Turnaround Exceptional Education leader who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies including parents, students, administrators, and the community. I am a strong instructional leader with significant education experience and a solid foundation in best practices for all content areas. I am a skilled practitioner who continues to expand my knowledge of current best practices through professional development and builds a network of diverse colleagues. I am highly skilled at motivating students, teachers, and other educators through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive strategies, observation, and hands-on engagement. I am successful in helping teachers learn and engage in practices that support students' development in strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. I have a proven record of growing students and staff during the diverse roles I have held over the last 15 years.
Hi, I’m
LaQuetta Williams
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
WSFCSWinston-Salem, NC
EC Lead Teacher
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Received and responded to teachers'/parents' requests via letters, emails, telephone calls, and in-person interactions.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for EC preschool department
- Coached teachers and other staff through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Aided colleagues, principals and directors through regular communication and assistance.
- Maintained master schedule and set up appointments for evaluations.
- Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes with referrals
- Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics, especially with curriculum and new regulations
- Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities for the EC preschool department
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student and educator.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized educational environments in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by training teachers to capitalize on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Davidson County School DistrictDavidson, NC
PreK PROGRAM COORDINATOR
12.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
TPS SCHOOLThomasville, NC
K/Kindergarten Specialist/ Case Manager
08.2016 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Teacher instructing in IEP goals in Language Arts, Math, and Social-Emotional in self-contained classrooms and day cares for students in PreK and Kindergarten
- Established rapport with students, parents, critical family members and childcare providers
- Enhance student engagement for learning targeted skills through maintaining a collaborative learning classroom environment
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of ability
- Performed assessments for classroom level and created individualized plans for students to close the achievement gaps
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on State Standards
- Created individual behavior plans and appropriate strategies to assist with teaching acceptable behaviors.
- Developed, wrote and lead IEP meetings with parents and other professionals
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and document student interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, school/daycare staff, and parents.
Guilford County SchoolsGreensboro, NC
P-K Teacher Assistant
08.2012 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children\'s books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role- playing exercises
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces
- Planned and led activities to develop students\' physical, emotional and social growth
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 18 students each year
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
The Sunshine HouseGreensboro, NC
Administrator
08.2005 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Oversaw daily office operations for over 25 employees
- Complied annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff
- Brought into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, NC Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication
- Implemented curriculum
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents\' or guardians\' attention
- Conducted training and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
Solomon's WorldGreensboro, NC
Teacher/Asst. Director/After-School Program Leader
11.1998 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Provided assistance in crisis intervention situations.
- Implemented programmatic changes in collaboration with head administrator.
- Coordinated daily activities and assignments of direct reports.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Implemented well-received activities and events.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked closely with the director to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Lead teams of up to 10 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Education
STATE OF North Carolina
Teacher and Administration License
University Overview
CREDENTIAL
Gardner Webb University
MASTERS from ART OF Leadership
University Overview
Ashford University
BACHELOR OF ARTS
University Overview
Greensboro College
University Overview
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Instructional Methods Development
- Curricula Evaluation
- Professional Development Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Positive Interactions
- Time Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Standards of Excellence
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Judgment and Decision-Making
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Named "Educator of Excellence" in Thomasville City School District in 2018.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, enhancing IEP Goal growth in Social Emotional from 65% average to 87% average, Pre-Academic from 25% to 56%.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- AWARDS
Timeline
EC Lead Teacher
WSFCS
09.2021 - Current
PreK PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Davidson County School District
12.2020 - 08.2021
K/Kindergarten Specialist/ Case Manager
TPS SCHOOL
08.2016 - 12.2020
P-K Teacher Assistant
Guilford County Schools
08.2012 - 08.2016
Administrator
The Sunshine House
08.2005 - 08.2012
Teacher/Asst. Director/After-School Program Leader
Solomon's World
11.1998 - 08.2005
STATE OF North Carolina
Teacher and Administration License
CREDENTIAL
Gardner Webb University
MASTERS from ART OF Leadership
Ashford University
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Greensboro College
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