Shanté Williams
Louisiana-based teacher and researcher seeking improved outcomes for all learners through critical examinations of equity and effectiveness in educational instruction, policy, and administration
Professional History
May 2021 - Present
CLIP Resident, The Orchard Foundation
I am excited to serve as a member of the 3rd cohort of the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership. In this role, I will spend the 2021-2022 school year in a local 8th grade math classroom, teaching and learning under the guidance of a highly qualified mentor teacher.
July 2019 - January 2021
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, English First - Shaoxing City, ZJ
As a full-time teacher for English First, I planned and delivered instruction to 3 - 15 year olds from across the Shaoxing Metropolitan area in cooperation with an international instructional team. In addition to teaching an average of 15 classes per week, I created multimedia instructional materials to support student learning in phonics, grammar, and writing.
August 2016 - August 2018
Graduate Assistant, The University of New Orleans
As a graduate assistant in the department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations at the University of New Orleans, I collaborated with faculty-led research projects; assisted in the new student admissions process; and worked with the graduate coordinator to analyze and address the needs of our students, program, and local community.
July 2017 - September 2017
Research Consultant, The Century Foundation
As a research consultant for The Century Foundation, I worked with TCF policy analysts towards collecting and coding data concerning diversity in charter schools.
July 2015 - June 2016
AmeriCorps School Turnaround Member, ReNEW Schools
As a math and literacy interventionist at Dolores T. Aaron Academy in New Orleans East, I planned and led small-group instruction for K-2 literacy and math students and collected, analyzed, and applied school and student data towards improving grade-level instructional interventions both independently and as a member of school and network-wide data teams.
October 2010 - August 2014
Case Administrator, Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
As a case administrator, I managed an average of 1,000 cases in various stages of the bankruptcy process; facilitated communications of highly-sensitive and complex data between debtors, creditors, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court; and conducted rigorous financial and legal audits of cases by assignment and as needed.
Educational Experience
Educational Administration, The University of New Orleans
In Progress Ph.D.
At The University of New Orleans, I apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to issues of equity and effectiveness in K-20 educational leadership, finance, and policy. I am a Marcus B. Christian Fellow and a member of Kappa Delta Epsilon and Omicron Delta Kappa. I currently serve as the graduate student representative to the University Committee on Courses and Curriculum.
Adult Education, Northwestern State University, M.A.
Awarded 2013
My work at Northwestern State was anchored in the perspective of the learning organization and its ability to engage with web 2.0 technologies, culminating in my thesis project, "A Comprehensive Plan for Improving Professional Development in Education Technologies through Collaborative Learning.”
Louisiana State University at Alexandria, B.G.S.
Awarded 2008
As an undergraduate student at LSU-Alexandria, I completed a general studies course with a concentration in English literature and enrichment in political science, mathematics, and fine arts.
Volunteer Work
Young Leadership Council
August 2017 - May 2019
As a 2017-18 Guide for YLC's College Admissions Project, I worked one-on-one with a high school senior to assist and support their college application and enrollment opportunities. I am excited to serve as a CAP project leader for the 2018-19 school year.
The NET Charter High School
January - May 2015
I worked with The NET's geometry instructor and special education coordinator to plan and deliver tutoring and other instructional and observational supports for geometry students.
Susan G. Komen New Orleans
January - August 2015
In my time as Mission and Outreach Intern for Komen, I tracked outcomes for Community Grants recipients; assisted in inventory and preparations for for Komen Race for the Cure 2015; and represented Komen at various community and industry events.
Alexandria Museum of Art
May 2012 - December 2015
I assisted with museum-sponsored community events such as the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races; supported preparation for special shows; and served as a volunteer gallery docent. I was named the museum's Volunteer of the Year for 2014.
The United Way of Central Louisiana
2010 - 2011; 2014
As a Partners in Literacy tutor, I provided one-on-one tutoring for adult native English speakers and English language towards proficiency in Prose, Document, Quantitative, and Health Literacies.
Dialogue is the encounter between men, mediated by the world, in order to name the world. Hence, dialogue cannot occur between those who want to name the world and those who do not wish this naming—between those who deny others the right to speak their word and those whose right to speak has been denied.
Paulo Freire
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