Hi, I’m
LANA WILLIAMS
M.Ed School Counselor / Teacher
Dallas,TX
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE
Excellent interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and parents. Trained in preparing an exciting educational lesson plans to help engage the learners. Extensive skills in encouraging a safe learning environment, and SEL lessons to help build confidence school leaders. Data demonstrates growth in student's MAP scores.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RISDRichardson, TX
3rd Grade RLA Teacher
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Goldman SchoolShreveport, La
Child and Family Studies Intern
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Partnered with Early Head Start teachers in planning and implementing lessons plans
- Provided routine learning activities in inclusive settings
- Build rapport with parents and children with disabilities
- Collaborated with school director on assessable at-home learning activities
Caddo Public Schools/ RISDShreveport/ Texas, La
Substitute Teacher
02.2014 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Taught pre-K- 2nd grade introducing them to reading, writing, and mathematics skills
- Long term Substitute 11 grade Pierce High School
- Provide a safe, stimulating overall wellness for students
- Build the desire to learn with creative activities and lessons
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Liberty University
M.Ed from School Counseling
12.2022
University Overview
- Participated in, School Counselor Internships with RISD (15 months)
- Dover Elementary
- Mohawk Elementary
- LV Berkner High School
Northwestern State University
BA from Family and Consumer Science
01.2019
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City, LA
Associate Degree from Early Childhood Education
05.2014
Child and Adolescent Counseling in the Schools, School Counseling Program
Development and Evaluation, Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
Child Development and Guidance, Infants and Toddlers, Planning and Administering Programs for Young Children, Child Environment, Family Development
Psychology, communication, Social Science, Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development
Skills
- One-On-One Counseling
- Referral Coordination
- Progress Monitoring
- Team Building
- Written and verbal communication
- Planning/ Time managing
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson Planning
- Google Apps
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) February 2021-Present National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) September 2018-Present
Timeline
3rd Grade RLA Teacher
RISD
01.2023 - Current
Child and Family Studies Intern
Goldman School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Public Schools/ RISD
02.2014 - 03.2017
Liberty University
M.Ed from School Counseling
Northwestern State University
BA from Family and Consumer Science
Bossier Parish Community College
Associate Degree from Early Childhood Education
Child and Adolescent Counseling in the Schools, School Counseling Program
Development and Evaluation, Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
Child Development and Guidance, Infants and Toddlers, Planning and Administering Programs for Young Children, Child Environment, Family Development
Psychology, communication, Social Science, Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Development
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