- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless women and children
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Enjoy participating in self-awareness for mental well-being
- Music
- Fundraising Events
- Volunteer Work
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Reading
- Cooking
Katrina Williams
Miami,Florida
Summary
Dedicated ESE Teacher at Dade County Public Schools, skilled in developing individualized education plans and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Successfully enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and positive reinforcement, creating inclusive environments that promote life skills and academic growth. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve educational goals. Skilled in developing and adapting curricula to meet diverse needs, and employing evidence-based teaching strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving measurable student outcomes. Reliable, flexible, and adept at fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Science Teacher
Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade, Florida
10.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create inclusive classroom environments.
- Coordinated with parents to address student challenges and enhance communication strategies.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for special education curriculum.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Improved student understanding of ESE concepts by implementing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapted instruction based on individual needs.
- Integrated technology into the classroom, enhancing student engagement through interactive learning tools.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade, Florida
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans integrating family and consumer sciences curricula.
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture where respect, teamwork, and responsibility were consistently emphasized.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques for maintaining discipline while fostering a nurturing learning environment.
- Planned and revised courses to incorporate changing information on family and consumer science topics.
- Educated students on principles and methods of cooking different types of dishes.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2012
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Individual education plans IEP's
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Life skills instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Achieved recognition through effectively mentoring new teachers.
- Rookie Teacher of the Year
- Paraprofessional of the Year
Affiliations
- Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Interests
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Dade County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
ESE Science Teacher
Dade County Public Schools
10.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Miami Dade College