Denisha Williamson
Riverside,CA
Summary
Skilled Lead Teacher offers expertise in administration, program management and compliance. Creates and implements lesson plans focused on cognition, language development, social skills, and creative expression. Versed in curriculum, goals, objectives, and areas of child development. I'm passionate about building connections with families to help their children succeed. I'm driven to create enriching learning experiences that are both fun and impactful for every child. I'm a dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Family Service Association
Riverside, CA
10.2010 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Engaged students through discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Carole E. Wylie Center
Riverside, CA
12.2007 - 06.2010
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Advocated for theneeds of the students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
Education
Doctoral Studies - Education Specialist
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Business
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2020
Skills
- Lesson development
- Compliance
- Staff development
- Lesson planning
- Educational leadership
- Age-appropriate Planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional improvement
- Family engagement
- Curriculum alignment
- Feedback and evaluation
- Assessment strategies
- Child development
- Student mentoring
- Student engagement
- IEP support
- Cultural history
- Group and individual instruction
- Team building
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Emotional support
- Safety awareness
- Diverse learning styles
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Behavior modeling
- Literacy strategies
- Student Advocacy
- Childcare requirements
- Curricula development
- Student records management
- Teacher training
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- NAEYC EDUCATOR - Passing Score of 95% In Classroom Environment
- Class and DRDP Trained
Certification
- CPR & AED 2026
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Family Service Association
10.2010 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Carole E. Wylie Center
12.2007 - 06.2010
Doctoral Studies - Education Specialist
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership And Business
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
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