Gage Williams
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, skilled in fostering peer-led learning environments and effective parent-teacher communication. Proven ability to design culturally relevant lessons and implement responsive learning strategies, enhancing student engagement and success. Committed to collaboration and receptive to feedback, driving continuous improvement in educational practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Intern
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide skills and techniques in a Civil Government class to help prepare students for a democratic civil life during and post election year.
- Fostered a positive and safe learning environment where all personal backgrounds and beliefs can be discussed with the main goal being to communicate effectively.
- Construct lessons that are culturally and contemporarily relevant.
- Execute lessons that foster a sense of peer to peer learning that overall goal is to provide student driven instruction.
Teaching Assistant
Hudsonville Public Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024
- To takeover teaching responsibilities in a 7th Grade World History Classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Developed a better understanding of student needs and understanding of literature within Social Studies.
- Collaborating with mentor teacher and other staff to design and revise personally made lessons to achieve school and state curriculum goals, standards, and objectives.
Tutor
K12 Connect
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Executed designed lesson plans to students involving math and reading of various difficulties and grade levels.
- Effectively communicate with parents and families regarding scheduling dates and communicating their children’s progress and concerns.
- Meeting online with prepped lessons and information in a timely manner.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Group Social Studies/Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2024
Skills
- Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
- Peer-Led Learning Environment
- Project Based Assessment
- Responsive Learning Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Receptive To Feedback
Timeline
Teaching Intern
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant
Hudsonville Public Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024
Tutor
K12 Connect
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Group Social Studies/Secondary Education
Grand Valley State University
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