Jessica R. Williams 1725 North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Apartment 1306 Waco, Texas 76704 Phone: (516) 6070079 Email:
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EDUCATION Secondary English Education Major
August 2010 May 2016
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, New York
CERTIFICATIONS TELPAS Rater Calibration for Grades 912 in Writing Texas English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (712) Texas English Language Arts and Reading Grades (712) University of Texas at Austin OnRamps Rhetoric Course Instruction Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Certification New York State English Language Arts (712) Initial Certificate
February 2019 December 2018 December 2018 July 2018 July 2018 January 2018
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE English Language Arts Teacher October 2016 Current Rapoport Academy Meyer High School Waco, Texas · Provided effective scaffolds, accommodations, and modifications to support individual student needs. · Developed and delivered high quality curriculum based on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards. · Created and sustained a positive rapport with students, parents, collaborating teachers, faculty, and administrators within the institution. · Facilitated such courses as English II, English IV, Onramps Rhetoric 306 and 309, Senior Thesis, and Credit Recovery through Comprehend Learning. · Conducted daily classroom routines and implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a productive and supportive learning environment for students. Lead Teacher June 2015 – October 2016 Kindercare of Smithtown Smithtown, New York · Provided a safe and rich environment for students to pursue learning and growth. · Facilitated activities associated with curriculum to promote each student’s achievement. · Planned and Assessed achievement of monthly goals for each student. · Cultivated and maintained rapport with students and parents. · Assisted students in achieving goals pertaining to physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Meyer High School Newcomer of the Year Award Teacher of the Year for Meyer High School Bubba’s 33 Educator of the Year Nominee English Department Chairman
Spring 2017 Spring 2018 Spring 2018 2018 2019
REFERENCES Mrs. Jennifer Bankhead Dean of Academics · 2547548000 · Rapoport Academy Meyer High School 1020 Elm Avenue Waco TX 76704 Mrs. Prisca Bird Former Mentor · 2543151833 · WacoMcLennan County Library Central Library 1717 Austin Avenue Waco, TX 76701 Mr. Mike Studer Former Dean of Students · 2547615650 ext. 2116 · Midway High School 8200 Mars Drive Waco, TX 76712