Brandy Williams

Taught 30-35 students in 5 class sections covering NGSS standards Created curriculum for diverse multicultural and multilingual population Provided students with exquisite lab skills and experiences to learn material and relate the material to real world science phenomena

Chemistry and Physics Teacher - Moreno Valley High School - Moreno Valley, CA

(2024-08)

• Taught 30-35 students in 5 class sections covering NGSS standards
• Created curriculum for diverse multicultural and multilingual population
• Provided students with exquisite lab skills and experiences to learn material and relate the material to real world science phenomena
• Designed curriculum for Chemistry and Physics courses and collaborated closely with colleagues to create a common curriculum
• Supervised an active Black Student Union

Tutor - Chemistry with Brandy - Greater LA County and San Francisco, CA

(2013-06)

• Tutored students 10 hours a week 4 days a week in subjects of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II
• Identified needs of learners and adapted course content and delivery style to meet their needs
• Tutored students ahead of curriculum so that they may excel in the classroom
• Developed strategies to improve student self-sufficiency
• Prepared lesson plans and materials for SAT and ACT curriculum
• Designed and hosted culturally relevant workshops for all age groups

Chemistry Teacher - Hacienda Heights High School - Hacienda Heights, CA

(2023-08 - 2024-06)

• Taught 30-35 students in 5 class sections covering NGSS standards
• Created curriculum for diverse multicultural and multilingual population
• Provided student with exquisite lab skills and experiences to learn material and relate the material to real world science phenomena
• Supervisor for two large organizations in the school, HOSA (health organization club) and the biology club
• Supervised 150 plus students through field trips and provided space for them to create volunteer opportunities
• Participated in the Sal Castro Academy and UCLA Science Project, integrating Ethnic Studies and Chemistry curriculum

Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy Teacher - Sequoia Unified School District - Woodside, CA

(2022-08 - 2023-06)

• Taught 25-30 students per class covering NGSS standards
• Created curriculum from textbooks, online curriculum, and through professional development with colleagues
• Worked with students with a range of learning abilities, modifying curriculum to meet each students' needs best
• Supervisor for Green Academy that created curriculum with an environmental science lens and volunteer opportunity for academic credit

Chemistry, Physics, and Physiology Teacher - San Francisco Unified School District - San Francisco, CA

(2020-08 - 2022-07)

• Created online curriculum following NGSS standards for Physics, Physiology, and Chemistry
• Worked at Thurgood Marshall High School and Lowell High School
• Cultivated a safe online learning environment and navigated students through many interactive learning tools
• Designed rigorous culturally relevant lessons that were centered in the student interest
• Created projects and lab experiments to align with the curriculum
• Taught classes with 30-35 students per class
• Assisted students in the development of various hands-on projects though tasked with teaching online
• Taught chemistry credit recovery classes in summer and spring with an accelerated curriculum
• Advisor for the black student union and paws club (animal sheltering)

Coding Instructor - Oakland Military Institute - Oakland, CA

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Guided middle school children through coding curriculum designed by Hands on Technology and Education nonprofit CEO
• Guided students through various coding, circuit building, strategy, and sports games activities
• Worked with 10–12 students per session
• Guided students through homework assignments as part of a credit recovery program within the school
• Supported with student discipline and parent communication as needed

Chemistry Teacher - San Leandro High School - San Leandro, CA

(2019-08 - 2020-06)

• Developed and implemented NGSS based lesson plans
• Created a collaborative learning environment with students of varying backgrounds while building an atmosphere of respect and rapport
• Collaborated with other staff to co-teach engaging and creative lessons that nurtured varying learning styles
• Managed classroom of 25-30 students and assessed their development equitably
• Received donations for classroom materials and set up career-based field trips
• Aided students in creating academic goals and attaining them
• Monday through Friday 40-hour work week schedule

Science and Math Tutor - Classroom Matters - Berkeley, CA

(2019-09 - 2020-01)

