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SYDNEY WILLIAMS

San Marcos,TX

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate teacher with a proven ability to create an inclusive environment that encourages the social, emotional, and physical well being of all students. I am skilled in enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches, and I strive for unlocking and identifying each student's full potential. I am looking to leverage creativity and knowledge to aide the development of student engagement and interest in education. I believe in forming a community that is built on shared leadership and ethical behavior while committing to ongoing learning.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Teacher

Lockhart ISD
08.2023 - Current
  • Co-teacher to a kindergarten classroom
  • Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for a classroom of 21 students
  • Ensured all students fully comprehend the curriculum and provided individualized support to students who may need it
  • Met with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve students' behavioral challenges, resulting in significant performance improvements
  • Documented and recorded student growth in specific subject areas such as literacy development and mathematical processing
  • Participated in ARD conferences pertaining to the developmental and academic goals of students in special education

Camp Guide

Neuron Garage
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supervised and mentored a group of 20-25 children aged 5 to 7 years old each week
  • Actively participated in group discussions regarding the different aspects of having a growth mindset and what that may look like when mentoring children
  • Planned project-based learning activities using recyclable materials only
  • Supervised children during Extended Care hours

Instructional Assistant

Texas State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Taught 12 college-level labs
  • Supported students with clarifying questions regarding life science concepts
  • Tutored students who needed further support or had extended absences
  • Graded a variety of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and free response quizzes and tests

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - EC-6 ESL

Texas State University
03.2024

Associate in General Studies -

Austin Community College
05.2021

Certification

  • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, Continuing Education WCCAC, 05/2019
  • CPR & AED, International CPR Institute Inc., 05/2023
  • First Aid, National CPR Foundation, 05/2023
  • Science Safety, TEA Learn Continuing Professional Education, 06/2023
  • Teaching English as a Second Language, Texas Educator Certification Examiner Program, 11/2023

References

  • Lori Hernandez Cooperating Teacher August 2023-May 2024

lori.hernandez@lockhart.txed.net

512-694-9916

  • Sunni Taylor Supervisor January 2023-May 2023

sunni.taylor@txstate.edu

512-245-2178

  • Skyler Bossen Supervisor June 2023-July 2023

skyler.bossen@neurongarage.com

805-459-4376


Timeline

Resident Teacher

Lockhart ISD
08.2023 - Current

Camp Guide

Neuron Garage
06.2023 - 07.2023

Instructional Assistant

Texas State University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Education - EC-6 ESL

Texas State University

Associate in General Studies -

Austin Community College
SYDNEY WILLIAMS