Ashley Williams
Katy
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented HMH curriculum to deliver engaging and effective lessons.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes utilizing the AWARE system.
- Cultivated a rich and stimulating learning environment conducive to student growth.
- Facilitated daily small group instruction, collecting and analyzing student performance data.
- Utilized data-driven insights to inform and differentiate instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date student grades within the TAC system.
- Established and maintained consistent weekly communication with parents and guardians.
- Explicitly taught and reinforced essential reading comprehension skills.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning, including HMH software (We Will Write, Amira, Learning.com, Waggle), Studies Weekly for Social Studies, Canva, and Canvas.
- Employed successful classroom management strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Utilized Backwards Planning methodologies to design and deliver impactful lesson plans aligned with learning objectives.
Second Grade Teacher
Aristoi Classical Academy
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Amana Academy School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Long Term Substitute Teacher, Lesson Planned, Worked with a group of diverse Learners, Managed 23 students in each class, Homeroom Class was an all-inclusive class, Stem-Based Learning.
- Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Prepared, administered and graded assignments and examinations.
- Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
Office Coordinator
GI Specialists of Georgia
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Promote efficient and open communication by preparing collateral for team and client meetings, taking notes and distributing information to relevant stakeholders, Organize workloads to streamline tasks and efficiently oversee day-to-day operations under tight deadlines, Document daily office activities in report logs for senior management review, smoothly implementing suggested operational changes to eliminate process gaps, Administer physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members, Support internal team members with technical knowledge, operational support and exemplary customer service, Educate clients, patients and customers on information to have a successful procedure through oral communication and self-created handouts, Develop and implemented successful customer relations strategies, opening up communication and dramatically increasing satisfaction scores, Produced professional and error-free letters, presentations and spreadsheets
Claims Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Exceeded monthly goals in the areas of time management, average handle time, remarkable customer service, average wrap time, Reviewed collection files to determine next steps in collection process, Interviewed claimants, medical specialists and employers to determine pertinent claim information, Recommended settlement offers and negotiated payment arrangements, Identified and collected evidence and determined value to specific claim to properly assess conditions, Explained premiums owed to policyholders, agents and underwriters, Obtained all necessary information to complete proper evaluation of injury claims, Investigated potentially fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness, quality and cost control, Kept up-to-date on changes in regulations for deductibles and collections, Investigated claims, conducted field audits, determined losses and reported findings
Pre Collector
Digestive Healthcare
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Collected patients deposit before procedures, as well as set-up payment arrangements for past procedures, Contacted PCP to generate referral for procedures, Checked patient's accounts to see if insurance paid, Answered any billing questions patients may have, Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory, Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction, Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions, Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and obtain authorization for proper billing codes, Gathered information to produce accounts payable reports for review, Created receiving reports and updated vendor balance sheets to record accounts payable
Education
Master of Arts in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
12.2022
Bachelor's in General Studies -
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond
Hammond, LA12.2011
Skills
- Class Management
- Setting Learning Targets
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Expectation Management
- Classroom Management
- Field Trip Organization
- Interactive Learning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Google Classroom
- Teacher Collaboration
- Lunch and Recess Supervision
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed Reading Academy
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Awards
Dean List, 07/2021
Certification
- Standard Professional Elementary K-8 License - 2023
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Aristoi Classical Academy
10.2022 - 05.2024
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Amana Academy School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Office Coordinator
GI Specialists of Georgia
06.2018 - 10.2019
Claims Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
04.2015 - 03.2018
Pre Collector
Digestive Healthcare
02.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor's in General Studies -
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond
Master of Arts in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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