Travis Williams
Missoula,MT
Summary
Experienced educator with a background in instructional technology and design implementation. Proficient in problem-solving, learner assessment and employing communication across stakeholders. Highly organized, patient collaborator providing engaging learning experiences to meet the needs of diverse learner abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Serving as the Head Girls Basketball Coach
- Creating and managing Individualized Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinating regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Utilize media and educational technology to supplement meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivering effective and differentiated classroom instruction to neurodiverse students.
- Teaching multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborating with regular education teachers from across various academic departments to achieve student academic objectives.
Business & Technology Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught business and technology focused courses online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
- Utilized various technology tools and platforms to enhance student learning.
- Served on leadership committee and supported implementation to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
- Led group discussions and activities to stimulate student learning in an online learning environment.
- Evaluated learning objectives through formative and summative assessment.
- Tracked student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Helped develop synchronous orientation activities and presented to students and families.
- Participated on district collaboration team for Business Education pathway development and standards alignment.
Media Technology Teacher
Wenatchee School District
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Served as the Head Boys Basketball Coach
- Taught student production focused classes in the areas of Video/Media Production, Digital Photography, and Yearbook Production.
- Proved successful leading a team in meeting tight production deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed and maintained technology equipment and software tools needed to support learning objectives.
- Troubleshooted hardware and software issues.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and media technology tools to supplement instruction and learning materials.
- Developed curriculum and the integration of the framework for new classes that aligned to state learning standards.
- Provided students with a comprehensive and enriching educational experiences in both hybrid and remote learning environments.
- Collaborated with community businesses to produce STEM video projects and participated in the annual Greater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance STEM showcase.
- Led department training sessions to support staff during onboarding phase and implementation of district wide use of Canvas LMS.
- Received district GEM Award for work done in delivering staff training related to implementation of online instructional resources.
Business & Technology Teacher
Converse County School District 1
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Served as the Head Boys Basketball Coach
- Led work-based learning and student internship program.
- Taught Career Readiness, Computer Technology, and Video Production courses.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders in supporting student learning experiences.
- Utilized various technology tools and platforms to enhance student learning.
- Created a variety of media projects to supplement school wide events and initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Education - Instructional Design & Technology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming05.2016
Certificate - Online Instruction
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Management
Carroll College
Helena, Montana05.2006
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development and Modification
- Cross Collaborative
- Leadership
- Learning and Presentation Technology
- Media Technology Experience
- Implementing Learning Models (ADDIE)
- Learning Assessment and Evaluation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Business & Technology Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Media Technology Teacher
Wenatchee School District
08.2014 - 06.2021
Business & Technology Teacher
Converse County School District 1
08.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Education - Instructional Design & Technology
University of Wyoming
Certificate - Online Instruction
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Management
Carroll College
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