Sarah Williams Email and Phone Number

-Taught a full inclusion kindergarten classroom of up to 19 students following MA standards-based curriculums. -Designed, wrote, and implemented daily lesson plans for a variety of subjects including math, science, reading, writing, and social-emotional learning. -Collaborated with grade-level representatives on a school-based SEL team to problem-solve and meet the behavioral and SEL needs of all students.-Facilitated and led district-wide initiatives on social-emotional learning through the district leadership team. -Integrated musical techniques and knowledge into daily cognitive routines and lessons for a variety of subjects.-Modified assignments and assessments to accommodate students with IEPs and 504s and ELLs.-Created and facilitated an after-school Ballroom Dance Program.

• Monitor students during the school day • Assist students in achieving academic success • Help students come up with problem solving skills for academics and social settings• Carryout assignments for the day left by regular classroom teacher• Flexibly collaborated with building staff to support students in grades preschool through three. • Facilitated and implemented daily classroom activities to maintain a productive and engaging atmosphere.• Help students come up with problem-solving skills for academics and social settings

For two weeks every summer I assist with a two week dance camp program. • Assist and watch children throughout the day• Help create a fun and safe environment for campers each week• Facilitate daily dance routines for elementary school-aged campers• Coordinate with team counselors and directors in organizing campers and daily camp events

• Completed 300 hours of classroom observation, lesson planning, and implementation of teaching for a variety of subjects. • Taught a variety of teachers how to utilize and navigate digital platforms for synchronous learning such as google sites, google meets, and Seesaw. • Curated ongoing social emotional lesson plans to support students during the pandemic. • Meet the diverse needs of students by working with them individually in person and in small groups online to enhance understanding of concepts. • Lead parent-teacher meetings and conferences.• Differentiated materials for an individual student to support access to daily implemented curriculum.

• Help students with disabilities • Care for physical/emotional health and safety, while affirming students' abilities • Behavior support • Consultation and collaboration with Special and Regular Education teachers • Assist teacher in general daily classroom activities

- Assisted in ELA instruction to a diverse group of students- Guided a specific group of students during reading periods who needed additional instruction- Observed lead teacher during reading and writing blocks 3-4 hours per week

Supported "Diversity & Respect" trainings/workshops at UMass Amherst's Workplace Learning and Development Center. • Provided support for trainers • Copied and assembled handouts • Registered employees and students for trainings • Documented statistics for surveys