Erica C. Williams
Fairburn,GA
Summary
.Knowledgeable teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
J.E. EDMONDS ELEMENTARY
01.2016 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and instructional material and provided individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
- Identified student needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helped students to solve attitude and learning problems
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
Student Teacher
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provide 2nd grade instruction and performance assessments 23 students based on Common Core state standards to develop student questioning and reasoning
- Perform various day-to-day duties that included student attendance, planning and producing lessons and creating interactive material
- Participate in IEP and Parent-Teacher meetings to target students’ needs and customize learning goals
- Manage class behavior by researching, testing, and implementing various learning styles/techniques for each student
Sales Associate
MARSHALLS, INC.
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Sell merchandise and maintained/organized inventory areas; ensured clean appearance to the selling floor
- Provide optimal customer experience by greeting each customer and demonstrating professionalism
- Assist customers with purchases, demonstrating product knowledge
- Ensure all transactions completed to customer satisfaction according to company policies and procedures
Education
MD. S. - Instructional Technology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GAB. S. - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01.2015
A.S. - Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GASkills
- Curriculum Development
- IEP Planning & Assessment
- Common Core Curriculum Standards
- Classroom Management Strategies
- Relationship building
- Performance Assessment
- Student engagement
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification - TESOL International Association.
- Reading Specialist Certificate
- Instructional Technology
Timeline
Teacher
J.E. EDMONDS ELEMENTARY
01.2016 - Current
Student Teacher
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY
01.2014 - 01.2015
Sales Associate
MARSHALLS, INC.
01.2009 - 01.2015
B. S. - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
A.S. - Education
Georgia Perimeter College
MD. S. - Instructional Technology
Kennesaw State University
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