Jessica R.

Williams
Phone: (516) 607-0079
Email: jessicawilliams6195@gmail.com
E-Portfolio Website: Jessicawilliams03.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education August 2010 - May 2016
State University of New York at Cortland, New York

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
English Language Arts Teacher August 2019 - May 2023
Hendrickson High School Pflugerville, Texas
● Collaborated with professional learning communities (PLCs) to construct curriculum,
plan thematic units for the academic year, and analyze data to adjust instruction for
optimal student learning outcomes.
● Served as advisor to students establishing a Black Student Union and Alliance
Organization by planning fundraisers, hosting meetings, and maintaining financial
records.
● Expanded the OnRamps program by doubling student enrollment in three years.
● Conducted remote instruction during Covid by utilizing digital applications such as Zoom
and Polleverywhere.
● Presented information about new learning management systems and improved teaching
practices to other teachers for professional development.
● Reviewed applications and interviewed teacher and principal candidates for available
positions.
● Served students instructionally outside of the classroom through Saturday School,
Summer School, and After School Academy.

English Language Arts Teacher October 2016 - June 2019

Rapoport Academy Meyer High School Waco, Texas
● Provided effective scaffolds, accommodations, and modifications to support individual students.
● Created and sustained a positive rapport with students, parents, collaborating teachers,
faculty, and administrators within the institution.
● Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a productive and supportive
learning environment for students.
● Organized annual senior dinners to celebrate senior student achievements.
● Supported and observed English teachers across campus as the English Department Chair.

Lead Teacher June 2015 – October 2016

Kindercare of Smithtown Smithtown, New York
● Provided a safe and cognitively rich environment for infants and toddlers to pursue learning
and growth.
● Planned and Assessed achievement of monthly goals for each child and modified their
educational plan to allow for growth.
 TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Word.
● Google Applications: Classroom, Drive, Docs, Gmail, Forms, Sheets, and Slides.
● Learning Management Systems: Canvas, Clever, Comprehend, Eduphoria, Edgenuity.
● Miscellaneous Systems: Canva, Polleverywhere, Skyward, Weebly, and Zoom.

CERTIFICATIONS
TELPAS Rater Calibration for Grades 9-12 in Writing February 2021
Texas English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (7-12) December 2018
Texas English Language Arts and Reading Grades (7-12) December 2018
University of Texas at Austin OnRamps Rhetoric Course Instruction July 2018
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Certification July 2018
New York State English Language Arts (7-12) Initial Certificate January 2018

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Meyer High School Newcomer of the Year Award Spring 2017
Teacher of the Year for Meyer High School Spring 2018
Bubba’s 33 Educator of the Year Nominee Spring 2018

Mrs. Clarissa Alvarado
Associate Principal
512-594-1117
Hendrickson High School
19201 Colorado Sand Drive
Pflugerville TX 78660
REFERENCES
Mr. Jeremy Raymond-Watson
Assistant Principal
512-594-1129
Hendrickson High School
19201 Colorado Sand Drive
Pflugerville TX 78660
Mrs. Prisca Bird
Former Mentor
425-532-9553
The Bear Creek School
8905 208th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98053