Tanya Williams
Science Educator
MS
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher 15 years of experience teaching and High School Biology and Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning. Experience in using technology in to maximize learning experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Covington, LA
08.2019 - Current
- Develops lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Successfully improves student participation in classroom through integration of creative lab/hands on exercises.
- Collaborates with team of faculty to review student academic data and create lesson plans
- Uses exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Designs innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
High School Biology Teacher
Bogalusa City Schools
Bogalusa, LA
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed interesting lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Continuously worked in team-oriented environment.
- Communicated with students, parents, and other professionals on regular basis.
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum needs of each student.
- Maintained records with excellent organizational skills.
Substitute Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Covington, LA
03.2010 - 08.2016
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Middle School Science Teacher
Duval County Public School District
Jacksonville, Florida
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Led diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked in team-based environment with teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
High School Science Teacher
Arlington Country Day School
Jacksonville, FL
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Demonstrated effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 100 high school students
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Purdue Global University (Formerly Kaplan Univ.)
West Lafayette, IN03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2002
Skills
- Time Management
- Academic Instruction
- Student Evaluation
- Lesson Planning/Instructional Design
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Technology Implementation/Remote Assistance
- Positive Student Engagement
- Course Materials Development
Accomplishments
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Classroom on the PC
- Developed spreadsheets for student data tracking using Microsoft Excel
- Mentored new teachers
- Provided standard based evaluations and maintained accurate records
- Created positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and staff members
- Taught biology at a Rural title 1 high school to socially economically disadvantaged students
- Taught virtual summer school on Edgenuity software platform
- Assist students with academic issues through components of distance communication
- Created curriculum presentations and templates using PowerPoint, Word Publisher, and Google Classroom
Certification
- State Certified Teacher - LA License - Level 3- Lic #642645 (Biology 6-12) (7/2/2022-7/7-2027): Grades 6-12
Timeline
8th Grade Science Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
High School Biology Teacher
Bogalusa City Schools
08.2016 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
03.2010 - 08.2016
High School Science Teacher
Arlington Country Day School
08.2008 - 05.2009
Middle School Science Teacher
Duval County Public School District
08.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Teaching
Purdue Global University (Formerly Kaplan Univ.)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southern University At New Orleans
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