Zachary Williams

Address: 9419 NE. Highway 69

Pittsburg, Ks 66762

Cell: 316-347-4255
Email: zwilliams@gus.pittstate.edu

Objective
A social studies teaching position at the middle school or high school level, willing to coach any
sport at any level; other extracurricular activities such as Debate, Forensics, and Student Council
Education

Bachelor of Science in Education

(2015)
Major in Secondary
History/Government
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Ks

Master of Theological Studies (2012)

Newman University
Wichita, Ks
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
(2010)
Conception Seminary College
Conception, Mo

Professional Experience
Student Teacher
January 2015 to May 2015
Galena High School (Galena, Ks)
Planned and instructed units and daily lesson plans for two classes: senior Government and
sophomore World History
Conducted a student shadow study to gain a perspective on student behavior and practice
professional insight
Created a pre-test and post-test for a content unit to gauge student learning and achievement
Frequently incorporated technology such as Ipads, social networking, and power point into
content activities
Differentiated instruction in content areas to include students with IEPs and 504 plans by
modifying content and adjusting assignments
Field Experience
January 2015 to May 2015
St. Marys Colgan High School (Pittsburg, Ks)
Designed and taught two classes for freshman World Geography
Incorporated hands-on learning and technology use by utilizing GPS into lessons
Practiced professional reflection by documenting classroom dynamics and student
involvement

Zachary Williams
zwilliams@gus.pittstate.edu

Psycho-social Rehabilitation Provider

September 2012 to December 2015
Crawford County Community Mental Health (Pittsburg, Ks)
Empowered and mentored youth from ages 12 to 18 with behavioral and intellectual
disabilities in developing social skills and positive behaviors
Kept daily records on progress of youth behavior
Developed skills in redirecting youth to be on task and complete work in a timely fashion
Substitute Teacher
September 2012 to May 2014
St. Marys Colgan High School (Pittsburg, Ks)
Supervised high school classes on a long-term basis every Monday
Developed and taught classes periodically based on knowledge of content acquired from
Master degree
Exercised classroom management skills such as proximity control and rules and expectations
Supportive Home Care Provider
October 2012 to December 2013
Southeast Kansas Respite Services (Parsons, Ks)
Assisted high school student in developing social, behavioral, and intellectual skills
Mapped and evaluated client behavior
Created goals and benchmarks for developmental skills and learning
Director of Religious Education and Youth Director
June 2010 to June 2012
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Chanute, Ks)
Organized religious education and youth program
Executed various events and fundraisers such as: service mission trip, auction fundraiser for
youth group, retreat for Confirmation and youth group, and basketball tournament for
surrounding youth groups
Facilitated and lead meetings
Subbed for grades kindergarten-12th grades for the Parish School of Religion program
Designed curriculum, lesson plans, and tests focused on appropriate age level material
Maintained and managed a budget for both the Parish School of Religion and the
Youth Program

Related Experience
Panel lecturer for 2014 Missouri Conference on History
Knights of Columbus Youth Chair Head (2011-2012)
1 year teaching piano and voice lessons to elementary students (2011-2012)

Zachary Williams
zwilliams@gus.pittstate.edu

Big for Big Brothers and Big Sisters (2003-2005)

Organizations/Awards
Professional
National Education Association
Kansas National Education Association
University
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)
Teacher of Promise Nomination (Spring 2015)
Elizabeth Cochran Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2014)
All A Scholastic Honors (Spring 2014)
All A Scholastic Honors (Fall 2013)