Sarah Jessica Williams
Thomson,GA
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher offering 5 years of experience as educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Certified in Music Education by the state of Georgia.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Richmond County School System
Augusta, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Mentored struggling students with an individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Taught curriculum-enhanced lesson plans to educate 270 students about the fundamentals and history of music.
- Develops engaging lesson plans to enhance students' musical skills and knowledge.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
Music Teacher
Wilkes County Schools
Washington, GA
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed and taught general music curriculum to K-7th grade students
- Managed classes of up to 30 students and maintained a positive classroom environment
- Provided students with clear learning objectives and developed monthly assessment plans with my 6th and 7th graders
- Developed a 3rd grade chorus program with 25 students involved and have prepared them for school performances
- Key Achievement: The 3rd Grade Tiger Chorus Program performed the National Anthem at the University of Georgia Gym Dogs Meet
Student Teacher
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses
FOH Team Leader
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Evans, GA
05.2015 - 06.2021
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values
- Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service standards and operational procedures.
Education
Educational Specialist - Music Education
Augusta University
Augusta, GA08.2026
M.D. - Music Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2025
Bachelor in Music Education - Music Education
Augusta University
Augusta, GA12.2021
Skills
- Communication skills
- Student Interactions
- Time management
- Classroom Management
- Rehearsals
- Performance direction
- Learning enhancement
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Orff Schulwerk, Level 1 Orff Certified, June 2024
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Music Educator's Association
- American Orff Schulwerk Association Member
Timeline
Music Teacher
Richmond County School System
07.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Wilkes County Schools
07.2022 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Augusta University
08.2021 - 12.2021
FOH Team Leader
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
05.2015 - 06.2021
Educational Specialist - Music Education
Augusta University
M.D. - Music Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor in Music Education - Music Education
Augusta University