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MANDI WILLIAMS

Plumerville,AR

Summary

Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing daily learning activities

Help in maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment

Supervise children during activities, field trips, meal times, and rest periods

Assist children in learning social, personal, and academic skills

Document and report children’s progress and behavior

Communicate with parents and caregivers about children’s development and behavior

Support children with special needs by adapting learning activities as needed

Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings

Comply with all Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing regulations



Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSITANT

ARVAC HEADSTRAT
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSISTANT

SAVE THE CHILDREN
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Help with the development of individualized curriculum
  • Deliver and aid in lessons and activities
  • Co-teach with lead teacher, aides, and classroom volunteers
  • Assist classroom teacher
  • Serve as a bus monitor
  • Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
  • Plan, document, and implement daily lesson plans and special activities
  • Perform tasks associated with the education component and assure confidentiality

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSISTANT

COMMUNITY INSTITUTE
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Help with the development of individualized curriculum
  • Deliver and aid in lessons and activities
  • Co-teach with lead teacher, aides, and classroom volunteers
  • Assist classroom teacher
  • Serve as a bus monitor
  • Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
  • Plan, document, and implement daily lesson plans and special activities
  • Perform tasks associated with the education component and assure confidentiality

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSISTANT

CHILD DEVLOPMENT INC
09.2003 - 01.2013
  • Help with the development of individualized curriculum
  • Deliver and aid in lessons and activities
  • Co-teach with lead teacher, aides, and classroom volunteers
  • Assist classroom teacher
  • Serve as a bus monitor
  • Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
  • Plan, document, and implement daily lesson plans and special activities
  • Perform tasks associated with the education component and assure confidentiality

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
05.2009

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Growth Mindset
  • Learning Strategies
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student assessment

Accomplishments

    I have a personal interest and passion for helping young children while watching them grow and learn. I enjoy spending time engaging and teaching them. I succeeded in getting my CDA in Early Child Development. I am a creative, friendly with good communication skills, well organize, dependable teacher that has a lot of empathy for the impact of the lives of young children so they can have a successful life in their future as they grow up.

Additional Information

I been a head start teacher assistant for over 20+ years. I am married to my husband for over 18 years. We have 2 sons ages 23 & 24 and a daughter age 21. I have an identical twin sister named Brandi. I was born in Tioga, Louisiana at Tioga hospital. 1979 we was the first set of twins born in that hospital. My mom divorce my dad and moved to Arkansas when me and my sister was 2 years old. In the year 1998 graduated from Morrilton Sr. high school. I started working with young children at the age of 23. My two sons and daughter went to Morrilton Child Development Center their I was hired as a preschool teacher assistant in "2003" and enrolled in Arkansas Tech working towards my CDA. During my time as a HS teacher assistant I have been through many transitions to other headstart companies. During my role I have become a successful teacher. I love working and teaching young children. I enjoy getting to know their parents, co-workers. My dreams and goal was to get out of renting and owning my new home. With the help of my dedication and GOD in 2023 I closed on my new home.

Timeline

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSITANT

ARVAC HEADSTRAT
01.2019 - Current

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSISTANT

SAVE THE CHILDREN
01.2015 - 01.2019

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSISTANT

COMMUNITY INSTITUTE
01.2013 - 01.2015

HEADSTART TEACHER ASSISTANT

CHILD DEVLOPMENT INC
09.2003 - 01.2013

Child Development Associate (CDA) - Early Childhood Education

Arkansas Tech University
MANDI WILLIAMS