William C. Van Liew III
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing learning through innovative methods at Camelback Academy. Excelled in behavior management and SMART board aptitude, significantly boosting student participation. Proven expertise in adapting lessons for diverse learners, with a strong focus on achieving academic excellence.
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Teacher in Social Studies
Santa Maria Middle School-Fowler School District
07.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
3-5 Grade Teacher in Science, Math and ELA
Camelback Academy
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
3rd Gade Teacher
Rancho Solano Preparatory School-Hillcrest
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's High School
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Communications
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZMaster of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Student rapport
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Kinesthetic learning
- Behavior management
- SMART board aptitude
- Verbal and written communication
- Clear public speaking skills
- Flexible and adaptive
Accomplishments
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 100 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Received commendation from Xavier College Prep (The Golden Gator Award) for recognition of excellence in teaching.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Santa Maria Middle School in 2017.
Certification
- Physical Education
- Middle Grades Social Studies
- Middle Grades Language Arts
- Structured English Immersion, PreK-12
- K-12 History
Timeline
7th Grade Teacher in Social Studies
Santa Maria Middle School-Fowler School District
07.2015 - Current
3-5 Grade Teacher in Science, Math and ELA
Camelback Academy
07.2013 - 05.2015
3rd Gade Teacher
Rancho Solano Preparatory School-Hillcrest
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Physical Education
- Middle Grades Social Studies
- Middle Grades Language Arts
- Structured English Immersion, PreK-12
- K-12 History
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's High School
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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