Sharnae Williams
New Jersey
Summary
My professional journey is guided by a steadfast commitment to promoting equity and access for underserved and underrepresented communities. I firmly believe that every individual deserves equal opportunities and support to thrive. Through my work, I strive to bridge gaps, empower marginalized voices, and create inclusive environments that nurture success for all.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 3)
Newark Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
- Lead English Teacher for a cohort of 28 third-grade scholars
- General Education and Bilingual Scholars
- Execute network created unit/lesson plans (Newark Board of Education) to accelerate student learning
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 6)
Gateway Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Lead ELA Teacher for a cohort of 55+ sixth-grade scholars
- Execute network created unit/lesson plans (Achievement First) to accelerate student learning
- Facilitate meaningful discourse between scholars using habits of discussion
- Challenge students to analyze, synthesize and evaluate individual/ multiple texts
- Increased 2022 test data by 20% vs
- 2021
- NJSLA 78% growth (50% high and 28% typical)
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 5)
University Heights Charter School
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Lead Science Teacher for a cohort of 68 fifth-grade scholars
- Utilized elevateScience curriculum to drive instruction aligned with NGSS
- Instructed a small group 8-week Intervention Program for scholars below grade-level
- Facilitated 3 learning centers and teacher led center focused on the needs of each student
- Used weekly data to measure students’ growth and determine academic planning
- EOY 80% (12 out of 15 students) moved up one or more grade-level
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 1)
Central Jersey College Prep
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Lead Teacher in Math, Phonics and Writing
- Instructed 18 scholars whole group and small group
- Created and facilitated lessons based on CJCP’s curriculum in alignment with NJSLS
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 1)
Achieve Elementary Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Lead Math Teacher, Reading Mastery, Science and Social Studies/ Co-taught GR and SRA
- Instructed 28 scholars whole group and small group
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using a variety of activities and teaching strategies
- MAP 82% scoring over 50th achievement percentile
- MAP 85% scoring over 50th growth percentile
- 2019 - 2021 Mastery in Math ( bi-weekly assessments) consistently above 80%
- Facilitated lessons based on school’s curriculum (AF Navigator Math) in alignment with NJSLS
- Taught using virtual platforms from Spring 2020 - Spring 2021 (Google Classroom, Nearpod and Zoom)
Admissions Counselor (DC, MD, VA)
Delaware State University
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Work strategically with enrollment team to meet annual enrollment goal
- Increased 2017′s enrollment of 4,648 by 5%
- Increased 2018 -2019 undergraduate applications by 60%
- Manage assigned territory, attended school visits and college fairs
- Create and record log of visitations, contacts, and student enrollment
- Participate in the direction, coordination and implementation of recruitment activities
Outreach & Admissions Counselor
U.S. Department of Labor / Job Corps
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed outreach, admissions, and counseling services throughout assigned territory
- Developed an outreach plan that increased personal enrollment goal total to 110%
- Held engaging program orientations to prospective students and parents weekly
- Monitored 30-, 45-, 60- and 90-day student retention, graduate rate and graduate job placement
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral agencies, CBOs, RBOs and high schools
Outreach & Admissions Administrative Assistant
U.S. Department of Labor / Job Corps
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Proactively respond to prospective student inquiry via phone and email
- Organized and participated in weekly student /parent orientations
- Established and maintain all applicant files and personal identifiable information (PII)
Office Manager and Assistant to Deputy Director
City of Newark Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Managed phone lines, maintained personnel files and confidential information
- Monitored staff attendance, processed payroll and distributed checks
- Collected and reviewed resumes to assist with the recruitment of new hires
- Assisted Director with preparation and execution of the Newark College Institute Internship Program
- Maintained records for 500+ students, assisted with processing student payroll and internship placement
Program Monitor
City of Newark Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Served as a youth counselor to 175+ participants in the Summer Youth Work Experience Program
- Functioned as the primary liaison between the NYOSCC and assigned worksites (FBOs, CBOs, government offices and local community businesses)
- Built partnerships with new agencies and increased number of worksites
- Negotiated and collected host agency agreement contacts from partnering worksites
- Conducted daily visits to worksites to ensure that they are in compliance with the NJ Child Labor Laws
Education
Masters of Arts - Education - School Counseling
Saint Peter’s University
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Sociology
Saint Peter’s College
05.2011
Skills
- Detailed- Orientated
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration/ Teamwork
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Identifying student(s) needs
- Leadership
Certification
- The State of New Jersey Provisional License Grades K-6, 09/01/24
- The State of New Jersey Professional School Counselor Grades K-12, 04/01/17
- The State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Grades K-6, 06/01/12
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 3)
Newark Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 6)
Gateway Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 5)
University Heights Charter School
11.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 1)
Central Jersey College Prep
09.2021 - 11.2021
Elementary School Teacher (Grade 1)
Achieve Elementary Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Admissions Counselor (DC, MD, VA)
Delaware State University
08.2016 - 07.2019
Outreach & Admissions Counselor
U.S. Department of Labor / Job Corps
08.2014 - 08.2016
Outreach & Admissions Administrative Assistant
U.S. Department of Labor / Job Corps
10.2013 - 08.2014
Office Manager and Assistant to Deputy Director
City of Newark Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
04.2013 - 10.2013
Program Monitor
City of Newark Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training
06.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Sociology
Saint Peter’s College
- The State of New Jersey Provisional License Grades K-6, 09/01/24
- The State of New Jersey Professional School Counselor Grades K-12, 04/01/17
- The State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Grades K-6, 06/01/12
Masters of Arts - Education - School Counseling
Saint Peter’s University
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