Lakisha Williams
Philadelphia
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Boys Latin Middle School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support to enhance academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, fostering inclusive educational practices.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Provided feedback on student work samples allowing teachers to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.
Special Education Assistant
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Work one to one with two students; as well as help other students in the emotional support classroom complete notes on two children through out the day
- The school district of philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Associate Teacher
KenCrest Services
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Provides classroom instruction
- Preparing course materials
- Maintaining a safe and supportive environment
- Philadelphia, PA
Toddler Teacher
Wynnefield prep academy
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Communicating with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related.
- Keeping records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Supporting children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisting in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Identifying signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents or guardians a mention.
- Instructing children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet
- Philadelphia, PA
Substitute Teacher
ChildCare Careers
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
- Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
- Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and playground
- Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
- Take attendance and document daily notes.
- Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
- Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Teacher
Easterseals Eastern PA
PA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Getting the classroom ready for lessons.
- Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories.
- Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks.
- Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records.
- Supporting teachers in managing class behavior.
TSS Worker
Northeast treatment centers
Philadelphia, PA
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.
- Collect and record data on patient behavior.
- Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of clients, parents, and staff.
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family.
- Carry out clinical assessments and other administrative duties.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Attend training to acquire further knowledge.
- Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Teacher Pre-K
Spring Garden Academy
Philadelphia, PA
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
- Perform recordkeeping duties associated with the classroom including attendance and grade calculation.
- Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents on a regular basis regarding student progress.
- Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
- Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Assistant
MELC
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Lesson plans
- Observations
- Supervision
- Philadelphia, PA
Director
Grace Children Daycare
Philadelphia, PA
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Responsibilities
- Filing
- Answering phones
- Conduct staff meetings
- Making sure files are up to date
- Philadelphia, PA
Master Teacher
Montgomery Early Learning Center
Norristown, PA
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Determine each child's individual educational needs and develop curriculum based on school's objective.
- Participate in parent conferences, student evaluations, and core meetings.
- Reinforce positive behavior by encouraging efforts and praising accomplishments.
- Norristown, PA
Teacher's Assistant
Peaks Little Angels
Philadelphia, PA
06.2004 - 04.2012
- Prepared lesson plans and activities for students.
- Implemented creative activities to ensure assigned learning goals were met.
- Communicated verbally and in writing with parents daily to update them on social and emotional development.
- Philadelphia, PA
Substitute Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2003 - 02.2004
- Managed classroom activities.
- Provided substitute-teaching services with minimal disruption.
- Observed students' growth and development.
- Philadelphia, PA
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2010
Skills
- Computer literate (3 years)
- Flexible (4 years)
- Organized (5 years)
- Time Management (5 years)
- Early Childhood
- Teacher Assistant
- Child Care
- Day Care
- Childcare Provider
- Teacher Aide
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education
- Patient observation
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Boys Latin Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
School District of Philadelphia
10.2023 - 06.2024
Associate Teacher
KenCrest Services
08.2023 - 10.2023
Toddler Teacher
Wynnefield prep academy
08.2021 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
ChildCare Careers
07.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher
Easterseals Eastern PA
12.2020 - 07.2021
TSS Worker
Northeast treatment centers
11.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Teacher Pre-K
Spring Garden Academy
09.2018 - 11.2018
Teaching Assistant
MELC
10.2017 - 06.2018
Director
Grace Children Daycare
11.2014 - 09.2017
Master Teacher
Montgomery Early Learning Center
04.2012 - 11.2014
Teacher's Assistant
Peaks Little Angels
06.2004 - 04.2012
Substitute Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
09.2003 - 02.2004
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Assessments
- Nursing assistant skills — Proficient
- June 2021
- Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures
- Full results: Proficient
- Early childhood development — Proficient
- Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development
- Building relationships for childcare providers — Proficient
- May 2020
- Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0-3
- Elementary school classroom management — Proficient
- November 2020
- Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
- Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
- December 2021
- Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
- Work motivation — Proficient
- May 2021
- Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.