Veronica Williams
Valrico,FL
Summary
Dynamic Educator with hands-on experience in Developing Aspiring K-12 Teacher and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Coach
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum which led to school moving up overall grade for district and state.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention in MTSS for 6 grade levels.
- Supported English language learners by providing targeted instruction in vocabulary development and comprehension strategies across 6 grade levels.
- Established positive relationships with students, promoting a love for reading and learning.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Created engaging lesson materials that encouraged critical thinking and text analysis skills among students.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate texts for various grade levels, ensuring alignment with state standards and diverse student needs.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Evaluated instructional materials and resources to ensure alignment with district goals and state standards for English Language Arts education.
- Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular team meetings focused on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
- Enhanced student literacy by implementing targeted reading strategies and interventions.
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Trained 20 educators on best practices in literacy instruction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
Adjunct Professor
Drexel University School of Education
09.2020 - Current
- Teach undergraduates and graduates in the teaching certification program for the courses EDUC 365 Foundations of Instruction of English Language Learners and EDUC 602 Learning and Teaching in a Second Language
- Design and develop syllabus that meet the requirements outlined by PDE to meet the requirements of an accredited Teacher Certification Program
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, and evaluation
- Plan and provide theoretical instruction and field experience required for teaching certification in Pennsylvania
- Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to educational pedagogy and practice
- Design and execute on lectures to support student learning of course objectives
- Schedule weekly office hours to support students and mastery of the content
- Maintain communication with the course chair and program chair regarding any course or student issues
- Maintain grades, student feedback, and supporting students in navigating field placement
ESOL Site Coordinator
Mastery Charter Thomas Campuses
Philadelphia, PA
01.2015 - Current
- Research for Action and the Philadelphia Education Research Consortium (PERC) chose Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary for a study based on exemplary growth indicated by SDPS progress reports on ACCESS growth from 2013-2014 and 2014-2015
- Provided coaching plans for two developing ESL teachers K-12, in which both teachers met 100% of their goals
- Managed ESL programming and state Title III compliance, ensuring that Mastery Charter Thomas was in 100% compliance
- Designed and implemented Title III nights and Title III staff development, which ensured that both campuses met 100% compliance
- Developed ESL curriculum that included scope and sequence, unit plans, and resources K-12 at Mastery
- Lead professional development for staff and teachers to support the needs of English Language Learners, at the school and district level
- Developed and implemented culturally inclusive programs school wide such as: Community Walks, Cultural Celebration Day, Black History Month Celebration, Lunar New Year, Cambodian New Year, and Karen New Year
Interim Head of School
Philadelphia Hebrew Publics K-4
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Coach and develop the school's leadership team and teachers by providing regular, on-going and transformational instructional feedback and support
- Ensure the integration of Modern Hebrew and Israel Studies programs into the school program
- Build an active, inspired and engaged professional learning community among the school's staff
- Partner with the Hebrew Public and school leadership teams to provide high-quality professional development based on school and teacher needs
- Actively monitor the progress of 400+ students and 45 staff members growth through collection of formal and informal data; analyze data in collaboration with the leadership team to inform strategic and instructional planning
- Ensure the use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices across classrooms
- Develop and sustain a positive and nurturing school culture rooted in proven SEL practices with Responsive Classroom
- Manage relationships with key stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, students, the Board of Trustees, community organizations, and the School's authorizer
- Partner with Hebrew Public's Chief Talent Officer to recruit and hire a team of diverse and highly skilled educators
- Work with the Executive Director to oversee the school's operations, finances and compliance functions
- Develop both long-term and short-term strategic plans to support school growth and improvement
- Proactively and reactively partner with and invest families and community members to ensure strong collaboration
Dean of Academics
Philadelphia Hebrew Publics K-4
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Awarded "Outstanding Achievement in Leadership", from Hebrew Public Charter Schools network June, 2022 for work as Academic Dean.
