Naomi Williams
West Linn,OR
Summary
Compassionate and proactive educator with a strong background in behavior management and literacy support. Expertise in monitoring student progress and collaborating with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Oak Grove Elementary School
Gladstone, Oregon
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Supported students with individualized learning needs and behavioral challenges, fostering academic growth and emotional well-being.
- Organized classroom activities and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during recess and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Helped prepare educational resources and classroom supplies for lessons.
- Communicated with parents about student progress and behavior, strengthening home-school partnerships.
- Collaborated with educators to implement classroom management strategies.
- Monitored student performance and provided constructive feedback, facilitating tailored learning experiences.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Administrative Assistant
CLI
Portland, Oregon
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated meetings and scheduled appointments, facilitating efficient communication among team members.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Handled incoming calls and responded to inquiries, ensuring timely and professional communication with stakeholders.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels, supporting uninterrupted office operations.
Assistant Director of Education
Campfire of Columbia
Portland, Oregon
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Developed educational programs for diverse student populations at Campfire of Columbia.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and improve student engagement.
- Managed daily operations of educational activities to ensure smooth execution.
- Collaborated with community partners to establish resource-sharing initiatives that support student learning.
- Organized professional development workshops for educators on best practices in teaching techniques.
- Conducted assessments of student performance to measure progress towards program goals.
- Coordinated with staff members to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Created and managed budgets for educational programs, events, and activities.
- Assisted in developing curriculum standards and objectives that aligned with state requirements.
- Collaborated with managers to identify team weaknesses and created attack plans to resolve training gaps.
- Developed strategies and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure alignment with educational goals.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at schools, public agencies or institutions.
before afterschool teacher
Tigard learning tree
Tigard, Oregon
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with teachers to refine curriculum and enrich classroom activities, fostering a more engaging learning environment.
- Led professional development workshops for preschool educators on best practices.
- Implemented assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management strategies.
- Established ongoing communication with parents to support student development and address individual needs.
- Coordinated field trips and special events to enrich student experiences.
- Planned and organized daily activities for preschoolers in a structured environment.
- Monitored each child's development and documented observations in individualized portfolios to tailor instructional approaches.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in early childhood education.
- Encouraged creativity through storytelling sessions or arts and crafts projects.
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate learning activities to promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated educational objectives while also engaging young learners.
- Utilized instructional materials such as books, games, art supplies, music instruments to enhance the learning experience of preschoolers.
Education Coordinator
Phoenix Academy Inc.
Sherwood, Oregon
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for diverse preschool programs.
- Developed preschool curriculums in accordance with regional laws.
- Supervised and trained teaching staff to enhance classroom management techniques.
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations as well as federal laws related to early childhood education programs.
- Managed admissions process for new students, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Oversaw the hiring of qualified staff members, including teachers and classroom aides.
- Organized professional development opportunities that improved faculty skills and instructional practices.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to discuss individual student needs or concerns.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to enhance communication and strengthen parent engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's educational growth.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, academic progress reports, disciplinary actions taken against students.
- Led team-building exercises for staff to improve communication and teamwork.
- Organized large-scale events for preschool, enhancing community engagement.
- Conducted regular assessments of teaching methods and student performance in order to identify areas of improvement within the program.
- Established effective communication channels with parents, faculty, and students.
- Coordinated facility operations by establishing logical policies and communicating to staff, teachers and parents.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies that created a safe and secure learning environment for preschoolers.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
Education
GED -
BCC
Bellevue, WA01-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, ORSome College (No Degree) - Education
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Classroom and behavior management
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Individualized instruction and literacy support
- Student assessment and record keeping
- IEP compliance
- Reading intervention
- Curriculum understanding and study skills
- Professional development
- Effective communication and social support
- Customer relationship management
- Schedule coordination
- Office administration
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Oak Grove Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
CLI
03.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Director of Education
Campfire of Columbia
09.2017 - 03.2021
before afterschool teacher
Tigard learning tree
04.2015 - 06.2017
Education Coordinator
Phoenix Academy Inc.
09.2013 - 01.2015
GED -
BCC
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Clackamas Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Chemeketa Community College