TAWANDA M. WILLIAMS 2808 Aaron Drive Chesapeake, VA 23323 phone: (757) 636-9949 email: tawawil@mail.regent.

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Objective
To enrich the lives of students, by cultivating student development in a positive, safe, productive, managed and academically rigorous environment, where students are cared for and respected.

Certification
Virginia K-6 Teaching Certification, expected December 2013 American Red Cross, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, July 2013 Licensed Cosmetologist, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 1998-current The Virginia Department of Social Services Child Abuse Training Certificate

Education
Tidewater Community College Associate Degree in Social Sciences, December 2011 Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Expected graduation date: December 2013

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching: Providence Elementary; Grade 5, Virginia Beach VA; September-October 2013 Student Teaching: Deep Creek Elementary; Grade 1, Chesapeake VA; October-December 2013 Developed and presented lessons that met state and city standards for fifth grade in Math, Science, Va. Studies, and English for 21 students in a classroom environment. Lessons were developed with differentiation and strategies that met the needs of the diverse learners within the classroom setting and ensured that all students were able to learn and strengthen concepts and skills in various formats with multiple opportunities to inquire, practice and check for understanding. Utilized tiered math groups and differentiated writing, grammar and reading groups to ensure that students strengths and weaknesses could be addressed in small group settings. Established goals and objectives for student learning based on ongoing assessments. Attended weekly grade level collaboration and planning meetings. Differentiated classroom environment by developing nontraditional lessons which gave students opportunities for hands on learning throughout the class in all content areas. Developed lessons that encouraged collaboration, independent practice and kinesthetic intelligence. Maintained classroom behavior expectations. Church School Teacher: Grove Baptist Church, 2nd-3rd grade, Portsmouth, VA; May 2001-December 2010 Developed and presented lessons which had to model Howard Gardners 8 multiple intelligences to meet the curriculum standards for the Church School Ministry. Effectively incorporated the intelligences to meet the needs of diversified learners.

Interactive Field Observation Experiences

Providence Elementary, Grade 1 Grade 3, Virginia Beach, VA; Fall 2013 Assisted students and teachers as needed during instructional activities. Observed a gifted class while aiding comprehension in small group settings.

TAWANDA M. WILLIAMS 2808 Aaron Drive Chesapeake, VA 23323 phone: (757) 636-9949 email: tawawil@mail.regent.edu
Served in small group instruction for mathematics in and inclusion classroom. Observed a self contained Autism-Spectrum Disorder class with students ranging from 1st through 5th grade. Norfolk Christian School, Grade 5 Norfolk VA; Fall 2012 Planned, organized and delivered History instruction for 3 separate classes. Observed biblical studies. Crestwood Intermediate, Grade 3 & Grade 5, Chesapeake, VA; Spring 2012 Observed in inclusion classes with one teacher; special education students were pulled out for Reading only. Northern Shores Elementary, Grade 1, Suffolk VA; Spring 2006 Observed teacher and student learners for math and reading lessons and practice.

Skills and Interests

Parental Involvement, Education and Collaboration Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office and Smart Board. Professional Development