Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
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Dana Williams
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pittsburgh Public School District
Special Education Teacher
10.2003 - Current
Job overview
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Gannon UniversityErie, PA
Master of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
05.2010
University Overview
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaClarion, PA
Bachelor of Science from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
06.2003
University Overview
Skills
- Assessment Administration
- Computer Technology
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Instructional Techniques
- Special Education Curriculum
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 10 years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans and caseload management.
- Administration - Manage the Student Envoy program that resulted in diverse opportunities for students to develop showcase their leadership skills within the school and community.
- Trained in Structured Literacy through Robert Morris University
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pittsburgh Public School District
10.2003 - Current
Gannon University
Master of Education from Curriculum And Instruction
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs