Raesha Williams
Champaign,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Bradley Learning Center, skilled in fostering positive learning environments and supporting diverse student needs. Proficient in computer skills and effective communication, enhancing classroom engagement and literacy development. Successfully implemented individualized educational plans, improving student outcomes by 20%. Passionate about collaboration and continuous professional growth.
Goal-oriented Teacher's Assistant offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Bradley Learning Center
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in delivering engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Supported classroom management by monitoring student behavior and participation.
- Helped prepare educational materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning objectives.
- Adapted instructional techniques to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve educational practices.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Elderly Caregiver
Carriage Crossing Senior Assisted Living
06.2019 - 02.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care, including grooming and bathing, enhancing client comfort and dignity.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and improving quality of life.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens for optimal health outcomes.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families to meet individual needs effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive resident care plans were followed.
- Implemented engaging social activities that fostered community and interaction among residents.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices for resident support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, ensuring compliance with facility standards and regulations.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Developed individualized care strategies based on resident needs and preferences, improving satisfaction levels.
Clerical Assistant / Extra Help
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Led initiatives to optimize office workflows and increase productivity.
- Led initiatives to digitize paper records, improving accessibility and reducing physical storage needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support special projects and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline clerical operations efficiently.
- Coordinated document management systems, ensuring accuracy and timely retrieval of information.
- Managed complex scheduling tasks for executive calendars with precision and attention to detail.
- Ensured accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved record-keeping and reduced errors.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Managed scheduling for departmental meetings, ensuring optimal use of resources and time.
Teacher's Assistant
Unit 4 School District
09.2006 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and provide feedback.
- Organized classroom environment to enhance learning experiences and safety protocols.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial
Champaign, IL05-2006
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior redirection
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Progress monitoring
- Serving diverse communities
- Special education support
- Individualized educational plans
- Literacy development
Accomplishments
- Coordinated with lead teacher to create age-appropriate lesson plans for students with special needs.
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
- Supervised several special needs students enrolled in elementary, middle school & high school.
- Earned certification in CPR - 06/15/2019, ECE Credential Level 1- Social & Emotional Development - 11/30/2021, ECE Credential Level 1 - School Age Development - 12/02/2021, ECE Credential Level 1 - Child Development Overview - 09/09/2021, Welcoming Each & Every Child 05/30/2019, License from Department of Children & Family Services 02/07/2022 - 02/07/2025,
Certification
- IDHS Training
- IDHS
- Incorra
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Bradley Learning Center
08.2019 - 08.2025
Elderly Caregiver
Carriage Crossing Senior Assisted Living
06.2019 - 02.2024
Clerical Assistant / Extra Help
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
07.2014 - 06.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Unit 4 School District
09.2006 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Centennial