Dr. Veronica Williams

Experience

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  Hillsborough County Public Schools

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  First Grade Teacher

  First Grade Teacher, Kingswood Elementary School School Year 2010-2011 Brandon, FL, Hillsborough County, Grade 1• Instruct First grade students in an inclusion classroom in a Title I School in all academic content

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  KIPP DC

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  First Grade Lead Literacy Teacher

  First Grade Lead Literacy Teacher, KIPPDC Heights Academy School Year 2011-2012 Washington, DC, KIPPDC, Grade 1 • Write curriculum, instruct 54 students in literacy content and mentor a Capitol Teaching Resident.

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  Hillsborough County Public Schools

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Second Grade Teacher

  Second Grade Teacher, Riverhills Elementary School School Year 2012-2013 Temple Terrace, FL, Hillsborough County, Grade 2• Instruct Second grade students in inclusion classroom in a Title I School in all academic content.

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  Mastery Schools

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2020

  Managed and coached 11 Sped Teachers/Case Managers and 3 ESL teachers.Managed the charter renewal for the ESL department for the 2019, renewal that resulted in no action items in the area of LIEP/ESL programming and compliance and 100% file compliance.Collaborated with Assistant Principal of Culture, Assistant Principal of K-3 and Assistant Principal of 4-6 to implement equity walkthroughs to ensure students with IEPs and identified as ELs were having their needs met.Designed professional development series to support the development of Senior Associate, Advanced, and Master Teachers around Academic Habits of Discussion.Designed a professional development series for General Education Teachers Around Sheltered English.Supported the implementation of Zones of Regulation as an intervention and provided professional development to support cross collaboration between General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Social Workers, and Culture team.Design and Implemented action plans for a school around reading and math goals for the 2019-2020 school year.Collaborated with Drexel Universities College of Education on research designed to: Exploring School, Family, and Community Engagement Efforts in the Schools of Philadelphia for English Language Learners and co-presented on the findings at the Family Engagement Conference 2019 and will be co-presenting at the Migrant Education and ESL Conference 2020.Designed and supported the implementation of Adult ESL for families at Thomas Elementary School based on parent interest.Was one of three Selected by the Pennsylvania Department Education to be a team leader for the Data Analysis Support Academy (DASA). Assistant Director of Specialized Services- ELL Show less Assistant Director of Specialized Services (ADSS) supports Mastery Charter Schools’ Philadelphia campuses in implementing and coordinating English Language Learner (ELL) initiatives designed to support schools’ success. The ADSS ensures that an effective connection exists between programs developed by the central office academic and specialized services teams and their implementation at schools.• Coordinate central office to school communication, develop efficient systems that provideschools with support, ELL related information, data, and proven strategies- all in support of ELLstudent outcome and the inclusion of ELLs and their families in school services, systems, policy,and overall school community• Coordinate school to central office communication, developing efficient systems to collectfeedback on network supports and strategy• Develop systems to ensure functional central office departments are informed of federal andstate ELL policy and their implications on how LEAs serve non- native English speakers andtheir families• Collect, analyze, and share out ELL data from multiple Mastery campuses• Maintaining accurate files and documents related to ELLs and migrant students as required byTitle III• Manage a variety of projects at the school and network level• Other duties as may be required to Show less ESL Site Coordinator, Mastery Charter Thomas Campuses School Years 2015-Current Philadelphia, PA, Grades Kindergarten – 12th • Manage ESL programing and state/Title III compliance. • Lead professional development for staff and teachers to support the needs of English Language Learners.• Design and implement Title III nights and culturally inclusive programming.• Provide coaching support and plans for developing teachers. ESL Teacher, Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary School Years 2013- Current Philadelphia, PA, Grades Kindergarten – 6th• Develop curriculum, support students in the classroom and provide pull-out, support classroom teachers, administer WIDA assessments, progress monitor students, and organize MEP afterschool tutoring and family-school connection with interpreter support.• Teacher Leader- organizes interpreters and translation services, provide professional development for general education teachers on differentiating for ELLS. Show less

  • Assistant Principal of Instruction

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Assistant Director of Specialized Services - ELL

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  • ESL Coordinator & Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
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  Hebrew Public

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  Coach and develop the school’s leadership team and teachers by providing regular, on-going and transformational instructional feedback and supportEnsure the integration of Modern Hebrew and Israel Studies programs into the school programBuild an active, inspired and engaged professional learning community among the school’s staffPartner with the Hebrew Public and school leadership teams to provide high-quality professional development based on school and teacher needsActively monitor the progress of student and staff growth through collection of formal and informal data; analyze data in collaboration with the leadership team to inform strategic and instructional planningEnsure the use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices across classroomsDevelop and sustain a positive and nurturing school culture rooted in proven SEL practices with Responsive Classroom.Manage relationships with key stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, students, the Board of Trustees, community organizations, and the School’s authorizer.Partner with Hebrew Public’s Chief Talent Officer to recruit and hire a team of diverse and highly skilled educatorsWork with the Executive Director to oversee the school’s operations, finances and compliance functionsDevelop both long-term and short-term strategic plans to support school growth and improvementProactively and reactively partner with and invest families and community members to ensure strong collaboration. Show less Managed and coached 16 K-4 Homeroom teachers, and 1 ESL teacher.Manage the academic programming, instructional walkthroughs, and PD scope and sequence for PHP.Supported the implementation of Zones of Regulation across content classrooms.Managed the compliance, professional development, and instruction for ESL at PHPDesign program and evaluate curriculum to support instructional vision at PHP.Support teacher development in the DEI framework around Windows and Mirrors.Design and Implemented action plans for a school around reading and math goals for the 2019-2020 school year. Show less

  • Interim Head of School

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Dean of Academics at Philadelphia Hebrew Public

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2022
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  Drexel University

  Aug 2020 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Teach undergraduates and graduates in the teaching certification program for the courses EDUC 365 Foundations of Instruction of English Language Learners and EDUC 602 Learning and Teaching in a Second Language.Design and develop syllabus that meet the requirements outlined by PDE to meet the requirements of a credited Teacher Certification Program. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, and evaluation.Plan and provide theoretical instruction and field experience required for teaching certification in Pennsylvania Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to educational pedagogy and practice.Schedule weekly office hours to support students and mastery of the content. Maintain communication with the course chair and program chair regarding any course or student issues.Maintain grades, student feedback, and supporting students navigate field placement. Show less

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  Hillsborough County Public Schools

  Jul 2023 - now

  Literacy Coach

  As a Literacy coach I maintain and monitor the implementation of the reading program, including professional development of school personnel. As the Literacy Coach I am responsible for ensuring the comprehensive instruction of reading within the school, as well as compliance with Full Time Equivalency (FTE) rules and guidelines from the Florida Department of Education and the United States Department of Education.• Provides instructional coaching to English Language Arts (ELA)/Reading classroom teachers in order to improve reading instruction and student outcomes.• Develops and conducts staff development for classroom teachers.• Maintains and monitors implementation of Hillsborough County Public Schools’ K-12 Comprehensive Evidenced-Based Reading Plan as approved by the state.• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in all areas of literacy instruction.• Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audiences in the content area of literacy instruction regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.• Provides coaching to targeted audiences in order to improve literacy instruction, classroom organization and management, and effective implementation of district recommendedcurriculum resources.• Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction, and models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.• Assists ELA/reading and content-specific supervisors in developing model lesson plans and curriculum.• Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provides ongoing feedback with the district reading supervisor.• Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings, conferences, and required professional development as directed by the Academic Services department. Show less