Virginia Williams
Wakefield,KS
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Little Learners Childhood Connections
Wakefield, KS
08.2017 - Current
- Supervised students throughout day, fostering a supportive classroom and break environment.
- Developed lesson plans and selected materials to enhance positive learning experiences.
- Conducted parent conferences to address inquiries and discuss academic progress.
- Maintained calm demeanor in student interactions, promoting individual growth.
- Collaborated with parents to review student progress and identify improvement areas.
- Engaged in workshops and training sessions to refine educational skills.
Paraprofessional
USD 379 Clay County Schools
Wakefield, Kansas
03.2007 - 05.2017
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona06-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional development
Affiliations
- During the time I spend out of school I like to have fun with my family. I enjoy being outside, gardening and taking care of my chickens. One of my favorite activities with my family is to relax in our back yard. I have lots of grandchildren and it's fun to get together. Walking on the country roads outside my home is something I enjoy for myself. It helps me reset in our busy world.
Certification
- During my time with LLCC I attended several trainings and conferences. Some of these trainings included, Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities, Understand Special Education Supports, Tackle Behaviors that Challenge by Realizing Expectations, and Active Supervision in Early Childhood Programs.
What I enjoy about being a paraprofessional.
- I enjoy working with students, helping them to learn the tools they need to believe in themselves and succeed. Directly working with the special education and classroom teacher to provide support for students.
Timeline
Teacher
Little Learners Childhood Connections
08.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional
USD 379 Clay County Schools
03.2007 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
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