Lekisa Blackmon Williams
Woodland Hills
Summary
Knowledgeable SDC teacher for mild to moderate studentswith solid background in special education, dedicated to improving student outcomes. Known for developing individualized education plans that cater to diverse learning needs. Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching methods and foster inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SDC Teacher, Northridge Middle School
Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
- Instructional strategies and modified curriculum
- IEP
- Developed lessons for students with mild to moderate disabilities
- Classroom Management
English Teacher, Jonesboro High School
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Brilliance with cultivating a student-centered, safe space in the learning environment
- Adept at sparking student intellectual curiosity and striking up academic discourse in the classroom
- Strong knowledge of instructional planning and implementing state curriculum
English Teacher, Griffin High School
Griffin Spalding County Schools
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught English Literature and Composition content to include grammar, reading comprehension, and writing
- Designed relevant and rigorous lesson plans that foster critical and creative thinking
- Performed classroom management and behavior management duties with fidelity
Special Education Teacher, Tri-Cities High School
Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Consistently conducted assessments to collect student data to drive instruction
- Collaborated with co-teachers, students, parents, and IEP support team to enable students with disabilities to access the curriculum
- Integrated strategies to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
English Teacher, Jonesboro High School
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2016
- Acted as professional facilitator teaching standards-based, ELA curriculum and various ELA courses
- Increased student reading comprehension and English test scores for significant growth from benchmark intervals to end of course
- Led extracurricular activities, book club, and afterschool writing tutorials
Education
Master's Degree - Masters of Science Special Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology Bachelor of Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2005
Bachelor's Degree - English Literature Bachelor of Arts
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.2002
Skills
- Expert at integrating educational technology
- Experienced with utilizing student database platforms
- Highly qualified 9-12 grade ELA educator with multiple years of experience teaching Gen Ed, Collaborative, Honors, Remedial, and AP English classes
- Excellent communicator skills and ability to build relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Visual supports
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Progress monitoring
- Project-based learning
Extracurricular Activities
Yearbook Advisor Black History Month Sponsor Summer Bridge Program Hispanic Heritage Event Coordinator JHS Step Team (assistant manager) Asian Festival Event Coordinator Prom committee volunteer After school tutorials- End of the Course Test
Timeline
SDC Teacher, Northridge Middle School
Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2024 - Current
English Teacher, Jonesboro High School
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
English Teacher, Griffin High School
Griffin Spalding County Schools
07.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher, Tri-Cities High School
Fulton County Schools
08.2016 - 09.2018
English Teacher, Jonesboro High School
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology Bachelor of Science
Georgia State University
Bachelor's Degree - English Literature Bachelor of Arts
Georgia State University
Master's Degree - Masters of Science Special Education
Columbus State University
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