High School Biology Teacher
Resume:
Freddie Williams, Jr.
**** ****** * #** - *********, Texas 77550
**********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
University of Texas Arlington - College of Education Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (May 2017) Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Biology (August 2012)
Minor: Chemistry
Honors: English
CERTIFICATION:
Texas Educator Certificate – Science Composite (7-12) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Biology Teacher August 2014-Present
Dickinson High School – Dickinson Independent School District Dickinson, TX
Responsible for providing students with the appropriate learning activities to teach them the state TEKS for biology and the experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits
Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Participate in the district staff development program General Manager October 2013-Present
Porch Café
Galveston, TX
Responsible for delivering revenues and profits by developing, marketing, financing, and providing appealing restaurant service and managing all house staff.
Establishes restaurant business plan by surveying restaurant demand; conferring with people in the community; identifying and evaluating competitors; preparing financial, marketing, and sales projections, analyses, and estimates.
Meets restaurant financial objectives by developing financing; establishing banking relationships; preparing strategic and annual forecasts and budgets; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; establishing and monitoring financial controls; developing and implementing strategies to increase average meal checks.
Attracts patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, public and community relations programs; evaluating program results; identifying and tracking changing demands. Academic Advisor I February 2013- July 2014
Texas A&M University – Galveston
Galveston, TX
Responsible for developing an academic advising program geared to promote quality academic advising to undergraduate students across campus. Many initiatives of the program include using technology to streamline the advising process and using this technology to support institutional academic requirement and programs.
Provide advising to the advising faculty and staff in areas including degree programs, degree audits, course schedules, course planning, major options and educational goals
Advise undergraduate students on their degree curriculum
Enforce the Texas Success Initiative Compliance for all students and work in concordance with the campus’s Developmental Education Program coordinators to ensure that students are on a path to become TSI compliant
Implement online support systems for academic advising in conjunction with COMPASS, the University’s student management system, and Howdy Portal, The web portal that connect students to university resources and their academic records.
Prepare various academic and advising reports, especially in regard to New Students Conference Advising and TSI management
Support the AdvisorTrac software from Redrock, Inc., which manages and tracks students’ advising across the campus
Assist with the coordination of various Academic Enhancement Programs such as Sea Aggies Involved in Learning (SAIL), Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP), Professional and Graduate School Bound Learning Community, and Science Olympiad
Develop and support the Faculty Fellows Program, which engages faculty advisor across campus to take on special responsibilities within their academic departments such as being the advising liaisons that connect the academic departments to the staff advisors in the Office of Academic Enhancement
Attend regional and national conferences/workshops/meetings for professional development such as conferences for the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA), College Board workshops, and meetings the other A&M System Universities regarding Academic advising Staff Advisor- Pre-Medical Student Society March 2013-Present Texas A&M University – Galveston
Galveston, TX
Responsible for supporting all organizations activities and establishing safety procedures and plans. These duties include, but are not limited to, insuring officers are familiar with the procedures and safety standards established by the university, state or federal agencies, providing resources to the organization for sponsored events, and aiding in the promotion of health science career counseling to members of the society. Biology Tutor August 2010-January 2012
Xavier University of Louisiana, Biology Department New Orleans, LA
Responsible for tutoring students in Biology 1230 and 1240 lectures and labs during my junior and senior semesters at Xavier University in the General Biology Tutor Center. Topics covered included photosynthesis, respiration, and basic human anatomy and physiology. Research Assistant May 2011-August-2011
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Galveston, TX
Responsibilities as a participant in the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Research Diversity Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in the lab of Dr. George Saade, involved performing research on the effects of nicotine exposure on fetal development during pregnancy. My duties also included performing Western Blots, ELIZA tests and animal sacrifices for tissue collection. Research Assistant May 2010-December 2011
Xavier University of Louisiana, Biology Department New Orleans, LA
Duties in the lab of Dr. Kristy Brumfield of Xavier University of Louisiana included the study of sterol concentrations in the cell membrane of various bacteria using PCR (polymerase chain reactions) and gel electrophoresis.
Office Assistant August 2008-May 2010
Xavier University of Louisiana, Premedical Office
New Orleans, LA
Responsible for assisting the Director of the Premed Program with organizing and conducting premedical meetings and advising sessions. Duties also included assisting with many office tasks such as directing students to the appropriate offices for academic and professional advising. SERVICE:
Volunteering in Pediatrics Department at UTMB
New Orleans Mission Homeless Shelter
Habitat for Humanity
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Gulf Cost: Coastal Restoration Projects
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Xavier University Alumni Association-Houston Chapter
Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals
United Way of Greater Houston
Houston Young Professional Endeavor
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