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Casey Williams

Stanwood,WA

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with over 25 years of experience focused on meeting a wide range of student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring with the capability of designing and adapting instruction using adopted curriculum and aligning standards-based targeted instruction based on specific learning needs and strengths. Strong communication skills and a confident yet patient nature when collaborating with building teams, parents, and district or community members. Flexible and open-minded to the many changes in education. Lifelong learner who seeks professional development opportunities and has focused my learning on equity and inclusionary practices. Able to remain positive under times of stress or conflict. Organized and able to prioritize to meet paperwork and compliance deadlines. Strong understanding of special education law and developing compliant, student-focused IEPs and behavior plans.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Resource Learning Support Teacher

Marysville School District
08.2002 - Current
  • Primarily assignments: Allen Creek Elementary, Shoultes Elementary, & Cascade Elementary.
  • · Designed and provided targeted differentiated Instruction using a variety of research-based programs and teaching methods aligned with state standards and core competencies.
  • · Develop Individual Education Programs for students based on assessments and ongoing performance data to address student's individual learning abilities and needs.
  • · Coordinate regular meetings and provide ongoing feedback and progress monitoring information to parents and general education teachers regarding student academic progress and work together to create effective support plans.
  • · Support students in developing social skills through structured lessons, positive reinforcement techniques, and behavior intervention plans to increase self-regulation and classroom participation.
  • · Served as a member of the school's Student Support Team (SST), and Student Evaluation Team (SET), collaborating with other professionals to design targeted intervention and evaluations to address student needs.
  • · Serve as a member of the school's Building Equity Leadership Team (BELT), collaborating with other district and building professionals.
  • Co-lead professional development targeted to improve equity and illusionary practices.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective teaching practices and documentation of student progress along with education and legal documents.
  • Ongoing evaluation of student performance to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction.
  • Utilize and integrate technology tools to create meaningful lessons that engage students and allow access for students through assistive technology.
  • Maintain a welcoming, safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment that promotes all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
  • Monitored student progress using various assessment tools and adjusted instructional strategies based on results as needed for optimal growth.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to address pertinent issues to enable positive learning outcomes effectively.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Reading & Literacy

Walden University
06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors Degree Double Major in Special Education

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
08.2002

Skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Effective task prioritization, attention to detail & organization skills to manage time and meet time deadlines
  • Able to maintain professionalism in a variety of settings
  • Seeks out, participates in, and implements ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education
  • Equity and Inclusion practices with leadership skills and training
  • Emotional Regulation and Social Skills training and practices
  • Trauma-informed practices and training
  • Extensive experience administering and interpreting results from a variety of standardized and curriculum-based assessment tools
  • Extensive experience in Individual Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention (BIP) development and implementation
  • Strong classroom management with clear and supported expectations
  • Able to adapt district adopted curriculum to focus on core essential skills to allow students to show understanding and have access to their general education curriculum
  • Strong and extensive experience in math and literacy instruction using a variety of research-based programs and teaching methods aligned with academic standards and student needs

Timeline

Special Education Resource Learning Support Teacher

Marysville School District
08.2002 - Current

Master of Arts - Elementary Reading & Literacy

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors Degree Double Major in Special Education

Western Washington University
Casey Williams