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Meka Williams

Garland

Summary

Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Garland ISD
Garland
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.

Pre-K Teacher

Child Care Group
Dallas
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.

Head Start Teacher

Head Start of Greater Dallas
Dallas
01.2018 - 08.2022
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
  • Designed play-based activities that engage children's natural curiosity while fostering their creativity.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Monitored student behavior during recess periods.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior and academic performance.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.
  • Established effective relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in the Head Start program.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Monitored attendance records of all students enrolled in the program and reported any absences or tardiness to administrators.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Supported special education services as needed by collaborating closely with specialists assigned to each student's case.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
12-2005

Skills

  • Individualized instruction
  • Data analysis
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Professional development
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Student evaluations
  • Assignment grading
  • Social development
  • Positive student engagement
  • Small group instruction

Timeline

Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2023 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Child Care Group
08.2022 - 08.2023

Head Start Teacher

Head Start of Greater Dallas
01.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Texas Southern University

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