- Managed and coached 16 K-4 Homeroom teachers, and 1 ESL teacher
- Manage the academic programming, instructional walk throughs, and PD scope and sequence for PHP
- Supported the implementation of Zones of Regulation across content classrooms
- Managed the compliance, professional development, and instruction for ESL at PHP
- Design program and evaluate curriculum to support instructional vision at PHP
- Support teacher development in the DEI framework around Windows and Mirrors
- Design and Implemented action plans for a school around reading and math goals for the 2019-2020 school year
Assistant Principal of Instruction- ELL & Interventions
Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed and coached 11 Special Education Teachers/Case Managers and 3 ESL teachers
- Managed the charter renewal for the ESL department for the 2019, renewal that resulted in no action items in the area of LIEP/ESL programming and compliance and 100% file compliance
- Collaborated with Assistant Principal of Culture, Assistant Principal of K-3 and Assistant Principal of 4-6 to implement equity walk throughs to ensure students with IEPs and identified as ELs were having their needs met
- Designed professional development series to support the development of Senior Associate, Advanced, and Master Teachers around Academic Habits of Discussion
- Designed a professional development series for General Education Teachers Around Sheltered English
- Supported the implementation of Zones of Regulation as an intervention and provided professional development to support cross collaboration between General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, and Culture team
- Design and Implemented action plans for a school around reading and math goals for the 2019-2020 school year
- Collaborated with Drexel Universities College of Education on research designed to: Exploring School, Family, and Community Engagement Efforts in the Schools of Philadelphia for English Language Learners and co-presented on the findings at the Family Engagement Conference 2019 and will be co-presenting at the Migrant Education and ESL Conference 2020
- Designed and supported the implementation of Adult ESL for families at Thomas Elementary School based on parent interest
- Was one of three Selected by the Pennsylvania Department Education to be a team leader for the Data Analysis Support Academy (DASA)
Assistant Director of Specialized Services- ESOL
Mastery Charter Schools
Philadelphia, PA
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed an ESL program for a charter school network including developing: LIEP program policy, ESL program rubric, ESL manual, ESL program assessments, completing Title III applications, designed professional development for ESL teachers and Assistant Principals of Specialized Services (APSS) and assessed programming network wide; resulting in an increase of programming implementation from 10% to 95% across 20 schools in PA within one school year
- Managed charter renewals and state audits at two schools, which resulted in no action items in the area of LIEP/ESL programming and compliance
- Developed and managed a Multi-Campus ESL teacher program that ensured ELs had a quality LIEP program
- Managed and coached Multi-Campus ESL teachers at seven schools where 92% of students met or exceeded the district expectation for Language Proficiency Growth and retained 100% of teachers in a network with a teacher retention rate of 78%
- Designed a series of Sheltered English PDs and classroom support for Literature Teachers in 5th-6th grades, which resulted in a 25% growth in student written proficiency
- Piloted a specialized curriculum for students who were eligible for both LIEP and Low Incidence Programming, which resulted in 100% of students growing one or more levels using the Alternate ACCESS rubric
- Collaborated and developed the following with Assistant Directors of Literacy: ESL scaffolds for literacy unit plans grades K-12, writing unit plans K-12, and professional development for ELA teachers K-12
- Collaborated and developed the following with Directors of Specialized Services: IEP specifications for ELLs, ELL support for students in Low Incidents Programming, and developed tools for differentiating ELLs with IEPs
Founding ESOL Teacher
Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Awarded Educator of Excellence at Master Charter Schools Network for work in this role in September 2016
- Awarded Educator of the Year at Thomas Elementary for work in this role in May 2016
- Plan and design standards-based lessons for students across proficiency levels and need.
- Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning styles to support learners proficiency and academic growth for students in 7 grade levels.
- Provided professional development with general education on supporting and scaffolding for English Language Learners for 7 grade levels.
- Assess students’ progress throughout the term and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work. Was recognized by the state for exceptional student growth on WIDA ACCESS.
- Served as an advocate for ESOL students within the school community, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among staff and peers.
Second Grade Teacher
Riverhills Elementary School
Temple Terrace, FL
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Plan and design standards-based lessons for diverse groups of learners for 5 subject areas.
- Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning styles.
- Assess 20 students’ progress throughout the term and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work.
Founding First Grade Lead Literacy Teacher
KIPP DC Heights Academy
Washington, DC
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Plan and design standards-based lessons for diverse groups of learners.
- Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning styles.
- Assess 60 students’ progress throughout the term and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work
- Trained a Teaching Fellow as Mentor Teacher in Educational Pedagogy
First Grade Teacher
Kingswood Elementary School
Brandon, FL
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Plan and design standards-based lessons for diverse groups of learners
- Teach daily lessons with multiple modalities to target various learning styles.
- Assess18 students’ progress throughout the term and work closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work.
Education
Doctorate - Education
NOVA Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale,FL05.2017
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Research
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Presentations
- Instructional Supervision
- Instructional Feedback
- Literacy
- ESOL
- University Teaching
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Interim Head of School
Philadelphia Hebrew Publics K-4
01.2023 - 06.2023
Adjunct Professor
Drexel University School of Education
09.2020 - Current
Dean of Academics
Philadelphia Hebrew Publics K-4
06.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Principal of Instruction- ELL & Interventions
Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary
06.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Director of Specialized Services- ESOL
Mastery Charter Schools
07.2017 - 06.2019
ESOL Site Coordinator
Mastery Charter Thomas Campuses
01.2015 - Current
Founding ESOL Teacher
Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary School
01.2013 - 12.2017
Second Grade Teacher
Riverhills Elementary School
01.2012 - 12.2013
Founding First Grade Lead Literacy Teacher
KIPP DC Heights Academy
01.2011 - 12.2012
First Grade Teacher
Kingswood Elementary School
01.2010 - 12.2011
Doctorate - Education
NOVA Southeastern University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Florida
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