Summer J Williams
Harker Heights
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Killeen ISD, excelling in curriculum development and instructional coaching. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through technology integration and fostering collaborative relationships. Committed to lifelong learning and mentoring, driving significant improvements in student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Classroom Lead Teacher (MCL)
Killeen ISD
Killeen
2024.08 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Led weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Collaborated with staff members to develop skills and knowledge through development targeted designs.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
English Language Arts Teacher
Liberty Hill Middle School
Killeen
2020.08 - Current
- Instructed students, including gifted and English language learners, to enhance reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Achieved mastery of basic skills in argumentative writing above district average using Evidence-Based Writing Program.
- Recognized as TIA designation for exceptional educational contributions.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents to support student success.
- Mentored Texas A&M students and new teachers to promote professional development on campus.
- Instructed credit-recovery summer courses to assist struggling students in achieving academic goals.
Infinite Literacy Campaign Planning Team
Woodland Middle School Fulton County
East Point
2019.08 - 2020.08
- Collaborated with vice principal and DISPRO to develop school-wide reading initiative using iReady platform.
- Created curriculum for middle grade students reading at K-2 levels.
- Planned events to celebrate student growth and achievements.
- Conducted meetings to present data analysis of student growth trends.
CNR Reading Intervention Teacher
Woodland Middle School Fulton County
East Point
2018.08 - 2020.08
- Administered and analyzed Fountas & Pinnell benchmark assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Facilitated small-group interventions to enhance reading proficiency and comprehension.
- Instructed students to improve reading success through targeted lessons and concepts.
- Maintained accurate and current records of student performance and interventions.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on student progress.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with colleagues to promote effective teaching strategies.
- Completed progress monitoring checks to assess ongoing student development.
Corps Member
Teach For America
Atlanta
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants for prestigious national teacher corps.
- Completed intensive summer training program to enhance skills for driving student achievement.
- Taught in Atlanta Public Schools summer school under supervision of experienced faculty.
- Participated in diverse professional development activities including curriculum workshops and coaching.
Customer Care Professional
American Express
Lithia Springs
2017.11 - 2018.05
- Provide consumer services for current and potential card members
- Meet metrics in call handling and quality
Customer Service Representative
Amazon VCC
Lithia Springs
2016.09 - 2017.09
- Take inbound calls and texts for customers and process all inquiries for orders from home
- Meet metrics for average handling time, conflict resolution and customer satisfaction
Customer Care Supervisor
OnStar
Warren
2011.07 - 2015.11
- Provided coaching to care advisors for continuous improvement initiatives and to enhance achievement of KPIs
- Completed weekly payroll, and audited reports for errors
- Completed audit reports for customer advisor call quantity and quality tracking coached customer advisor on service enhancement initiatives
- Attended and conduct weekly meetings through conference calls to improve quality and departmental performance metrics
- Developed new and improved processes for customer satisfaction and service efficiency
- Worked with leadership to identify trends through call monitoring, surveys and call recording
Editorial Intern
Metro parent Magazine
Ferndale
2015.01 - 2015.04
- Wrote published articles, press releases, pitches, and feature stories for print and online
- Monitored relevant media coverage and assembled press kit
Administrative Assistant
Troy Public Schools
Troy
2009.10 - 2010.12
- Answered switchboard and addressed caller concerns
- Filing
- Maintained office supply inventory
- Utilized Microsoft Office Tools
- Scheduled and prepared meetings
Summer Intern
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit
2006.06 - 2007.09
- Team leader of marketing services team
- Branded campaign entitled “I am DPS”
- Liaison between marketing services, principals and district leadership
- Scheduled and conducted meetings and talent screenings for “I am DPS” 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 multi-media campaigns
- Drafted back to school newsletters for parents, and met with principals on final content and layout
- Drafted school district informational pieces for final content review by principals and department heads
- Utilized photography showcasing public schools within district featured on line local papers
- Created brochures for local schools featuring highlights to boost enrollment
Summer Intern
Office of Congressman John Conyers
2005.06 - 2005.08
- Drafted professional letters on behalf of the congressman
- Electronic and paper record retention
- Scheduled meetings in Washington D.C
- Answered switchboard and addressed client concerns
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04.2016
Doctor of Philosophy - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Lifelong Learning
- Educational research
- Curriculum implementation
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Technology integration
- Professional development
- Instructional coaching
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship
- Department leadership
- Creative lesson planning
Community
- Liberty Hill Middle School, National Junior Honor Society Advisor, 08/01/23, Present
- Open Fire International Fellowship, Faith-based curriculum creator, 05/01/22, 03/31/23
- Fulton County MTSS Member, Active member of a multi-tiered system of supports, 08/01/18, 05/31/20, Served in collaboration with selected school behavioral and instructional interventionists, Provided feedback, observation, modeling, interpretation of data and other supportive assistance, Implemented progress monitoring, multi-tier prevention system, and data-based decision-making
- Cathedral of Hope Church, Mentor and counselor for inner city youth, 08/01/13, 12/31/15, Served as head of youth department, Taught liturgical dance to young girls ages 6-18
Timeline
Multi-Classroom Lead Teacher (MCL)
Killeen ISD
2024.08 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Liberty Hill Middle School
2020.08 - Current
Infinite Literacy Campaign Planning Team
Woodland Middle School Fulton County
2019.08 - 2020.08
CNR Reading Intervention Teacher
Woodland Middle School Fulton County
2018.08 - 2020.08
Corps Member
Teach For America
2018.06 - 2018.08
Customer Care Professional
American Express
2017.11 - 2018.05
Customer Service Representative
Amazon VCC
2016.09 - 2017.09
Editorial Intern
Metro parent Magazine
2015.01 - 2015.04
Customer Care Supervisor
OnStar
2011.07 - 2015.11
Administrative Assistant
Troy Public Schools
2009.10 - 2010.12
Summer Intern
Detroit Public Schools
2006.06 - 2007.09
Summer Intern
Office of Congressman John Conyers
2005.06 - 2005.08
Master of Science - Public Administration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Wayne State University
Doctor of Philosophy - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University