Linda Williams
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of Child Development and before and after care classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success. I also worked as a live in Nanny for 3 Children, Restaurant owner, conducted workshops with parents for small business start-up, tax preparation, and helped developed a school safety plan, volunteered with HSGD Choir. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Head Start Of Greater Dallas
07.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Participated in regular team meetings with other bus monitors, drivers, and school staff to discuss best practices and ensure quality service delivery.
- Enhanced communication between parents, school staff, and transportation department by promptly addressing concerns and providing updates on student progress.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay up-to-date on best practices for working with special needs students, ensuring the highest quality care possible.
- Collaborated with bus drivers to create a positive transportation environment, resulting in fewer behavioral issues during transit.
- Promoted positive atmosphere on bus through engaging activities that encouraged social interaction among students while in route to school or home
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment within bus, contributing to welcoming space for students.
- Contributed to efficient operation by promptly reporting any mechanical or safety concerns related to bus equipment or its operation
- Supported emergency preparedness efforts by participating in drills and maintaining knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with students by consistently demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding of their unique requirements.
- Assisted special needs students in boarding and disembarking the bus, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience.
- Assisted students in using assistive devices such as wheelchairs or lifts when necessary, ensuring their safe transport on bus.
- Enhanced student well-being by promptly addressing any health or medical concerns that arose during transportation and notifying appropriate parties as needed.
- Fostered strong relationships with school staff members to facilitate seamless transitions from classroom settings to transportation services for special needs students.
- Improved student safety by closely monitoring their behavior and ensuring compliance with bus rules.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with specific needs, enhancing their overall comfort and well-being during transportation.
- Ensured timely arrival at designated stops by effectively coordinating with bus driver on daily routes and schedules.
- Operated lift and secured wheelchair to maximize student safety and stability.
- Placed special needs students in designated seats and fastened and secured seat belts before departure to reduce risk of injury.
- Maintained clean, tidy and obstruction-free bus interior.
- Calmed unruly students during bus rides and helped prevent repeated disruptions.
- Monitored behavior of children on bus and at loading areas and intervened to address conflicts and bullying.
- Accompanied driver throughout assigned routes on each school day.
Teacher/Teacher Coordinator
Aw Brown Fellowship Charter School
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
School Bus Driver/ Special Needs
Dallas County Schools
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
Preschool Teacher
Head Start Program
07.2001 - 10.2012
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
Eldership/Minister - Clergy
Potters House School of Ministry
Dallas, TX05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Dallas Community College
Dallas, TX05.2010
CDA - Child Development
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX05.2006
Associate Business - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Draghgon Business School
Dallas, TX05.1973
Business - Business Administration
El Centro College
Dallas, TX09.1969
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Dallas, TX05.1969
Skills
- Classroom Management/Lesson Planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Student Records Management
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Head Start Of Greater Dallas
07.2021 - Current
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher/Teacher Coordinator
Aw Brown Fellowship Charter School
07.2016 - 05.2019
School Bus Driver/ Special Needs
Dallas County Schools
07.2014 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Head Start Program
07.2001 - 10.2012
Eldership/Minister - Clergy
Potters House School of Ministry
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Dallas Community College
CDA - Child Development
Eastfield College
Associate Business - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Draghgon Business School
Business - Business Administration
El Centro College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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