Natalie Williams
Streator,IL
Summary
Dedicated future educator with 4+ years of experience in youth development and instructional leadership. Proven ability to manage diverse classroom dynamics, ranging from intensive small-group interventions to large-scale recreational cohorts. Proficient in delivering differentiated instruction and maintaining a 100% safety record across aquatic and classroom settings. Skilled at utilizing formative assessments to track student progress and fostering strong parent-teacher partnerships to support holistic child development and academic growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Ransom Grade School
Ransom, IL
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Constructed a detailed data binder to evaluate student performance and guide the development of effective reteach lessons and small group strategies.
- Analyzed weekly formative assessment data for 9 students to pivot instructional strategies, ensuring 90% of learners met or exceeded their individualized growth goals.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication, conferences, and volunteer opportunities in the classroom.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adapting instruction as needed for individual success.
- Developed and implemented a differentiated curriculum to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom.
- Assisted struggling students by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions outside of class time, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on best teaching practices, applying new knowledge to improve instructional strategies within the classroom.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering supportive relationships among students, parents, and colleagues.
Clinical Teacher, Grade 4
Gibson-City-Melvin-Sibley Elementary School
Gibson City, IL
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Analyzed weekly assessment scores to form reteach small groups
- Developed rapport with students through consistent, supportive interactions and individualized feedback
- Integrated innovative educational technology tools to support curriculum delivery.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and team-based learning activities.
- Supported diverse 23-student classroom-including IEP and ELL learners-by designing 3 distinct instructional tiers per lesson to ensure all students met 100% of grade-level standards
Clinical Teacher, Grade 3
Thomas Metcalf School
Normal, IL
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered 30+ hours of individualized 1-on-1 literacy tutoring, utilizing phonological awareness screening to bridge specific gaps in decoding and fluency.
- Facilitated daily multi-sensory learning stations, increasing students' time-on-task by an average of 15 minutes per lesson.
- Analyzed weekly data sets from formative assessments to identify instructional trends, pivoting lesson delivery to ensure 100% alignment with district pacing guides.
- Maintained a consistent feedback loop by providing individualized 'glow and grow' comments daily, reducing common misconceptions in real-time during our tutoring blocks.
- Administered and coded bi-weekly Running Records, tracking errors and self-correction rates to move students through 3-4 reading levels over the course of the term.
- Improved individual students' leveled reading with data-driven assessments that were taken and analyzed for the next tutoring sessions
- Engaged in daily reflective journaling and weekly mentor consultations to refine instructional strategies, resulting in the successful modification of 10+ core lesson plans to better meet student needs.
Clinical Teacher, Grade 4
Washington Elementary School
Bloomington, IL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Adapted teaching techniques based on individual student needs and feedback.
- Utilized technology effectively to support interactive learning experiences.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lectures and hands-on demonstrations of clinical procedures.
- Adapted teaching styles according to different learning preferences for optimal understanding of complex medical topics.
- Nurtured a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and active participation from all students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2026
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student tutoring
- Student advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Patience and persistence
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teacher collaboration
- Student-centered learning
- Student motivation
Teaching Related Experience
Streator Family YMCA - Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Child Staff Care/Coach
Streator, IL
2021-2025
- Directed swim lessons for groups of 8-12 children (ages 3-12), adapting lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels, resulting in a 15% increase in level completion rates.
- Facilitated weekly progress reports and feedback for 10+ families, fostering strong home-to-facility partnerships and ensuring 100% alignment on child safety and developmental goals.
- Monitored and documented the developmental milestones for 15+ students per season, utilizing standardized assessment criteria to transition participants into advanced programming.
- Maintained expert-level proficiency in Red Cross CPR/First Aid, overseeing the safety of 50+ visitors daily and leading emergency response drills for staff.
Timeline
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Ransom Grade School
01.2026 - 05.2026
Clinical Teacher, Grade 4
Gibson-City-Melvin-Sibley Elementary School
08.2025 - 11.2025
Clinical Teacher, Grade 3
Thomas Metcalf School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Teacher, Grade 4
Washington Elementary School
08.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University