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Lesley Williams
1114 Camino La Costa Apt 3047 Austin, TX 78752
lesleyawilliams7@gmail.com
850-501-6381
Education
Master in Education, Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD; 2012
Association of Montessori International Primary Certification, Loyola University Maryland,
Columbia, MD; 2012; Major Professors: Janet McDonell and Jennifer
Shields
Master of Music in Clarinet Performance, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
2010; Major Professor: Dr. Stephanie Zelnick
Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, University of Southern Mississippi, MS
2008; Major Professors: Dr. Gregory Oakes, Wilbur Moreland
Teaching Experience
Lead Children’s House Guide; Magnolia Montessori For All, Austin, TX July 2014- present
 Leading and maintaining an authentic Primary Montessori environment for 24, 3-6yr old children
 Supporting the dual-language (English and Spanish), culturally-responsive, and anti-racist mission
of the school by translating language lesson from English to Spanish, and by creating a safe and
open space for all the children and families.
 Maintaining positive and productive relationships with families by conducting home visits,
contacting families at least once every month, sending home a classroom newsletter once a month,
and by co-leading parent education nights.
 Organizing ukulele private lessons to children after school
Teacher Dean; Magnolia Montessori For All, Austin, TX May 2015-June 2016.
 Conducting classroom observations of 5 Lead Guide environments; providing support and
coaching for colleagues during one-on-one check-ins
 Guiding the direction of professional development with sessions on deepening our Montessori
practice
 Planning and delivering professional development experiences for all staff
 Being the voice of Children’s House during monthly Administrative meetings
Head Primary Guide; LePort Montessori Schools, Irvine, CA August 2012- December 2013.
 Responsible for preparing, maintaining and running a new Primary classroom.
 Co-lead lectures during Parent Education Nights; including topics on Mathematics,
Reading and Writing, Mixed Age Classrooms, Cultural Areas, Arts. Etc.
 Created quarterly newsletters for parents; including topics on Independence, Yoga,
Food Preparation, and Grace & Courtesy.
Mommy & Me Leader; LePort Montessori Schools, Irvine, CA; 2013
 Presenting lectures to new parents on the importance of a Montessori education.
 Mommy & Me duties also included giving lessons to children and parents
to give them a brief Montessori experience.
Music Instructor; 2002- present
 Instructing clarinet, ukulele and saxophone students on the different
techniques of performing and studying music.

Professional Development
NAMTA Conferences
 Houston, January 2016
 Dallas, January 2015
AMI Refresher Course
 Long Beach, CA 2016
 Atlanta, GA 2015
 Houston, TX February 2013
Trauma Training; UCLA training center, Irvine, CA 2013
• Trained in adult and child First Aid, CPR, AED

References
Chrissy Davol, Children’s House Consultant for Magnolia Montessori For All!
(512)627-1299, codavol@hotmail.com
Katie Kitchens, Lead Primary Guide, Athena Montessori
(949) 683-5562, katiemkitchens@gmail.com
Sarah Kirby Tepera, COO Magnolia Montessori For All
(512) 413-5718, skirbytepera@montessoriforall.org
Alessandra Abel, Teacher Dean- Elementary level, Magnolia Montessori For All
(314) 402-7453, aabel@montessoriforall.org
Kristin Kintanar, Head Primary Teacher, LePort Montessori Schools Orchard Hills
(612)232-6235, kristinmbk@gmail.com