Janet E. Williams
Brockport,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Byron-Bergen Jr/Sr. High School
Bergen, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implement behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Incorporate diverse texts into the curriculum to expose students to different perspectives and cultures, promoting cultural competency.
- Promote critical thinking skills by encouraging students to analyze texts from multiple angles and make connections across themes.
- Increase student participation with engaging lesson plans that foster collaboration and communication skills.
- Evaluate student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to enhance achievement outcomes.
- Provide constructive feedback on student work, helping them improve their writing skills over time.
- Enhance student comprehension by incorporating various teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on activities.
- Develop strong relationships with students and parents through regular communication and feedback to support academic success.
- Adapt lessons to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring all students are able to access the material successfully.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Evaluate academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepare and implement lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilize multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promote effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Work with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Implement differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Albion Central School District
04.2022 - 06.2022
- 7th and 8th grade English
- Implemented lesson plans for 7th and 8th grade English in accordance with NYS Common Core standards and District standards.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated activities and discussions to improve retention of course concepts.
- Used Google Classroom to organize lesson plans provided by classroom teacher for long-term interim assignments.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absence.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Contract English Substitute Teacher
Spencerport Central School District
01.2022 - 03.2022
- 7th - 12th grade English and other content areas
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absence.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from teacher.
- Distributed or collected tests or homework assignments.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Spencerport Central School District, Ada Cosgrove Middle School
09.2021 - 11.2021
- 7th Grade English
- Created and implemented lesson plans for 7th grade English in accordance with NYS Common Core standards and District standards.
- Prepared frequent formative and summative assessments to provide student and teacher feedback.
- Collaborated with co-teachers, reading specialist and speech pathologist to adapt and modify lesson plans for students with disabilities.
- Communicated professionally with parents regarding student learning.
- Prepared for and participated in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
- Included digital media along with traditional classroom materials for multi-modal lesson experiences.
- Created and maintained a positive, caring classroom environment in alignment with my personal pedagogy.
- Successfully ran community circles with students to create a positive learning environment for all students and faculty.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Brockport Central School District, Brockport High School
03.2021 - 06.2021
- English 3, 12 grade AP Lit & Comp
- Created and implemented lesson plans for English 3R and 12th grade AP Literature & Composition in accordance with NYS Common Core standards, District standards and College Board requirement.
- Prepared frequent formative and summative assessments to provide student and teacher feedback.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to adapt and modify lesson plans for students with disabilities.
- Connected synchronously and asynchronously with remote learners to introduce lessons.
- Identified and maintained effective classroom management techniques to ensure a positive learning environment for all students.
- Organized daily, weekly and monthly calendars for student reference.
- Communicated professionally with parents regarding student learning.
- Participated in Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
- Prepared for and participated in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
- Included digital media along with traditional classroom materials for multi-modal lesson experiences.
Teacher Aide
Brockport Central School District, Brockport High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
- 1:1 Teacher Aide with student in 15:1:1 Life Skills room.
- Understood and adapted to the abilities of students in the room with special needs.
- Communicated with lead teacher and fellow aides to guarantee the day is run smoothly.
- Closely monitored student’s well-being in an effort to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Safely and effectively ensured my student is on schedule/on task.
- Respectfully and effectively communicated with parents and school faculty.
- Implemented and followed IEP’s, BIP’s and other legal documents.
- Resolved problems that arose quickly to increase learning opportunities.
- Identified and incorporated tasks to improve students’ abilities to function and improve quality of life in and outside of school.
- Filled gaps in schedule with interactions or tasks to improve students school experience and ensure engagement in the course work.
Education
Master of Science -
The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Brockport, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Science - English
The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Brockport, NY08.2009
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Genesee Community College
Batavia, New York05.2003
Certification
- Adolescence English Education, Grades 7-12 with Middle Childhood Extension to Grades 5 and 6
- Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12
Timeline
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Byron-Bergen Jr/Sr. High School
08.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Albion Central School District
04.2022 - 06.2022
Contract English Substitute Teacher
Spencerport Central School District
01.2022 - 03.2022
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Spencerport Central School District, Ada Cosgrove Middle School
09.2021 - 11.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Brockport Central School District, Brockport High School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher Aide
Brockport Central School District, Brockport High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
Master of Science -
The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - English
The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Genesee Community College