30+ To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 30+ years of experience to long-term position.
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Terri Williams
Stone Mountain,Georgia
Summary
Overview
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Facilitator
08.2008 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Taught General Education Development Program preparing adults to earn General Equivalency Diploma., in planning and maintaining a safe, clean environment and in assuring the well-being and safety of students
- Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with teachers, volunteers and parents in planning and implementing activities
- Plan with assist teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities
- Assists teacher in maintaining confidential student folders
- Share in the development of implementation of written lesson plans
- Exhibit a genuine, nurturing attitude toward all children.
Harnett County Schools
English Language Arts Teacher
12.2006 - 07.2014
Job overview
- All of items listed above
- Serve as 8th Grade House Leader (Department Chair), responsible to disseminate information from administration, generate reports, schedule and conduct meetings
- Co-facilitator Common Core Workshop
- Co-facilitator A.I.G
- Technology in Our Classroom Workshop
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics
Dekalb County T.A.P.Stone Mountain, GA
Training Facilitator
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Helping initial teachers to earn teaching certification.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Dekalb County Schools
Language Arts Teacher/Department Chair
07.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Design units and lessons aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence for 8th Grade English Language Arts
- Utilize multimedia resources and real-world examples to engage students from diverse ethnicities and backgrounds
- Provide modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from wide range of backgrounds, including English Language Learners and students with IEPS
- Help to write and implement new writing protocol for ELA Department
- Actively lead/participate in professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings
- Serve as observer and mentor to ELA Department members and team lead to assist new teachers with lesson planning, classroom management and curriculum
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
Harnett County Schools
Media Specialist
08.1996 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Assist in ordering supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability
- Assist teachers and students for the purpose of identifying resource materials for use in the classroom
- Evaluate books, media and/or periodicals for retention within a collection
- Maintain materials inventory and equipment for the purpose of maintaining an up-to-date reference
- Operate a variety of media equipment, computer equipment and systems for the purpose of providing media services to students and staff.
Harnett County Schools
Teacher Assistant
08.1979 - 06.1996
Job overview
Education
Walden University
Specialist Degree from Curriculum and Instruction
August 2022
University Overview
GPA: 3.8
Concordia University
Masters Degree from Curriculum and Instruction
August 2017
University Overview
GPA: 3.8
Campbell University
Academically Intellectually Gifted Certification
May 2008
University Overview
GPA: 4.0
Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Science
December 2006
University Overview
GPA: 3.8
Anderson Creek High School
Diploma
06.1977
University Overview
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Training Facilitator
Dekalb County T.A.P.
10.2023 - Current
Language Arts Teacher/Department Chair
Dekalb County Schools
07.2014 - Current
Facilitator
Fayetteville Technical Community College
08.2008 - 07.2014
English Language Arts Teacher
Harnett County Schools
12.2006 - 07.2014
Media Specialist
Harnett County Schools
08.1996 - 12.2006
Teacher Assistant
Harnett County Schools
08.1979 - 06.1996
Walden University
Specialist Degree from Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Masters Degree from Curriculum and Instruction
Campbell University
Academically Intellectually Gifted Certification
Fayetteville State University
Bachelor of Science
Anderson Creek High School
Diploma