Twjuana Williams
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management, student engagement, and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and building strong relationships to enhance student success.
Dedicated educator skilled in motivating students through interactive and differentiated instruction. Committed to nurturing a supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity and drives academic improvement.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2007 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching techniques and technologies.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting inclusivity and respect among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas for academic improvement and intervention strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Spearheaded mentorship program for at-risk students, contributing to improved academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive/business Administration
NADC/TSU
Nashville, TNSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Technology integration
- Social-emotional learning training
- Group instruction
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Community involvement
- Alternative learning methods
- Subject matter expertise
- Instructional best practices
- Serving diverse communities
- Test grading
- Group learning mechanics
- [State] teaching credential
- SMART board aptitude
- Blackboard software
- Youth mentorship
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson delivery
- Team building
- Student motivation
- Educational activities
- Visual aids utilization
- Homework assignment
- Effective listening
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Social-emotional learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
Accomplishments
- Administration - Managed Automotive that resulted in high school student employment..
I opened the first firestone Training center in the world with a partnership with Bridgestone where I have 58 students working for firestone since 2015.
Certification
I am ASE certified, I am A TIA certified trainer have my teacher certification for the state of TN .
Timeline
Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive/business Administration
NADC/TSU