Kaylie Williams

Education
Vanderbilt University 2015-Present
M.Ed in Reading Education Applied Behavioral Analysis Certification
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 2012 GPA: 3.5/4.0
B.S. in Applied Learning and Development Major: Youth and Community Studies Minor: Sociology Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Educators
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Reading Recovery Certification GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of North Carolina at Wilmington

2013 2015

Lateral Entry Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification GPA: 4.0/4.0

East Carolina University, partnership with Teach For America

2013 Current

Experience
Behavior Therapist
Autism and Behavior Consulting Services, Inc.

September 2015- Present

Implement variety of communication, behavioral, and sensory intervention plans for children with developmental disabilities, or children at risk for developmental delays
Facilitate play, language, and motor-based learning opportunities for children with ASD or other disabilities
Instructional Coach Intern for Lateral Entry M.Ed. Students
Eakin Elementary School, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
January 2016- April 2016
Observe and provide targeted feedback via lesson plans and in-person debriefing sessions for new teacher candidates pursuing M.Ed. in Elementary Education
Develop and carry out professional development aligned to teacher needs (text selection, running records, diagnostic assessments, data-based decision making)
Instructional Coach Intern
Harpeth Valley Elementary School, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
September 2015- April 2016
Design and prepare professional development opportunities for K-4th grade teachers focused on topics such as close reading, guided reading, fluency, vocabulary, and
phonological/phonemic awareness
Administer a variety of screening assessments, then plan diagnostic assessments to analyze deeper literacy difficulties for struggling readers.
Coordinate targeted, data-based interventions based on results of diagnostic assessments
1st Grade English Partner Teacher
KIPP Austin Leadership Elementary
July 2014 June 2015

Designed, planned, and implemented academically rigorous lessons; specifically develop phonics, grammar, writing, close reading and comprehension plans for use
across grade-level
Worked with a team of professionals in a dual language educational program that promotes English and Spanish biliteracy and bilingualism
Assessed individual students progress and learning needs; Relentlessly focus on helping general and special education students reach academic and character goals
Communicated students progress toward realizing academic and character development goals with families on a weekly basis
Reading Recovery & Intervention Teacher
Central Elementary Jackson, NC
August 2013 June 2014

Delivered Reading Recovery,a highly effective short-term intervention of one-to-one tutoring for low-achieving 1st grade students. After a full series of Reading
Recovery lessons (12-20 weeks), 75% of previously lowest students reached grade-level standard
Following RTI model, provided Tier II intervention in reading to struggling kindergarten-2nd grade students

Involved analyzing data to determine individual student strengths and weaknesses, then grouping students to target specific skills

Testing Coordinator
Central Elementary Jackson, NC
August 2013 June 2014
Oversaw and implemented a school-wide (K-4) comprehensive testing plan and ensured full compliance with federal/state regulations.
Conducted meetings to communicate testing procedures, policies and guidelines to test administrators and proctors
Planned, coordinated, and documented appropriate testing accommodations according to students 504s and IEPs
Content Community Leader
Teach For America Eastern North Carolina Region
August 2013 June 2014
Acted as community organizer who created the conditions needed for collaborative and engaged communities of teachers
Initiated and managed the sharing of resources, ideas, and support amongst elementary Teach for America corps members via Facebook, Google Drive, and an email
network
Facilitated regional content community meetings centered around teacher-suggested topics
1st Grade Teacher
Central Elementary Jackson, NC
August 2012 June 2013
Provided all elements of instruction and management by investing students and families in classroom goals/vision for achievement
Designed, delivered, and adapted long and short term plans, differentiated instructional practices, and assessments that enable students to meet and exceed high
academic goals
Awards, Honors and Grant
Sue Lehmann Excellence In Teaching Award Eastern North Carolina Finalist
March 2014
i3 Reading Recovery: Scaling Up What Works Grant Recipient
April 2013
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education
September 2010 May 2012
References Available Upon Request