Jade Williams
Summary
Certified P-5 Elementary teacher with 5+ years of classroom experience. Dedicated and passionate about working with children of all ages and supporting them to the fullest. Professional, motivated, and a strong belief in instilling a love of learning in young children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Cobb County School System
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Led structured small group sessions targeting specific skills or concepts, enabling focused attention on areas needing improvement for individual students.
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 6 on mathematical basics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Supply Teacher - Long Term Substitute
Cobb County School System
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Assumed all responsibilities of the full time teacher while they were out for an extended amount of time.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and create lesson plans.
- Adapted to the classroom norms that were already established and continued to implement and maintain the routine the students were familiar with.
- Worked alongside the paraprofessional on a day to day basis. Worked together when planning instruction and carrying out the planned lessons with students.
Supply Teacher - Long Term Substitute
Cobb County School System
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Assumed all responsibilities of the full time teacher while they were out for an extended amount of time.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and create lesson plans.
- Attended all EIP meetings and continued to work closely and collected data on students that were being monitored.
- Adapted to the classroom norms that were already established and continued to implement and maintain the routine the students were familiar with.
- Worked alongside the paraprofessional on a day to day basis. Worked together when planning instruction and carrying out the planned lessons with students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2017
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Cobb County School System
07.2018 - 05.2021
Supply Teacher - Long Term Substitute
Cobb County School System
01.2018 - 03.2018
Supply Teacher - Long Term Substitute
Cobb County School System
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University