CHRISTINE WILLIAMSON
Southport,NC
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development, including behavior. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, which cater to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement. Affective problem solving skills to address student behavior.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
ABE Instructor
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, North Carolina
03.2026 - Current
- Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
Personal Caregiver
Southport
Southport
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Monitored patent's condition using data to ensure timely interventions
- Coordinated patient appointments to optimize care delivery
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications as prescribed and monitored health conditions.
Adaptive Middle School Teacher
South Brunswick Middle School
South Brunswick
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Adapted instructional materials based on individual student needs or interests.
- Taught life and social skills in daily sessions.
- Used task boxes to review and assess learned skills.
BIP Instructor
Brunswick Community College
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed engaging, hands-on lesson plans to enhance participant involvement.
- Crafted lessons incorporating practical life skills to support participant development.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities to enhance student understanding.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
EC Teacher
North Brunswick High
North Brunswick
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Created interactive lessons to engage a range of students' needs.
- Managed Individualized Education Plans efficiently.
- Challenged student learning through differentiated instruction.
- Executed classroom management systems and procedures.
EC TA
Leland Middle School
Leland
09.2020 - 11.2020
ACSM (Assistant Customer Service Manager)/ Office Assistant
Food Lion
Oak Island/Southport, USA
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Weekly Data Entry.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
- Offering hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Food Lion - Oak Island/Southport, NC
Homeschool Teacher
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Met the diverse needs of my children through hands-on activities.
- Fostered learning through Student Focused Lessons.
- Explored different cultures of various regions in Co-op.
Special Education Teacher
Fort Dodge Community Schools
Fort Dodge, USA
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered differentiated classroom instruction tailored to diverse developmental needs of students.
- Cultivated strong student rapport to enhance classroom engagement and recorded progress to keep parents and school administration informed.
- Implemented life skills program that helped students master essential tasks like checkbook balancing and job-seeking skills.
- Provided job skills training for students with mild to severe disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Fort Dodge Community Schools - Fort Dodge, IA
4th/6th Grade Teacher
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA
08.1994 - 06.1997
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as an avenue of study.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students, employing tailored instructional techniques and technologies to meet individual learning requirements.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Incorporated learning centers to enhance interactivity and engagement in the classroom.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to foster a fun, nurturing environment that supports diverse learning needs.
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Education
Instructional Strategist I License - Special Education
Morningside College
Sioux City, IABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Program management
- Instructional Leadership
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized education
- Behavior Management
- Data tracking
- Instructional design
- Problem solving
- Active listening skills
- Student rapport
- Empathy
- Patience
Timeline
ABE Instructor
Brunswick Community College
03.2026 - Current
Personal Caregiver
Southport
10.2024 - 10.2025
Adaptive Middle School Teacher
South Brunswick Middle School
02.2022 - 11.2024
BIP Instructor
Brunswick Community College
08.2021 - 01.2022
EC Teacher
North Brunswick High
11.2020 - 06.2021
EC TA
Leland Middle School
09.2020 - 11.2020
ACSM (Assistant Customer Service Manager)/ Office Assistant
Food Lion
03.2017 - 09.2020
Homeschool Teacher
01.2012 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Fort Dodge Community Schools
08.2000 - 05.2005
4th/6th Grade Teacher
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
08.1994 - 06.1997
Instructional Strategist I License - Special Education
Morningside College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Holy Family University