Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Key Qualifications
References
Timeline
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Ebony Williams

Ebony Williams

Horn Lake,MS

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking, consistently striving to exceed expectations in delivering impactful lessons to students. Compassionate teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Extensive background in versatile education environments, adept at performing independently and as a collaborative member of a teaching team. Well-versed in utilizing classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Desoto County Alternative Center
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

Owner

The Literacy In Me, LLC
07.2020 - Current

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  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Reading Specialist

Horn Lake Intermediate School
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Teacher

W.A. Higgins Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Instructional Leader

W.A. Higgins Middle School
02.2015 - 01.2018
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.

Teacher

Quitman County Middle
08.2013 - 05.2014

Teacher

Heidelberg Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Teacher

A.W. James Elementary
02.2012 - 05.2012

Substitute Teacher

Clarksdale Municipal Schools
01.2009 - 08.2010

Student Teacher

Lyon Elementary
- 12.2008

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2025

Emotional Disability Endorsement - Special Education

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
07.2023

Ed. S - Curriculum and Instruction

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2016

M. Ed - Literacy Education

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Skills

  • Working knowledge of Internet
  • Literacy instruction
  • Working knowledge of EZ Lesson Planner
  • Certified Google Educator
  • Microsoft Woks Proficient
  • Technology Integration
  • Learning Style Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Renansant Bank Scholarship Recipient
  • Parker LIfeShare Scholarship Recipient
  • Named "Teacher of the Month" at W.A Higgins Middle School in 2016 and 2019
  • Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.

Certification

  • MS Gifted (K-12) 2015
  • MS licensure Spef (K-12) Severe/ Profound , 2016
  • MS Licensure Literacy (K-12) 2014
  • MS Licensure Pre-K- K 2011
  • MS Licensure Sped (K-12) mild/ moderate disabilities. 2011

Key Qualifications


  • Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
  • Able to immediately grab student's attention, provide a strong presence, and command mutual respect.
  • Experienced in developing and implementing an appropriate curriculum and planning highly effective lesson plans. Possesses outstanding communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
  • Highly adaptable, multi-disciplined, organized, competent, and loyal.

References

Available on request

Timeline

Teacher

Desoto County Alternative Center
08.2021 - Current

Reading Specialist

Horn Lake Intermediate School
08.2020 - 05.2021

Owner

The Literacy In Me, LLC
07.2020 - Current

Instructional Leader

W.A. Higgins Middle School
02.2015 - 01.2018

Teacher

W.A. Higgins Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2019

Teacher

Quitman County Middle
08.2013 - 05.2014

Teacher

Heidelberg Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013

Teacher

A.W. James Elementary
02.2012 - 05.2012

Substitute Teacher

Clarksdale Municipal Schools
01.2009 - 08.2010

Student Teacher

Lyon Elementary
- 12.2008

Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

The University of Mississippi

Emotional Disability Endorsement - Special Education

University of Mississippi

Ed. S - Curriculum and Instruction

The University of Mississippi

M. Ed - Literacy Education

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

Delta State University
  • MS Gifted (K-12) 2015
  • MS licensure Spef (K-12) Severe/ Profound , 2016
  • MS Licensure Literacy (K-12) 2014
  • MS Licensure Pre-K- K 2011
  • MS Licensure Sped (K-12) mild/ moderate disabilities. 2011
Ebony Williams