Jennifer Williams has over 15 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and speech pathologist. She has a passion for innovative teaching methods and global collaboration. Her career objective is to inspire students to develop a love of learning through creative and engaging lessons. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University with a focus on Montessori education, literacy, and leadership.

1. JENNIFER E. WILLIAMS
430 Druid Road West
Clearwater, Florida 33756
jen.williams@aol.com
727.430.3873
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Career Objective
By embracing the individual strengths of students of all ages, I hope to
inspire a love of learning through engaging, innovative, and creative
teaching methods that motivate students to each develop a global
perspective and an appreciation for the human experience.
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Professional Profile
Highly skilled, passionate educator, change agent, and transformational
leader offering a well-integrated theoretical perspective, proven expertise in
administration and teaching, specialization in all areas of reading
instruction, and strong interest in research, innovative teaching practices,
and integration of technology. Exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills, both oral and written. Strength in problem solving,
strategic planning, and creating vision. Resourceful, organized, and detail
driven with capabilities in completing multiple, complex projects with
competing deadlines. Able to apply best practices in leading and guiding a
team to inspire change and growth. Deep appreciation for relationships and
strength in creating a culture of excellence in organizations by effectively
providing structure, building cohesiveness, and promoting distinction.
Professional Experience
COUNTRY DAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL, Largo, Florida 2008-2014
Director of Education, January 2013-August 2014
• Managed Admissions, Enrollment, & Re-Enrollment for School
• Interviewed, Hired, & Trained New Faculty Members
• Organized Faculty Professional Development, Trainings, & PLC
• Provided Solutions to Student, Parent, & Faculty Concerns
• Established Curriculum Scope & Sequence
• Aligned PreK-8th
Grade Curriculum to National Standards
• Coordinated School Accreditation & Certifications
• Developed School 1:1 iPad Program & Technology Integration
• Coordinated Learning Management System Program
• Led Learning Space Design for Innovation & Collaboration
• Designed School Website; Administered Social Media Sites
• Coordinated High School Matriculation & Transcript Preparation
• Developed & Coordinated the Victory Program for Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Related Disorders
• Conducted Faculty Performance Reviews & Annual Contracting

2. Jennifer E. Williams, MS, CCC-SLP
430 Druid Road W. Clearwater, Florida 33756
jen.williams@aol.com 727.430.3873
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Co-Director International Programs, January 2011-August 2014
• Coordinated International Student Travel to China, Russia, & Spain
• Coordinated Global Projects, including Flat Classroom (PreK-Elementary),
Eracism Global Debate (Middle School), Rock Our World (Upper
Elementary), & Caine’s Arcade (Upper Elementary)
• Co-Creator of International Montessori Global Project “One Montessori
World”
• Coordinated Middle School Student Participation in the International
Model UN (United Nations, New York City), iEARN International Student
Conference, and the YouthCAN Presentation (American Museum of
Natural History, New York City)
• Coordinated Internship for German Pre-Service Teacher & Student
• Awarded Acceptance for College Board Han-Ban Chinese Teacher Program
• Facilitation of Sister School Relationships
• Coordinated College Tours for Middle School students at Columbia
University (NYC), Peking University (Beijing), and Lomonosov University
(Moscow)
English Department Chair, January 2011-January 2013
• Chaired International Day of Peace School-Wide Week of Celebration
• Lead English Teacher, Grades 4 & 5
• Developed Summer Reading, Writing, & Math Programs of Excellence
• Coordinated & Led Parent Education
• Established Parent Resource Collection & Library Organization
• Integrated Accelerated Reading Program PreK-8
• Developed & Coordinated Visiting Authors Program
• Developed & Taught Readers & Writers Workshop Program for Grades 1-5
• Coordinated & Taught Author’s Studies Program for Kindergarten
Students
• Friends of Country Day Board Vice-President (Faculty)
Reading Specialist & Speech Lang Pathologist, January 2008-2011
• School Reading Specialist & Speech Language Pathologist PreK-8th
• Coordinated Therapies (SLP, OT, ABA, Behavior, Dyslexia, Reading)
• Developed After-School Literacy Program
• Provided Teaching Assistance in Montessori Classrooms
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS, Largo, Florida 1998-2000
Speech-Language Pathologist
• School Speech Language Pathologist & Reading Specialist PreK-8th

3. Jennifer E. Williams, MS, CCC-SLP
430 Druid Road W. Clearwater, Florida 33756
jen.williams@aol.com 727.430.3873
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Education
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Tampa, Florida
Doctor of Education, Anticipated Graduation Spring 2015
• Doctoral Candidate in Education with Specialization in Reading
• Research interests include Montessori education, reading, writing,
learning spaces, motivation, technology, and leadership in
education
• Anticipated graduation Spring 2015
• Dissertation: Preparation of Preservice Montessori Teachers in Use
of Multimodal Literacies in Instruction
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, Florida
Master of Science, 1998
• Speech-Language Pathology & Communication Sciences
• Thesis: Evaluation of Counseling Skills of Graduate Students
• Summa Cum Laude
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science, 1995
• Communication Sciences & Disorders with Secondary focus in
Linguistics
• Magna Cum Laude
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, Clearwater, Florida
Early Admission, 1993
• First in High School to be accepted to Early Admission Program
Development & Achievements
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• International Reading Association
• American Speech Language & Hearing Association
• International Society of Technology in Education
• American Montessori Society
CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Selected for FCIS State Accreditation Committee, May 2014
• Nova Southeastern University E-LEAD Certification, May 2014
• Google for Education Certification, March 2014
• American Speech Language & Hearing Association Certification
• State of Florida License for SLP Practice

4. Jennifer E. Williams, MS, CCC-SLP
430 Druid Road W. Clearwater, Florida 33756
jen.williams@aol.com 727.430.3873
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Professional Presentations
Collaborative Learning Space Design: Shifting from Nouns to Verbs
Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC)
Orlando, Florida
January 23, 2015
Apps for Global Collaboration: Talk It Up!
Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC)
Orlando, Florida
January 22, 2015
Collaborative Learning Space Design
International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE)
Atlanta, Georgia
July 1, 2014
Explore the Shore: Bringing Florida’s Gulf Coast to You
iEARN YouthCaN International Student Conference
American Museum of Natural History
New York City, New York
April 28, 2014
One Montessori World: Connecting Montessori Students & Teachers from
around the World
Global Education Conference
November 21, 2013
The Connected Middle School Student: Fostering Global Collaborations
through International Projects
Global Education Conference
November16, 2012
Apps Galore: Top Tools for Global Collaborations
Global Education Conference
November 15, 2012
Go Global: World Collaborative Projects for Innovative Teachers
Florida Council of Independent Schools Convention (FCIS)
November 9, 2012