Charlene D. Williams163-18 122 AVENUE JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11434

CELL 757-285-7174 cdwilliams813@gmail.com HOME 718-723-0763

SUMMARY Aspiring counselor with expertise in creating genuine connections with students. A strong presence that commands mutual respect. Outstanding communication skills and a capacity to reach all stakeholders. Highly effective, adaptable, multi-disciplined, organized, competent, and dependable.

EXPERIENCE

11/15-5/16 Norfolk Tabernacle Church-Wee Ones, Norfolk VALead Teacher Created Lesson Plans Administered creative play Managed food handling Maintained a safe environment conducive to learning Scaffold new material being covered and proper behavior

01/11-11/11 New York City Department of Education, Brooklyn, New YorkSubstitute Teacher

Implemented lesson plans for common branch grades (Pre-K to 6) Provided a positive and safe learning atmosphere through classroom management Maintained classroom routines and discipline procedures Instructed students using high-quality, data-driven methods proven effective in practice Differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of all students

09/10- 12/10 Public School 163Q, Flushing, New York Student Teacher-Practicum

Helped with classroom organization Maintained a daily plan book Designed and implemented lesson plans Provided activities to develop fine and gross motor skills Developed social skills through communication and group interaction Assisted with assessments of student’s progress Attended faculty meetings Established a good rapport with the cooperating teacher, parents and staff

01/09- 05/10 Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NYCUNY-CAP Office Assistant

Provided one-on-one counselingTutored studentsScribed and proctored the exams and session progressUpdated and reconstructed resource directoryCreated an Eco Map for Disability ServicesAttended workshops for professional development

10/06 – 06/07 CCS Montessori Day Care, Jamaica, NY Co-Teacher

Maintained a safe learning environment, through classroom managementCreated lesson plans, taught literature, math, science, and social studiesImplemented creative art, promoted social skills for personal growthEncouraged hands-on assignments and use of manipulatives for physical and intellectual

growth Attended workshops and staff meetings for professional development

02/02 – 05/06 Lake Gem Elementary, Orlando, FLPara Educator

Worked with students who have varying exceptionalities in Pre-K Generated and executed lesson plans to support lead teacherConducted one-on-one instruction with students Arranged for appropriate adaptations to address individual learning styles Administered group activities and ensured a safe learning environmentMaintained a positive and supportive environment that maximized student participation

and success

08/01- 02/02 Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FLSubstitute Teacher

Diversified instruction, teaching students second to tenth grade within the districtSpecifically requested by faculty to fill in and remembered by students for creative and

interesting teaching method Reviewed and adapted curriculum for special-needs studentsMaintained full responsibility for implementing lessons and classroom management

01/03 – 05/03 Edgewater High School, Orlando, FLGuidance Counselor Intern

Counseled students for academic and personal assessment Maintained antidotal records on students Interpreted test results for recommendation purposes Reviewed academic records for placement assignments. Organized parent workshops and advocated services Conducted parent-teacher conferences Participated in training workshops

EDUCATION Queens College, The City University of New YorkMasters of Arts in Early Childhood Education, June 2011Honors Graduate

Webster University, Orlando, FLMaster of Arts in Counseling, June 2004

Queens College, The City University of New YorkBachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women Studies, June 2001