Shakeera Williams
Brooklyn
Summary
Passionate educator with a strong leadership background and commitment to continuous learning. Dedicated to meeting the learning needs of each student, with expertise in program management. Well-organized in planning diverse lessons and engaging activities. Skilled problem-solver adept at resolving classroom and student concerns.
Professional educational support provider equipped to handle dynamic classroom environments and assist in delivering instructional activities. Capable of fostering collaborative atmosphere and addressing individual student needs. Reliable team player with strong focus on adaptability and achieving educational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
01.2025 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established rapport with students through consistent support and guidance, fostering positive relationships that promoted academic growth.
Lead teacher
Vivvi
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Write lesson plans.
- Facilitate lessons
- Change children's diapers.
- Feed children.
- Work as a team.
- Do welcome meetings.
- Transition students to twos.
Lead teacher
Bright Horizons
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitate Lessons.
- Change children's diapers
- Feed children.
- Work as a team
- Do welcome meetings
- Transition students to toddlers.
Afterschool TEACHER
Dodge YMCA
06.2013 - 10.2020
- Planned and executed activities to promote reading, writing and math development, Maintained safety and security of all youth under care, Created new lesson plans based on course objectives, Taught students learning, communication and social skills, Worked with team on developing program, Worked one on one in classroom setting with 20 students and co-counselor, Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for students 5 to 11 years old, Communicated openly with student’s parents about daily activities and behaviors
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Horizon healthcare Staffing
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained students’ safety in classroom and outside environment, Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play, Kept classroom clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surface, Worked one on one with student on potty training, social skills, classroom activities and speech, Assist with nap time during teacher’s lunch break, Report to parent about development of student in the classroom
TEACHER ASSISTANT
FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization, Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner, Communicate with children in developmentally appropriate way, Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities, Sanitized toys and classroom area, Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
08.2024
High School Diploma -
Teachers Preparatory High School
06.2009
Skills
- Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good filing and organizational skills
- Ability to take calls
- Ability to assist teachers on school trips
- Ability to work with others
- Very good people person
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Lesson development
- Safety awareness
- Childcare requirements
- Child Development
- Behavioral support
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom supervision
Certification
NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Certificate
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
01.2025 - Current
Lead teacher
Vivvi
01.2024 - 12.2024
Lead teacher
Bright Horizons
04.2021 - 12.2023
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Horizon healthcare Staffing
02.2017 - 06.2017
Afterschool TEACHER
Dodge YMCA
06.2013 - 10.2020
TEACHER ASSISTANT
FRIENDS OF CROWN HEIGHTS
07.2010 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Teachers Preparatory High School
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
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