession values and standards, served as a role model to all students in grades k - 5.
  • Communicated with families regarding their children's social-emotional growth, behavior and academic performance.
  • Supported teachers with building strong classroom cultures and fostering positive behavior in all students.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Dean of Student and Family Affairs

Harlem Village Academies
08.2014 - 07.2017
  • Supported and promote school culture, profession values and standards, served as a role model to students in kindergarten, first and second grades.
  • Built and reinforced lasting relationships with families to support the success of students.
  • Supervised students when removed from their classrooms.

Summer School Director

Harlem Village Academies
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Arranged classroom schedules including lunch, recess, core content subjects and non-academic activities.
  • Managed payroll for teachers and interns.
  • Communicated with families about behavior, attendance, and other school necessities.

Physical Education Teacher

Community Partnership Charter School
11.2004 - 08.2014
  • Was responsible for maintaining and implementing new physical and movement education curriculum for kindergarten to fifth grade.
  • Small group instruction in ELA and Math for grades 3-4.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Hunter College Women's Basketball Team
08.2002 - 01.2007
  • Assisted head coach with practices, recruiting, and scouting of opponents.
  • Played key role during game time by giving insight on game progress.

Fitness Program Manager

NYSC Town Sports International
06.2004 - 10.2005
  • Responsibilities included supervision of 25 staff members, scheduling of staff, members and tracking of their sessions.

Girl's Varsity Softball Co-Head Coach

Marymount School of New York
02.2005 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for the supervision of practices and all after school softball related activities.

Assistant Fitness Program Manager

NYSC Town Sports International
12.2003 - 06.2004
  • Responsibilities included supervision of 35 staff members, scheduling of staff, members and tracking of their sessions.

Sports Instructor

Project Happy
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Was responsible for instructing all sports for physically and mentally challenged individuals ages five to early 30's.

Fitness Manager On Duty

NYSC Town Sports International
12.1999 - 12.2003
  • Responsibilities included supervision of 31 house fitness personnel and 11 level 3 and 4 trainers.

Education

Master of Science - Health Education

Herbert H. Lehman College
Bronx, NY
06.2017

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Hunter College
New York, NY
06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Hunter College
New York, NY
06.2003

Skills

    • Educational Leadership
    • Physical Education
    • Health Education
      • Staff Development
      • Meeting facilitation
      • Staff Management

Certification

  • NYS Physical Education K-12
  • American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • CDC Heads Up (Safe Brain. Stronger Future)

Timeline

Chair of Physical Education

Hackley School
07.2021 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

The Progressive Education Institute at Harlem Village Academies
01.2020 - 08.2020

Co-Curricular Instruction and Culture Director (Physical Education, STEM, and Dance)

Harlem Village Academies
07.2018 - 07.2021

Director of Student and Family Affairs

Harlem Village Academies
07.2017 - 07.2018

Dean of Student and Family Affairs

Harlem Village Academies
08.2014 - 07.2017

Summer School Director

Harlem Village Academies
07.2014 - 08.2014

Girl's Varsity Softball Co-Head Coach

Marymount School of New York
02.2005 - 06.2005

Physical Education Teacher

Community Partnership Charter School
11.2004 - 08.2014

Fitness Program Manager

NYSC Town Sports International
06.2004 - 10.2005

Assistant Fitness Program Manager

NYSC Town Sports International
12.2003 - 06.2004

Sports Instructor

Project Happy
09.2003 - 05.2004

Assistant Basketball Coach

Hunter College Women's Basketball Team
08.2002 - 01.2007

Fitness Manager On Duty

NYSC Town Sports International
12.1999 - 12.2003

Master of Science - Health Education

Herbert H. Lehman College

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Hunter College

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Hunter College
  • NYS Physical Education K-12
  • American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • CDC Heads Up (Safe Brain. Stronger Future)
April Williams