Christine Williams
Thompson,CT
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. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Woodstock Public Schools
Woodstock , CT
08.2016 - Current
- Established effective communication with colleagues to develop a cohesive school culture.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Classroom Instructor/Teacher
The Learning Clinic
Brooklyn , CT
04.2008 - 08.2016
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05-2012
Skills
- Social-emotional learning-2nd Step Social Instruction
- Phonics Instruction-Wilson Fundations
- Reading Instruction- EL Education Reading and Skills Block
- Math Instruction-Illustrated Mathematics
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
Certification
State of Connecticut Professional Educator License
Elementary-Grades 1-6
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Woodstock Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Classroom Instructor/Teacher
The Learning Clinic
04.2008 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
Bay Path University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
State of Connecticut Professional Educator License
Elementary-Grades 1-6
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