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Wendina Williams

Brooklyn,United States

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Brooklyn Kids Academy, skilled in lesson development and classroom management. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement and academic performance through positive reinforcement strategies. Adept at creating enriching learning environments that foster growth and confidence in students, while effectively communicating with families to support their involvement.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

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.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Brooklyn Kids Academy
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Teacher's Assistant

Brooklyn Kids Academy
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.

Tutor

Cove
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension, math, and critical thinking skills through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
  • Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Teacher Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06-2021

GED -

Canarsie High School
Brooklyn, NY
10-2017

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Online Teaching
  • Lesson Development
  • Room Arrangements
  • Classroom Managment

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Brooklyn Kids Academy
09.2022 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Brooklyn Kids Academy
10.2021 - 08.2022

Tutor

Cove
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York

Associate of Arts - Teacher Education

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York

GED -

Canarsie High School