Chiffon Williams
Special Education Teacher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LBS1 Teacher
Select Savvy (Lincoln Elementary)
Calumet City, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Case Manager
Dockside Social Services
South Bend, IN
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Special Education Teacher
Schumucker Middle School
South Bend, IN
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
South Bend, IN
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Special Education Teacher
Rite of Passage (Juvenile detention center)
South Bend, IN
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Gary, IN
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Wrote and presented documents for Individual Education Plan conferences.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
Special Education Teacher
South Bend School Corporation
South Bend, IN
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
Care Facilitator
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
South Bend, IN
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Ran statements each month to review outstanding balances and identify accounts in need of collection processing.
- Met with patients and their families to discuss medical procedures, medications, treatments and continuing care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatments, procedures, medications, continuing care and community resources.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Customer Relations Consultant
FedEx
Chicago, IL
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and issues.
- Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
Education
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Indiana At South Bend
South Bend, IN08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL08.2009
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Job readiness training
- Social skills development
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Learning style assessment
- Staff education and training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
LBS1 Teacher
Select Savvy (Lincoln Elementary)
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Schumucker Middle School
08.2022 - 12.2023
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
10.2021 - 06.2022
Case Manager
Dockside Social Services
09.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Rite of Passage (Juvenile detention center)
06.2021 - 10.2021
Special Education Resource Teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
01.2021 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
South Bend School Corporation
10.2018 - 06.2020
Care Facilitator
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
10.2017 - 10.2018
Customer Relations Consultant
FedEx
02.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
University of Indiana At South Bend
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Chicago State University
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