Eric Williams
Jacksonville
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/ Music Instructor
Boys and Girls Club
Jacksonville
09.2015 - 08.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups at community youth center.
- Facilitated after-school programs to promote educational and social development.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Mentored students in academic subjects and life skills through interactive activities.
- Organized community events to boost student engagement and foster parental involvement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and program updates.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Instructed individual and group lessons in various musical instruments and genres.
- Developed performance opportunities through recitals and showcases to showcase student talent and build confidence.
- Implemented music theory concepts to enhance students' understanding of music.
- Facilitated workshops to promote musical skills and teamwork among participants.
- Mentored junior instructors in lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
- Gave feedback on technique, style, tone, interpretation, phrasing, dynamics, articulation.
- Instructed students in mastering instrument of choice.
- Provided instrumental music instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Fostered enthusiasm for music and good practicing habits by creating comfortable and fun environment during lessons.
- Encouraged students through positive reinforcement techniques during lessons. with positive reinforcement methods while providing constructive criticism when necessary.
- Supervised rehearsals for groups of musicians preparing for public performances.
- Provided engaging lesson plans covering music history and theory.
- Aided students in preparations for auditions by helping select pieces and assessing practice time.
- Conducted group classes in order to encourage collaboration among students.
- Provided guidance on choosing an instrument based on individual interests and budget constraints.
Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles.
- Assessed student performance through tests and assignments regularly.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Education
Masters in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL 01.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
- Music instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Instructional methods
- Lesson delivery
- Student assessment
- Formative assessments and Standards-based grading
- Educational technology
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Visual aids utilization
- Alternative learning methods
- Collaborative learning
- Cooperative learning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Parent and student communication
- Family engagement
- Parent engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Conflict resolution
- Mentorship
- Professional development
- Team building
- Formative assessments and Standards-based grading
Timeline
Masters in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2025
Teacher/ Music Instructor
Boys and Girls Club
09.2015 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Eward Waters University
01.2013 - 05.2016