Shameka Williams
Nash,TX
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Atlanta ISD
Atlanta, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Paraprofessional
Texarkana Independent School District
Texarkana, TX
02.2017 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
New Boston, TX
02.2008 - 02.2017
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Served as liaison between families of inmates ensuring they were kept informed about their loved ones' progress in custody.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society
- Graduated Cum Laude
Timeline
Teacher
Atlanta ISD
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Texarkana Independent School District
02.2017 - 05.2024
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2008 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
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