Michelle Williams

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Lecturer

Montgomery College, Psychology Department

Rockville, NY

08.2015 - Current

Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Foster student commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to the broader themes and current events.
Advise students of campus resources, academic programs, and personal support services at the college.
Evaluate student performance and provided feedback throughout the term.
Integrate inquiry based teaching and critical thinking related to the field of psychology.
Advise students interested in general studies social sciences options.
Assisted in planning and developing of a proposal for a psychology associate degree program.
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns

Counselor Part-Time

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

08.2009 - Current

Assist students with academic concern and help advocate for students when appropriate.
Implement and develop curriculum for student development courses STSU 120 Career Development, STSU 100 First Year Seminar, STSU 101 Seminar for International Students, STSU 112 Building Math Confidence and Summer Bridge.
Direct experience in crisis intervention and follow up.
Participate in the college's professional development and counseling associations.
Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Helped students with initial adjustments to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.

ATPA Embedded Coach

Montgomery College, Achieving the Promise Academy

Rockville, MD

01.2018 - 09.2022

Strategized with faculty to identify and support students with the highest need.
Coordinated with faculty to attend periodically class for the purposes of having a consistent and ongoing understanding of the curriculum, the instructor's expectations for the students, the class culture, assignment requirements, and major concepts/skills.
Reinforced course material through the group and/or one-on-one tutoring, review sessions, and weekly emails.
Sent out weekly communications to students to reinforce main concepts, assignment reminders, resources and campus events.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas
Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Regular Part-Time Faculty

Montgomery College

Takoma Park , MD

08.2019 - 08.2020

Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students' attention.
Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.

Pathways to Success Program Counselor (Part Time)

Montgomery College, Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Rockville, MD

08.2008 - 12.2016

Developed lesson plans for study skills, career planning and college preparedness course.
Advised prospective students on Accuplacer test placement scores.
Discussed re-test procedures or Workforce Development Program options.
Created program forms, PowerPoint slides, Podcast script, program worksheets, Accuplacer study resources and academic booklets.
Assisted in designing a podcast advertising the program.
Referred students to appropriate campus support resources.
Helped developed and mentored The Mentoring Program for Women to encourage academic for diverse group of students

Assessment of Prior Learning Counselor (Part Time)

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

07.2011 - 05.2016

Discussed advanced standing opportunities at the college.
Facilitated information sessions on each campus.
Developed the Assessment of Prior Learning manual and PowerPoint presentation.
Met with students to discuss Portfolio Seminar course and criteria.
Worked with faculty to design guidelines for portfolio credit.

Adult Student Services Counselor (Part Time)

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

08.2009 - 01.2010

Worked with adult students pursuing a college education, career enhancement, or career transition.
Advised adult students in developing an academic plan.
Counseled individual adult students with personal concerns.
Planned and implemented computer workshops for the adult student population.
Provided personal counseling and follow up for students.

Counseling Intern

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

09.2008 - 05.2009

Assisted in teaching student development courses STSU 112 Building Math Confidence and STSU 120 Career Development.
Completed assigned case notes, and paperwork.
Provided students with academic advising, career counseling, personal counseling and transfer information.
Met individually with students for counseling component of student development courses.

Residential Counselor (Part-Time)

Langley Residential Support Service

Falls Church, VA

01.2008 - 12.2008

Provided direct assistance, and skill training, to ensure that consumers carried out routine household and basic independent living skills.
Completed assigned paperwork, including assessments, case notes, attendance ledgers, data collection, incident reports, client goals and other pertinent documentation.
Ensured consumer and organizational confidentiality.
Documented and relayed consumer desires, needs, behavioral and personal problems when appropriate.
Implemented crisis interventions and negotiation skills.
Used the company van for transporting consumers on errands, group events and appointments.

Day Care Head Teacher II

Fairfax County Office for Children -School Age Childhood Program (SACC)

Fairfax, VA

08.2000 - 01.2008

Provided and demonstrated quality programming, safety procedures, licensing regulations and the program's philosophy.
Encouraged a professional and supportive relationship with school staff, center staff, supervisors, staff and parents.
Demonstrated problem solving, mediation and negotiation with team members and the school community.
Experienced in behavior management and crisis interventions with students.
Communicated with supervisors, parents, and school community.
Evaluated employee performance and coached on areas in need of improvement

Summary

Overview

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Lecturer

Counselor Part-Time

ATPA Embedded Coach

Regular Part-Time Faculty

Pathways to Success Program Counselor (Part Time)

Assessment of Prior Learning Counselor (Part Time)

Adult Student Services Counselor (Part Time)

Counseling Intern

Residential Counselor (Part-Time)

Day Care Head Teacher II

Education

Psy.D. - Doctorate of Psychology

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology And Anthropology

Skills

Timeline

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