LaQuetta Williams
Educator
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at WSFCS, excelling in instructional development and data-driven decision-making. Cultivated positive relationships with staff and parents, enhancing student success. A strategic planner dedicated to fostering collaboration and improving teaching effectiveness, while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal/Administrotor
WSFCS
Winston-Salem
08.2023 - Current
- Hired and trained staff members, oversaw grade-level teams, and delegated assignments to teachers according to skill sets.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Designed comprehensive professional development plans aimed at enhancing teacher performance across all developmental areas.
- Developed a platform for instructional practice design through data-driven decision-making.
- Helped with implementation of district initiatives such as Future Ready, WSFCS Coaching Framework, and Inclusiveness.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on school policies and procedures.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations, ensuring effective allocation for personnel hiring, supplies procurement, and facility improvements.
- Facilitated communication between Prek, Principals, and connected departments to support completion and goal achievement.
- Developed and maintained data entry systems to enhance tracking of student and staff information.
- Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready, and monitored the timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Managed data gatekeeping by receiving information, translating, and overseeing documents within the file management system.
EC Lead Teacher
WSFCS
Winston-Salem
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics, especially with curriculum and new regulations.
- Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by training teachers to capitalize on diverse engagement strategies and enrich teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student and educator.
- Chose the optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet the requirements and needs of different learners.
- Organized educational environments in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Guided teachers and staff in daily operations, enhancing problem-solving skills and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Facilitated regular communication and assistance for colleagues, principals, and directors, strengthening support networks within the educational community.
- Revised systems and procedures for EC preschool department by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities, leading to streamlined workflows.
- Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes with referrals.
- Received and responded to teachers'/parents' requests via letters, emails, telephone calls, and in-person interactions.
PreK PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Davidson County School District
Davidson
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw IDEA 619 Grant for Preschool, managing application process, budget adherence, and compliance with DPI, state, and federal regulations.
- Led program operations, ensuring alignment with educational goals and effective implementation of initiatives.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Managed exceptional children process management, including data collection, aggregation, analysis, reporting, and compliance with state and federal outcome indicators.
- Monitored and scheduled EC Preschool multidisciplinary team evaluations and maintained data on referrals, evaluations, and placement records.
- Supervised and supported EC Preschool staff, fostering collaboration among teachers, service providers, and administrative teams to enhance program delivery.
- Consulted with EC leadership and staff on challenging special education issues, including potential litigation.
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher /Specialist/ Case Manager
TPS SCHOOL
Thomasville
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Teacher instructing in IEP goals in Language Arts, Math, and Social-Emotional in self-contained classrooms and daycares for students in PreK and Kindergarten.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, family members, and childcare providers to support student success.
- Designed, planned, and implemented math, reading, writing, and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on State Standards.
- Observe, plan, teach, and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with many levels of ability.
- Performed assessments at classroom level and created individualized plans for students to close the achievement gaps.
- Developed, wrote, and led IEP meetings with parents and other professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, and case managers to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated support services and enhanced communication among social workers, therapists, school/daycare staff, and parents to streamline student care.
P-K Teacher Assistant
Guilford County Schools
Greensboro
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Planned and led developmentally appropriate activities, promoting students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through the integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Created engaging learning environment, fostering curiosity and participation among 18 students each year.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops, enhancing student literacy and supporting school reading programs.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Administrator/Regional Director
The Sunshine House Academy
Greensboro
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Oversaw daily office operations for over 25 employees and 15 childcare sites.
- Compiled annual budget recommendations to support organizational financial planning.
- Recruited, selected, and retained quality administrators, teachers, and support staff.
- Managed, observed, and evaluated performance of lead teachers, teacher assistants, and kitchen staff to enhance educational quality.
- Designed and executed curriculum for early childhood education programs.
- Conducted training and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
- Managed crisis situations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining Sunshine House's integrity.
- Analyzed school performance weekly through a review of in-depth reports.
- Analyzed parent and staff feedback data, developing actionable plans to elevate service levels.
- Established effective communication channels between regional, district managers, and corporate headquarters.
Teacher/Asst. Director/After-School Program Director
Solomon's World
Greensboro
11.1998 - 08.2005
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with lead administrator to implement programmatic changes enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Coordinated daily activities and assignments for direct reports to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for all-age children.
- Led team of 45 personnel, supervising daily performance and developing training and improvement plans.
- Worked closely with the director to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs02.2026
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Birth Through Kindergarten
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC05.2014
Administration License -
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NCSkills
- Instructional development
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Performance data analysis
- Standards of Excellence
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Organizational management
- Strategic Planner
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Positive Interactions
- Relationship development
- Data confidentiality
- Dedicated professional
- Dedicated professional
Accomplishments
- Named 'Educator of Excellence' in Thomasville City School District in 2018.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with various learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for the classroom, enhancing IEP Goal growth in Social Emotional from 65% average to 87% average, and Pre-Academic from 25% to 56%.
- Psi Mu chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
- Dean List
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Administrotor
WSFCS
08.2023 - Current
EC Lead Teacher
WSFCS
09.2021 - 08.2023
PreK PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Davidson County School District
12.2020 - 08.2021
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher /Specialist/ Case Manager
TPS SCHOOL
08.2016 - 12.2020
P-K Teacher Assistant
Guilford County Schools
08.2012 - 08.2016
Administrator/Regional Director
The Sunshine House Academy
08.2005 - 08.2012
Teacher/Asst. Director/After-School Program Director
Solomon's World
11.1998 - 08.2005
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Gardner Webb University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Administration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Birth Through Kindergarten
Greensboro College
Administration License -
Gardner-Webb University