Kendalle Williams
Atlanta,MI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator committed to inspiring and cultivating students' growth and a lifelong love of learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Level Creek Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructed all subject areas in both whole group and small group (in person and digitally)
- Scaffold instruction to students during Reading and Writing
- Used Gradual Release Method of Instruction to teach all subject areas
- Collaboratively and independently planned instruction with mentor teacher
- Used the Quality Plus Teaching Strategies to inform instruction
- Incorporated engaging visuals and hands-on activities for ESOL students
- Collaboratively and independently planned instruction with Mentor Teacher
- Incorporated differentiated instruction in lessons
Supported students through cooperative grouping
Engaged with parents during school and afterschool meetings and events - Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Student Intern, Fourth Grade
Hopkins Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Instructed Literacy and Social Studies in both whole group and small group
- Scaffold Literacy instruction to students during
- Instructed English Language Learners in Reading and Writing
- Planned instruction with Mentor Teacher
- Worked with students in small groups to provide further instruction
- Engaged with parents during after school meetings
- Demonstrated classroom management skills throughout practicum
Student Intern, Fourth Grade
Freeman's Mill Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with fourth grade students exclusively during Literacy Block
- Co-taught Reading and Writing with Mentor Teacher
- Conferred with students during Writing Instruction
- Worked with students in small groups to provide further instruction
Student Intern, Kindergarten
Baggett Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Co-taught Math, Reading, and Writing with Mentor Teacher
- Incorporated transformative instruction and activities for students
- Engaged with parents during after school meetings
- Worked with students Math and Reading small groups to provide further instruction
- Supported small groups through modeling and practice
- Worked individually with a fourth-grade student to assist reading
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05-2021
Skills
- Uphold ethical principles
- Cultivate and demonstrate positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents
- Demonstrate and implement engaging standard-aligned lessons
- Ethical communication with colleagues, students, and parents
- Demonstrate multimedia learning
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Level Creek Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Intern, Fourth Grade
Hopkins Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student Intern, Fourth Grade
Freeman's Mill Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern, Kindergarten
Baggett Elementary School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Gwinnett College
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