Laura Williams
South Burlington,VT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in presentations and public speaking.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
Essex Westford School District
Essex Junction, VT
07.2010 - Current
- Plan and implement engaging Spanish language lessons for high school students utilizing a variety of teaching methods
- Utilize technology such as EdPuzzle, Gimkit, Kahoot, Google to enhance instruction
- Research language instruction methods for advancing and diversifying Spanish teaching approaches
- Educate students on Hispanic cultures for enriching global awareness
- Attend and participate in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge
School Board Director
South Burlington School District
South Burlington, VT
08.2022 - Current
- Advocate for the organization's mission, vision, values, and goals among stakeholders.
- Monitor progress towards organizational objectives through regular review of key performance indicators.
- Mentor junior board members on their roles and responsibilities within the organization.
Representative Chittenden West
Vermont School Board Association (VSBA)
South Burlington, VT
11.2023 - Current
- Attend meetings monthly.
- Communicate in a timely manner to all school members in my region.
- Advise the VSBA on which bills to support in the Vermont state legislature.
Advisor to Spanish Honor Society
Essex Westford School District
Essex Junction, VT
06.2020 - Current
- Facilitate and plan meetings for dedicated students of Spanish
- Encourage students to pursue their desire to learn Spanish outside of the classroom.
Teacher Leader World Languages
Essex Westford School District
Essex Junction, VT
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Served as a liaison between school administration and World Language colleagues to facilitate communication in a timely manner about school policies and procedures.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the department through feedback from staff members.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets.
- Hired new teachers.
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment conducive to student success.
- Advised administration regarding policies related to educational programming and professional development.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
- Fostered positive relationships with colleagues by developing weekly meeting agendas about changes in policy or procedure impacting the school community.
Advisor to Student Government
Essex Westford School District
Essex Junction, VT
08.2010 - 06.2022
- Facilitated weekly meetings with Student Government
- Educated students on how government works and how a bill is passed
- Collaborated closely with students to ensure student voices are heard and valued in the school culture.
Middle and High School Spanish Teacher
Germantown Friends School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2004 - 06.2010
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment conducive to student success
- Planned and implemented engaging Spanish language lessons for high school students utilizing a variety of teaching methods
- Utilized technology such as audio visual aids to enhance instruction
- Researched language instruction methods for advancing and diversifying Spanish teaching approaches
- Educated students on Hispanic cultures for enriching global awareness
Middle and High School Spanish Teacher
William Penn Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.1993 - 06.1998
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment conducive to student success
- Planned and implemented engaging Spanish language lessons for high school students utilizing a variety of teaching methods
- Utilized technology such as audio visual aids to enhance instruction
- Researched language instruction methods for advancing and diversifying Spanish teaching approaches
- Educated students on Hispanic cultures for enriching global awareness
Education
Master of Education -
Saint Joseph's University
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science -
University of Vermont
05.1988
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Presentations
- Public speaking
- Organized
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Multitasking
- Flexible
- Leadership
Certification
Professional Educator License (Level II) 3-06B (Spanish-Modern and Classical Language, Grades PK-12)
Languages
Spanish, Advanced
Accomplishments
- EMERGE VERMONT Class of 2018
Affiliations
- United States Tennis Association (USTA) 3.5 Team Player
- Avid hiker, swimmer and biker
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Representative Chittenden West
Vermont School Board Association (VSBA)
11.2023 - Current
School Board Director
South Burlington School District
08.2022 - Current
Advisor to Spanish Honor Society
Essex Westford School District
06.2020 - Current
Teacher Leader World Languages
Essex Westford School District
08.2013 - 06.2023
Advisor to Student Government
Essex Westford School District
08.2010 - 06.2022
High School Spanish Teacher
Essex Westford School District
07.2010 - Current
Middle and High School Spanish Teacher
Germantown Friends School
08.2004 - 06.2010
Middle and High School Spanish Teacher
William Penn Charter School
08.1993 - 06.1998
Master of Education -
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science -
University of Vermont
Professional Educator License (Level II) 3-06B (Spanish-Modern and Classical Language, Grades PK-12)
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