Theodore Williams
EL PASO,TX
Summary
Proactive Social Science Teacher and Parole Officer with extensive experience in fostering strong relationships and enhancing comprehension through interactive learning. Skilled in project-based learning, compliance monitoring, and community collaboration. Bringing expertise in creating supportive environments and improving critical thinking for academic and societal success. Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher in Social Science
Socorro Independent School District
06.2002 - 07.2015
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child''s education.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to help students apply social science concepts to real-world situations and develop problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex social science topics by using visual aids, multimedia presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
Teacher in Social Science
Fabens Independent School District
09.1991 - 05.2002
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child''s education.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to help students apply social science concepts to real-world situations and develop problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex social science topics by using visual aids, multimedia presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lessons on historical events and societal issues.
- Provided personalized support to struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving overall academic performance.
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by implementing debate and discussion activities in the classroom.
Texas State Parole Officer
State Department of Pardons and Parole
07.1989 - 09.1991
- Developed strong rapport with offenders, fostering trust and open communication for successful reintegration into society.
- Enhanced public safety by supervising parolees and ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Educated offenders about their rights and responsibilities while on parole, clarifying expectations from the outset of their supervised release period.
- Served as a resource for parolees, providing guidance and support to help them navigate the challenges of reintegration into society.
- Conducted home visits and workplace checks to verify offender compliance with residency and employment requirements.
- Collaborated with community resources for effective offender support, reducing recidivism rates.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating situations to maintain a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Testified in court hearings, providing clear and concise information about parolee behavior and compliance.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share information and coordinate efforts for increased public safety.
- Facilitated offender access to essential services such as housing, employment assistance, and substance abuse treatment programs.
- Managed high caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks and maintaining attention to detail in documentation and decision-making processes.
- Engaged family members of parolees in the re-entry process, promoting positive support systems for long-term success.
- Maintained accurate case records, ensuring timely reporting of relevant information to appropriate parties.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
Probation Officer
El Paso Adult Probation Department
03.1986 - 06.1989
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Upheld legal standards by maintaining current knowledge on laws, policies, procedures related to probationary practices.
- Handled over 100 full-cycle caseloads per month.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeWitt Clinton High School
The Bronx, NY06.1971
Queensboro Community College
Queens, NY07.1974
Psychology/Sociology
UTEP
El Paso, TXBachelor of Science - Psychology
Mercy College
The Bronx, NY05.1982
Skills
- Academic Writing
- Collaborative learning
- Feedback Delivery
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Safety awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Discipline
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student needs assessment
- Discussion Facilitation
- Human geography
- Social studies
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Texas Teaching Certification
Certification
- Composite Social Studies , TEA - Lifetime
Additional Information
Fabens High School Boys Head Varsity Basketball Coach 1991-2002
Fabens High School Student sponsor of the MECHA CLUB 1998-2002
Fabens High School Drug Free Coordinator 1998-2002
Socorro Boys Head Varsity Basketball Coach 2002-2010
Eldorado Boys Freshman Basketball Coach 2012-2115
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science
Socorro Independent School District
06.2002 - 07.2015
Teacher in Social Science
Fabens Independent School District
09.1991 - 05.2002
Texas State Parole Officer
State Department of Pardons and Parole
07.1989 - 09.1991
Probation Officer
El Paso Adult Probation Department
03.1986 - 06.1989
High School Diploma -
DeWitt Clinton High School
Queensboro Community College
Psychology/Sociology
UTEP
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mercy College
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