Elizabeth Williams
Mount Holly
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Forestview High School, excelling in creative lesson planning and fostering positive student engagement. Adept at enhancing curriculum proficiency in critical thinking, I effectively collaborated with colleagues and parents to elevate student performance, ensuring readiness for workforce and higher education opportunities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Checkout Host
Food Lion
Stanley, NC
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers with self-checkout machine operations.
- Described products and services in detail to answer customer questions.
- Diagnosed issues with self-checkout machines and manually processed transactions.
- Monitored and circulated throughout assigned areas to identify signs of potential security and safety issues.
- Communicated with customers in a welcoming way.
Teacher
Forestview High School
Gastonia, NC
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Advanced curriculum proficiency in 21st-century skills and critical thinking within secondary education.
- Designed and executed lesson plans consistent with national curriculum for English 9 and 12.
- Offered enriching experiences for students intending to join workforce, community college, and four-year universities.
- Reviewed students' class work and assignments, regularly supplying feedback in accordance with state assessment frameworks.
- Partnered with parents, students, and administration consistently to evaluate each student's development.
- Collaborated with coworkers on lesson plans and implementation of strategies.
Teacher
Gaston Christian School
Gastonia, NC
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Enhanced curriculum proficiency in 21st century skills and critical thinking within secondary education.
- Formulated and applied lesson plans adhering to national curriculum standards for English 7.
- Offered valuable activities for students aiming to enter workforce and four-year university environments.
- Reviewed student assignments and classwork, providing regular feedback in accordance with state assessment standards.
- Facilitated regular discussions with parents, students, and administration regarding individual student progress.
- Collaborated with coworkers on lesson plans and implementation of strategies.
Teacher
Mountain Island Day School
Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Advanced curriculum mastery, 21st century skills, and critical thinking in secondary education.
- Designed and delivered lesson plans aligned with national curriculum standards for English 6-12.
- Provided enriching activities for students planning to enter workforce, community colleges and four-year universities.
- Assessed students' class work and assignments, delivering regular feedback aligned with state assessment systems.
- Communicated with parents, students, and administration on a consistent basis to discuss individual student progress.
- Collaborated with coworkers on lesson plans and implementation of strategies
- Engaged with administrative team as assistant to fulfill task requirements.
- Led efforts as licensing coordinator for school, formulating and launching beginning teacher support framework and comprehensive license renewal plan for all instructors.
- Collaborated with struggling students in grades 5-12 on an individual basis to develop and execute strategies for enhancing writing skills and elevating test scores.
- Served as cross country and cheerleading coach.
Teacher
Stuart Cramer High School
Belmont, NC
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Enhanced curriculum proficiency in 21st century skills and critical thinking within secondary education.
- Crafted and executed lesson plans aligned with national curriculum for English 9 and 12.
- Offered enriching programs for students preparing for workforce, community college and four-year universities.
- Reviewed students' assignments and class work, frequently supplying feedback in accordance with state assessment protocols.
- Communicated with parents, students, and administration on a consistent basis to discuss individual student progress.
- Collaborated with coworkers on lesson plans and implementation of strategies.
Teacher
East Gaston High School
Mount Holly, NC
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Advanced curriculum proficiency in 21st century skills and critical thinking within secondary education.
- Designed and executed lesson plans aligned with national curriculum standards for English 10 and 11.
- Provided enriching programs for students aiming for workforce, community college and four-year universities.
- Assessed students' class work and assignments while consistently delivering feedback aligned with state assessment systems.
- Communicated with parents, students, and administration on a consistent basis to discuss individual student progress.
- Collaborated with coworkers on lesson plans and implementation of strategies.
- Coached dance and cheerleading.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Education And Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
Erskine College
Due West, SC05-2008
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Creative lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Positive student engagement
Timeline
Self Checkout Host
Food Lion
01.2026 - Current
Teacher
Forestview High School
08.2021 - 10.2025
Teacher
Gaston Christian School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Teacher
Mountain Island Day School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher
Stuart Cramer High School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher
East Gaston High School
08.2008 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Masters of Education And Administration
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Erskine College