Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Teacher

Louise Williams

Teacher
Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. in Home Personal Companion/Care Giver

Visiting Angles
Temple, TX
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Used on line documentation program to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Cap One Team

Walmart Super Center
Temple, TX
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • Maintained merchandise presentation by removing damaged goods, stocking and rotating merchandise and signing and pricing merchandise.
  • Operated forklift to load and unload inventory and organized new inventory on department-specific pallets for easier output.
  • Organized on-site stockroom to maximize existing space and improve efficiency, boosting efficiency 15%
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color and preparing attractive displays.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.

ESL Instructor

Temple Community College
Temple, TX
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Educated up to 15 students from 10 different countries in one classroom in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Managed several internet-based language programs.
  • Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
  • Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
  • Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
  • Used [Software] to maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and growth.
  • Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.

Special Education Teacher

United Independent School District
Laredo, TX
08.2003 - 06.2013
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from reading and math departments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Temple Independent School District
Temple, TX
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

Ashford University
London
01.1995 - 06.1997

Skills

Organization and Time management

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 26 Lions Club International members in volunteer community services.
  • Have received numerous awards including "Lion of the Year"
  • One time each month provided free vision screenings in conjunction with "Feed My Sheep"
  • Worked as a volunteer at the Texas Lions Camp for camp clean-up and serving food for awards night.
  • Helped collect gently use shoes for school children also collected used eye glasses that were repossessed and then provided to needy recipients.
  • Organized and worked numerous fund raising functions to help support our commitment to serve our community.
  • Participated as board member for various Non-Profit agencies.

Affiliations

  • Lions Club International

Temple Belton Ladies Lions Club

Temple Breakfast Lions Club

Timeline

Sr. in Home Personal Companion/Care Giver

Visiting Angles
05.2019 - 12.2020

Cap One Team

Walmart Super Center
05.2018 - 12.2020

ESL Instructor

Temple Community College
05.2016 - 09.2018

Special Education Teacher

Temple Independent School District
07.2011 - 06.2012

Special Education Teacher

United Independent School District
08.2003 - 06.2013

Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

Ashford University
01.1995 - 06.1997

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