LaKenna S. Williams
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Instructional support professional prepared to enhance learning environments and contribute to student growth. Proven track record in assisting educators with curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement. Reliable team player known for adaptability and commitment to achieving educational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Supports classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and educational materials.
- Assists in maintaining a positive classroom environment through effective communication and support.
- Monitors student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervises students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provides support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provides one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Providesfeedback on student work samples allowing teachers to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Mentors and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Increased student participation by incorporating hands-on learning experiences into lesson plans.
- Participates in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Facilitates individual and group learning activities, adapting to diverse student needs.
- Monitors student progress, providing feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Collaborates with educators to implement behavioral management strategies effectively.
Assistant Teacher
Child Development Council of Franklin County Inc. (CDC)
Columbus, OH
05.2007 - 08.2022
- Build rapport, listen, clarify and manage conversational flow with parents
- Manage upset parents, conflicts and challenging situations
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
- Maintained frequent and congenial parental contact to keep them advised of their child’s progress.
- Used methods such as peer assessments, group assessments, portfolios and attention-getting activities to provide feedbacks to parents on child’s progress.
- Earned recognition for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in the classroom
- Created activities that incorporated learning for all children, including those with disabilities.
- Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors.
- Assisted with licensing accreditation and helped maintained health safety standards
- Developed curriculum to meet physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs for each child.
- Developed classroom and discipline policies involving parents, students, teachers and school administration.
- Evaluated children’s progress through ongoing observation and assessment of cognitive, social and motor development.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
Assistant Teacher
Community Development Institute (CDI)
Columbus, OH
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and foster community involvement.
- Monitored individual student performance, providing targeted support as needed.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting social and emotional development.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Earned recognition for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in the classroom
- Created activities that incorporated learning for all children, including those with disabilities.
- Assisted with licensing accreditation and helped maintained health safety standards.
- Assisted in classroom management, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
CMACAO Headstart
Columbus, OH
04.2002 - 05.2005
- Build rapport, listen, clarify and manage conversational flow with parents
- Manage upset parents, conflicts and challenging situations
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.
- Maintained frequent and congenial parental contact to keep them advised of their child’s progress.
- Used methods such as peer assessments, group assessments, portfolios and attention-getting activities to provide feedbacks to parents on child’s progress.
- Earned recognition for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in the classroom
- Created activities that incorporated learning for all children, including those with disabilities.
- Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors.
- Assisted with licensing accreditation and helped maintained health safety standards
- Developed curriculum to meet physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs for each child.
- Developed classroom and discipline policies involving parents, students, teachers and school administration.
- Evaluated children’s progress through ongoing observation and assessment of cognitive, social and motor development.
Assistant Teacher
Creative Childcare
Columbus, OH
04.2000 - 04.2002
- Created and organized learning centers and bulletin boards
- Worked individually and in small groups with students on reading and math concepts
- Planned educational field trips.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH06-2027
High School Diploma -
Marion Franklin High School
Columbus, OH06-2000
Skills
- Excellent Oral & Written Communication
- Time & Behavior Management
- Policy & Procedure Administration
- Effective communication
- Small group instruction
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group and individual assistance
- Relationship building
- Multicultural awareness
- Helping students with special needs
- Teacher support
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Special education support
- Preparing instructional materials
- Classroom management
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Empathy and patience
- Classroom behavior management
- Promoting social and emotional development
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Child Development Council of Franklin County Inc. (CDC)
05.2007 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Community Development Institute (CDI)
05.2005 - 05.2007
Assistant Preschool Teacher
CMACAO Headstart
04.2002 - 05.2005
Assistant Teacher
Creative Childcare
04.2000 - 04.2002
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Marion Franklin High School