Zachary Williams

zachary.williams@hope.edu
[616-403-5693]
CURRENT ADDRESS
5489 Buck Fever Drive
West Olive MI, 49460

Education And Training
Hope College, Holland, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Social Studies Composite- Secondary
Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate with Endorsement in Social Studies (RX) grades 6-12
Cumulative GPA: 3.27/4.0
Deans List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013

Student Teaching Placement
Zeeland West High School, Zeeland Public Schools, Zeeland, MI, Fall 2014
- Taught 9
th
grade civics, four classes per day
- iPads were used in nearly each lesson
- Completely instructed 2 units, approximately two months
Field Placement Experience
Harbor Lights Middle School, West Ottawa Public Schools, West Ottawa, MI, Spring 2014
- Placement was in a 7
th
grade world history class.
- Worked individually with LD students
- Taught multiple hour length lessons
West Ottawa High School, West Ottawa Public Schools, West Ottawa, MI, Fall 2013
- Placement was in a 9
th
and 10
th
grade world history class.
- Created lesson plans and taught multiple hour length lessons.
Wavecrest Career Academy, Holland, MI, Spring 2012
- Wavecrest is an alternative high school for students who have been suspended or expelled from other
school districts.
- Placed in the E2020 classroom which is a credit recovery program for high school students.
- Assist students in many different subject areas.
Experience
Younglife Leader, Spring 2012-present, Holland, MI
Leader at Holland Christian High School
- Create relationships with High School students, actively involved in the High School.
- Organize and coordinate events throughout the school year.
- Supervise students during weekend/week long overnight camp trips.
MVP Summer Camp Coordinator, Summer 2014, Holland, MI
- Planned a 10 week summer camp for ages 3-12
- Created and maintained positive relationships with parents via phone calls, emails, and daily interaction
- In charge of contacting local businesses to come to the camp that provided activities to match each weekly
theme
Hope College Event Staff, Spring 2012-Spring 2014, Holland, MI
Event worker at Hope College
- Created positive relationships with attendants of Hope College events.
- Worked with attendants through duration of events by providing information, assistance finding seats,
controlling crowd to make their visit to a Hope College event as enjoyable as possible.
- Securing building access at various venues.