Daija L. WILLIAMS
Royse City,TX
Summary
Patient and resourceful Instructional Assistant specializing in High School Special Education. Experienced in de-escalation, curriculum modification, and supporting students with complex learning profiles. Known for building strong rapport with students and collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Instructional Assistant
Royse City ISD
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitate tailored instructional support for students with diverse learning needs and goals.
- Implement positive behavior support plans and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe, productive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborate with Lead Teacher to adapt general education curriculum, modifying assignments and testing environments to meet various accommodation requirements.
- Accurately track and document student academic and behavioral data to assist in quarterly progress reporting and ARD committee meetings.
- Foster an inclusive environment by mentoring students in life skills, social-emotional growth, and transition planning for post-secondary success.
Server/Bartending
Genghis Grill
08.2018 - 12.2025
- Compile with strict financial transaction policies throughout shift.
- I’m responsible for ensuring every customer sign the correct receipt, never losing a transaction record, proper computation of end shift paperwork.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Royse City ISD
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Implement lessons provided by full time teachers, ensuring educational continuity and maintaining student engagement.
- Work with the Special Education Programs in the ISD.
- Associate with diverse student populations, fostering an inclusive environment that respects and accommodates different learning styles.
P.E. Teacher/Health Teacher & Girls Head Coach
Hedley ISD
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrate exceptional skills in classroom management.
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education and athletics programs for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
- Taught Health education to students in grades K-5, fostering a foundational understanding of wellness and healthy living.
- Coached junior high and high school cross country and basketball teams; promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness among student athletes.
- Made history within the girl’s athletic program.
Assistant Manager
Murphy USA
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Provide professional in-person and telephonic customer inquiries.
- Assisting customers with choosing payments.
- Ensuring all customers, they can get their gas quickly to keep lineups moving and avoiding traffic congestion.
- I was responsible for empowering and developing a team of management trainees to provide exceptional customer service.
- I was accountable for helping the general manager in development, planning and implementation of the branch’s marketing strategy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nordheim High School
Nordheim, TX06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Kinesiology background
Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TX06-2024
Skills
- Certified substitute teacher
- Behavior management
- CPR/First aid certification
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom organization
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
SPED Instructional Assistant
Royse City ISD
03.2025 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Royse City ISD
12.2024 - 03.2025
P.E. Teacher/Health Teacher & Girls Head Coach
Hedley ISD
07.2024 - 12.2024
Server/Bartending
Genghis Grill
08.2018 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager
Murphy USA
05.2016 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Nordheim High School
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Kinesiology background
Jarvis Christian University