William Wick
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in Instructional Design and working towards principal certification, with experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple challenges simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Committed leader with strengths in educational planning and team collaboration. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Middle School Athletic Director/Site Manager
Hammonton Middle School
2022.12 - Current
- Conduct and lead in the organization and operation of middle school extracurricular programs, including sports, intramurals, and academies
- Function as the school representative in charge during all events taking place at the middle school after traditional school hours
- Schedule contests while coordinating transportation for interscholastic athletics.
Teacher of Mathematics and Social Studies
Hammonton Board of Education
2017.09 - Current
- Designed and implemented lessons connecting with the daily lives of students, using real-world examples
- Engaged in lessons including both history and current events, encouraging and engaging students to find meaningful and relevant and truthful information in today's world
- Focus on digital citizenship and identifying accurate news sources
- Other duties while with Hammonton School District include:
- Leading member of school and district wide Trauma Informed team
- Present administration and staff with techniques on de-escalation, self-care and other related topics to foster a trauma informed building
- Lead schoolwide presentations and activities regarding supportive language especially when in difficult situation with children and students
- Member of school wide Intervention and Referral Services team 3yrs – Present
- Led PLC and small group learning communities
- Member of Instructional Leadership Team
- Member of Social Justice Team - Participate in group meetings with administrators and supervisors regarding assuring balance and equity throughout educational program.
Special Education Teacher
Penns Grove Middle School, Penns Grove Carney's
2016.09 - 2017.06
- Seventh and Eighth Grade Mathematics
- Develop lesson plans and teaching strategies that support both the student's IEP and the district curriculum, leading to higher rates of comprehension and mastery of topics, both general and specific
- Create and maintain classroom environment that is conducive to learning for all students, through the building of both rapport and trust.
Math Teacher
Kenmore Middle School
2013.09 - 2016.06
- Develop lesson plans that engage student learning leading to higher levels of understanding as well as higher rates of performance in both state and county wide assessments
- Effectively utilize data collection and analysis as driving force for creating content rich instruction in development of day-to-day lesson planning
- Leader for content area Collaborative Learning Team, direct meeting activities and discussions for furthering student performance and student level of mastery
- Develop and implement after school studies program, leading to higher state and county test scores, provide safe and welcoming area to review and study
Education
EXPECTED -
Wilmington University
05.2024
Master of Arts - Instructional Design and Technology
George Mason University
2016
Bachelor of Science - Education and History
Temple University
2007
Skills
- SKILLS
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Student Information Systems, Realtime and Genesis
- Schedule Management
- Improvement Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
National Education Association
Hammonton Social Justice Team - Current
Timeline
Middle School Athletic Director/Site Manager
Hammonton Middle School
2022.12 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics and Social Studies
Hammonton Board of Education
2017.09 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Penns Grove Middle School, Penns Grove Carney's
2016.09 - 2017.06
Math Teacher
Kenmore Middle School
2013.09 - 2016.06
Curriculum Supervisor Certification – NJ
Secondary: Social Studies- New Jersey 6 - 12
Middle School Math: New Jersey 5- 8
EXPECTED -
Wilmington University
Master of Arts - Instructional Design and Technology
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Education and History
Temple University
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Supervisor Certification – NJ
- Secondary: Social Studies- NJ 6 - 12
- Middle School Math: NJ 5- 8