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William Wood
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Experienced Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in K-12 Education, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Classroom Management, and Lesson Planning. Strong management and training skills working in retail and running a store with a fortune 500 company. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
School District of Clay County
Elementary Teacher For Clay County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Teaching 60 students 4th Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
- Reviewing and creating daily lessons
- Data analysis based on test scores and trends
- Emergency preparedness team
- Member of School's Superintendent advisory committee
- Behavior management
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
School District of Clay County
Elementary Teacher For Clay County Schools
11.2018 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Taught academic, work, and life skills in a self-contained classroom to students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and other significant disabilities
- Taught Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science on a daily basis in person and virtually
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Used computer programs such as Google Suites, ManyCam, and Focus on a daily basis
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Coordinated and managed several classroom aides to work with the students
- Created and implemented legal documents such as IEPs (Individual Education Plans) for students
- Corresponded daily with parents, guardians, and group home staff to ensure student safety and communicate progress
- Manage, documented, and de-escalated challenging behaviors demonstrated by students
- Written and was chosen for several grants that helped bring resources to my school and my classroom
- Designed and created a special needs garden/picnic area, by seeking out new community stakeholders to donate equipment and materials.
VIP Kid
Virtual Teacher
06.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Teaching elementary students virtually who are overseas, using an online program and format
- Teaching 2-5 students per day, each for a 25-minute class period one on one
- Using programs such as Manycam to uses graphics, backgrounds, and other digital displays as a resource while teaching.
School District of Clay County
Virtual US History Teacher
06.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for Honors and Regular High School US History students, using the Florida Virtual School program.
- Daily communication with students and parents regarding progress in the courses and whatever assistance that was needed
- Daily grading of assignments and tests, using the Florida Virtual School program
- Attending both staff and team meetings for updates and data research.
School District of Clay County
Department Head
08.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- In charge of a team of nine teachers in the Multi-Grades Department
- Scheduled and held department meetings both in person and virtually on a regular basis
- Organized and ran multiple fundraisers for the Multi-Grades Department
- Organized and ran multiple events for the Multi-Grades Department involving teachers, assistants, parents, and students
- Planned and taught multiple training sessions both in person and virtually for teachers and assistants.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
School Districts Of Clay County
High School Teacher For Clay County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Taught academic, work, and life skills in a self-contained classroom to students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and other significant disabilities
- Taught Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science on a daily basis
- Created and implemented specially designed lesson plans to accommodate the students' different needs, skills, and strengths
- Assisted in developing and implementing curriculum and plans for the schools
- Designed on-campus work programs to help prepare the students for post-graduation opportunities
- Coordinated and manage several classroom aides to work with the students
- Collaborated with colleagues in the school and throughout the county on a weekly basis to better help students in the classroom
- Created and implement IEP (Individual Education Plans) for each student
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- Corresponded daily with parents, guardians, and group home staff to ensure student safety and communicate progress
- Managed and supervise Peer Assistant Program (a program for students without disabilities to observe, learn about, and participate in activities and lessons involving their peers with disabilities)
- Manage, documented, and de-escalated challenging behaviors demonstrated by students
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
Advance Auto Parts
General Manager
03.2006 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Creating weekly schedules
- P&L management
- Budget and salary management
- Interviewing and Hiring Employees
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
- Inventory management
- Shipping and receiving merchandise
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
Education
University of West FloridaPensacola, FL
Masters from Educational Leadership
2022
University of North FloridaJacksonville, FL
Master's degree from Secondary Education, Autism
2017
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
Bachelor's degree from Criminal Justice and Corrections
2010
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Fundraising
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Curriculum Assessment
- Leading Meetings
- Coaching
- Profit & Loss Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Performance Measurement
Affiliations
YMCA - Volunteer/Coach
Scouts of America - Den Leader
Clay County Schools - Superintendent Advisory Commitee
Certification
Certified Florida Educator
References
Cheryl Larson (Current Supervisor) 904-336-3475
Lee Cleveland (Previous Supervisor) 912-322-6344
Lisa Gartenbush (Previous Colleague) 904-424-9468
Timeline
Elementary Teacher For Clay County Schools
School District of Clay County
08.2022 - Current
Virtual Teacher
VIP Kid
06.2020 - 06.2021
Virtual US History Teacher
School District of Clay County
06.2020 - 06.2021
Department Head
School District of Clay County
08.2019 - 06.2021
Elementary Teacher For Clay County Schools
School District of Clay County
11.2018 - 06.2022
High School Teacher For Clay County Schools
School Districts Of Clay County
08.2013 - 06.2018
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
03.2006 - 04.2010
University of West Florida
Masters from Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Master's degree from Secondary Education, Autism
Valdosta State University
Bachelor's degree from Criminal Justice and Corrections
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