Kristen Williams

Dedicated and student-focused 2nd Grade Teacher with experience planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned to Louisiana State Standards. Skilled in teaching reading, writing, math, science, and social studies through whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction. Experienced in using curriculum programs such as CKLA, Zearn, and Lexia to support student growth and intervention needs. Strong background in classroom management, data-driven instruction, DIBELS assessments, parent communication, and creating a positive learning environment that supports academic and social-emotional development. Passionate about helping all students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a love for learning.

• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Science.
• Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including student-led activities and inquiry based learning.
• Attended IEP meetings for students and families.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives various subjects.
• Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet national standards.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
• Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas
• Learned from instructional coaches to accelerate my delivery of materail to students.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Create thoughtful and engaging lesson plans.
• Provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to the different needs of students.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
• Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.