Mary Williams
West Chester
Summary
Passionate, high-energy teacher with strong classroom management skills. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Ready to contribute innovative ideas and collaborate positively with colleagues to drive student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Octorara Area School District
Atglen, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Address grade-level standards through differentiated lesson activities.
- Effectively manage behaviors using clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and logical consequences.
- Implement assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Utilize technology effectively to enhance instructional delivery and student interaction.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Kindergarten Summer Program - Classroom Teacher
Octorara Area School District
Atglen, PA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Rehired for program in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
- Planned engaging play-based lesson activities to foster children's cognitive and emotional development.
- Created a safe and welcoming classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials to enhance hands-on learning experiences.
- Encouraged self-help skills and independence in young learners.
Childcare Teacher
The Growing Place Child Care Centers
Jennersville, PA
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Developed standards-based lesson plans and play-based activities for children ages 1 to 4.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress throughout the school year.
- Provided positive guidance to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.
- Attended to personal hygiene and meal needs.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education - Literacy Focus
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Grades Prep. (Pk-4) And Special Ed. (Pk-8)
West Chester University
West Chester05-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Math workshop instruction
- Data-informed instruction
- Technology integration
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Science of Reading instruction
- Morning Meeting implementation
- Differentiation for English Language Learners
Certification
- Instructional II - Early Grades Prep (Pk-4)
- Instructional II - Special Education (Pk-8)
- Achievement Team Leader Certification
- Science of Reading Training Certification
Timeline
Kindergarten Summer Program - Classroom Teacher
Octorara Area School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
Teacher
Octorara Area School District
08.2020 - Current
Childcare Teacher
The Growing Place Child Care Centers
04.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Grades Prep. (Pk-4) And Special Ed. (Pk-8)
West Chester University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education - Literacy Focus
American College of Education