Katie Williams
Savannah,GA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Effingham County Board of Education
05.2022 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Store Associate
Vera Bradley
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Contributed to design and setup of merchandise displays promoting key products, creating aesthetically pleasing arrangements to attract customer attention.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
- Responsible for training new store associates
Student Teacher
Georgia Southern University - Stilson Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Effingham YMCA
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Front of House Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations and cleaning.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Responsible for processing and handling transactions
- Responsible for closing the restaurant and performing closing duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2022
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Behavior Management
- Student Supervision
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Student engagement
- Patient
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
Dean's List at Georgia Southern University
President's List at Georgia Southern University
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Effingham County Board of Education
05.2022 - Current
Store Associate
Vera Bradley
11.2021 - 07.2023
Student Teacher
Georgia Southern University - Stilson Elementary
09.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Effingham YMCA
05.2020 - 01.2022
Front of House Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A
06.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
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