• Assisted students in content-based homework help and executive functioning skills
• Tutored the subjects: Chemistry, Biology, and Middle School Math
• Guided students to be strong self-advocates in reaching out to teachers and assessing their progress
• Provided math skills and test taking skills
• Raised student grades from C's to High B's and A's
• Worked weekly for one hour with 8 students 4 days a week

Science and Math Teacher - Tilden Preparatory Academy - Albany, CA

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

• Guided students through pre-designed curriculum
• Taught through text books and assigned homework to students to prepare for daily lessons
• Set up labs for students and facilitated data analysis
• Supported students with individual Education Plans by appropriately scaffolding lessons while maintaining high expectations
• Worked with students 4 days a week for 4 hours a day during summer school program

Science and Math Tutor - The Right Approach - San Mateo, CA

(2019-02 - 2019-06)

• Monitored, assessed, and remediated student performance
• Helped struggling students improve test grades
• Achieved 100% client satisfaction and enhanced lessons through integration of innovative educational technology
• Worked with 6 students 4 days a week for one hour per lesson

Clinical Coordinator / Lab Technician / Phlebotomist - Spring Fertility Clinic - San Francisco, CA

(2018-05 - 2019-04)

• Informed patients of treatment and details of their individual medical protocol
• Ordered medications for patients, provided dosage and scheduled monitoring and surgical appointments
• Chaperoned patient visits with physician and inserted required information in electronic medical record within examination room
• Withdrew blood from patients and sent bloodwork to appropriate laboratory
• Retrieved patient records and analyzed records for appropriate preliminary items to begin treatment
• Analyzed patient semen and reported results to physician, prepared semen samples for intrauterine insemination
• Displayed professionalism, punctuality, confidentiality, strong ability to retain information and eagerness to learn with a 40-hour work week schedule

Chemistry Teacher - City Arts and Technology High School - San Francisco, CA

(2016-08 - 2018-04)

• Created a pleasant inviting classroom atmosphere in which students felt comfortable and secure
• Provided a variety of opportunities to help children develop and understand appropriate relationships with others
• Secured donations for classroom chemicals and equipment
• Lead Science teacher assuring science department had necessary materials to have a thorough classroom
• Mentored the black student union and assisted in promotion unifying events
• Managed classroom behavior and interactions of 20-25 students
• Worked Monday through Friday 40-hour work week schedule

Organic Chemistry Supplemental Instructor - San Bernardino Valley College - San Bernardino, CA

(2014-08 - 2014-12)

• Created curriculum for Organic Chemistry II students
• Aligned lessons with teacher expectations to teach why synthesis occur as they do
• Guided students to find unknown compounds by doing repetitive practice problems
• Received job through recommendation of Organic Chemistry II instructor
• Worked 5 hours a week 3 days a week

Substitute Teacher - Los Angeles County / Sub Ready - Los Angeles County

(2012-11 - 2016-06)

• Developed lesson plans and adjusted as needed to present materials in succinct and coherent style
• Recognized and addressed behavioral issues with students and administration
• Maintained communication with parents via conferences, phone calls, and notes
• Became a highly desired substitute teacher for Pomona Unified School District and Sub Ready
• Worked 30-40 hour work weeks 4-5 days a week

Personal Trainer - Private - Chino, CA

(2012-11 - 2016-07)

• Private personal trainer for about 100 clients assisting in the improvement of healthy lifestyle choices
• Provided meal plans and exercise routines to increase mobility, lose weight, or strength train
• Hosted group exercise classes and one-to-one training sessions
• 50% of clients lost 10 pounds in the first month of bi-weekly training and following a strict meal plan
• Worked 10 hours a week 4 days a week

M.A. - Urban Education and Social Justice - University of San Francisco (2022)

Certificate - Biotechnology - Peralta Colleges (2021)

Certificate - Chemistry - San Bernardino Valley College (2017)

B.S. - Kinesiology - California State University Fullerton (2013)