Laura Williams
Largo,FL
Summary
Driven Elementary Teacher from Buffalo Board Of Education, renowned for leveraging collaborative teamwork and differentiated instruction to foster academic growth and emotional well-being in students. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, enhancing parent-teacher communication, and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Achieved notable improvements in student participation and learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Buffalo Board Of Education
09.2001 - 07.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and motivation among students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance using various tools and strategies to inform instructional decisions.
- Continuously reflected on teaching practices through professional development opportunities, incorporating new ideas into lessons to improve effectiveness.
- Provided targeted instruction for struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group interventions.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining regular correspondence and providing detailed progress reports.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Buffalo Board Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Education
Education
Damian Collage
Buffalo NYMaster of Arts - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.1985
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Mathematics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Buffalo Board Of Education
09.2001 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Buffalo Board Of Education
09.1998 - 06.2000
Education
Damian Collage
Master of Arts - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Canisius College