Jennifer Williams
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise World Geography and World History. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to over 4000 students in my 28-year career.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Aledo ISD
08.1995 - 05.2023
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational diversity.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Texas Curriculum Standards.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.1995
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Teaching Strategies
- Multicultural Education
- Classroom Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Special Needs Curriculum
- Compliance
- Emotional Support
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Social Studies Teaching
Chaperone for student international travel.
I have led 9 student trips with an average of 10 days to Europe.
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Aledo ISD
08.1995 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - History
Texas Woman's University