Toni Williams
Garner,NC
Summary
I am a passionate and creative Kindergarten Teacher dedicated to designing collaborative learning environments that inspire and support my students. By combining structured lessons with engaging, play-based activities, I ensure each experience is developmentally appropriate and impactful. With expertise in educational technology and project-based learning, I am hardworking, reliable, and committed to excellence. A strong team player and goal-oriented professional, I thrive in educational settings, using my administrative and teaching skills to connect with students, colleagues, parents and the community. My focus is on fostering growth, achieving goals, and making a positive difference in education. Every child possesses unique abilities, and all children are inherently equal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Westview Elementary
Garner NC, NC
09.2020 - Current
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans according to state-mandated curriculum requirements.
- Provided individualized care to each child.
- Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student, and effectively communicate with parents.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Teacher's Assistant
Westview Elementary
Garner, NC
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Daycare Teacher
Primary Beginnings
Raleigh, NC
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted age-appropriate lesson plans centered around learning through play.
- Uphold classroom rules and procedures according to NC state-mandated guidelines.
- Communicated with parents to coordinate satisfactory plans for student success.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Education
NC Teaching License - Education
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC09-2022
DCDEE - Childcare Administrative Pre-licensing training
11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Augustine’s University
Raleigh, NC05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education/Lead Teacher
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NCSkills
- Time management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Active listening and learning
- Organization
- Disciplinary techniques
- Faculty collaboration
- Student counseling
- Volunteer supervision
- Community involvement
Volunteer Experience
- Baton twirling instructor, Georgia’s youth on parade
- Counselor, Passage Home for the youth
Accomplishments
- Nominated for "Leading With the Heart" Award.
- Nominated for "Teacher of the Year" Award.
- Nominated for "America's Favorite Teacher" Award. (Currently, voting starts in February.)
Certification
- Credentials in Early Childhood Education
- NC Teaching Licenses (Currently.)
Affiliations
- Oasis Outreach Foundation of NC. 2023-Current
Summer Camp
Toys for Tots
Back to School Bash
Feed the Homeless
Tutoring
- Peach State Twirlers. 2022-Current)
Summer Camp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Westview Elementary
09.2020 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Westview Elementary
10.2019 - 08.2020
Daycare Teacher
Primary Beginnings
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Credentials in Early Childhood Education
- NC Teaching Licenses (Currently.)
NC Teaching License - Education
Campbell University
DCDEE - Childcare Administrative Pre-licensing training
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Augustine’s University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education/Lead Teacher
Stanly Community College
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