Ali Williams
O'Fallon
Summary
Compassionate teacher with expertise in developing engaging and nurturing environments for early childhood education. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and conducting developmental assessments to support diverse learners. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved social and intellectual growth, resulting in enhanced classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Youth In Need
Wentzville
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted developmental screenings
- Implemented teaching strategies curriculum
Lead Infant Teacher (head start classroom)
Children’s Learning Center
Lawrence
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted diapering procedures
- Followed licensing and center guidelines and regulations
Kindergarten teacher
Veritas Christian School
Lawrence
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Lesson planned for both small and whole group instruction
- Implemented classroom management procedures
- Worked with children individually to achieve academic success
Teacher’s Aide
Horace Mann/Leet Center
Maryville
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted the teacher with rest time
- Assisted in preparing and delivering lunches
Preschool Aide
Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool and Daycare
Kirksville
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Kept the classroom clean and organized
- Practiced healthy cleaning and diapering procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2023
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Developmental screening
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Child assessment
- Health and safety
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Behavioral guidance
- Individualized instruction
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Creative lesson design
- Time management
- First aid and CPR
- Age-appropriate activities
- Professionalism
- Sensory activities
- Safety procedures
- Decision-making
- Child-centered learning
Affiliations
- Alumna of National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Missouri Teaching License
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Youth In Need
08.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher (head start classroom)
Children’s Learning Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
Kindergarten teacher
Veritas Christian School
08.2023 - 11.2023
Teacher’s Aide
Horace Mann/Leet Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Preschool Aide
Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool and Daycare
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
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