Desiree Williams
Salinas,CA
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 27 years of experience specializing in implementing effective instructional strategies, develop meaningful interventions, provide guidance concerning special education requirements, analyzing evaluation data, behavior management interventions, and promotion of inclusive learning environment. My experience, skills, and dedication align well with the goals and values of the profession.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, TSA
Salinas Union High School District
Salinas, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Provided guidance to teachers, administrators and parents on best practices in special education instruction.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure appropriate services were provided to students with disabilities.
- Facilitated meetings between IEP teams, including parents and outside agencies, to discuss student progress and needs.
- Conducted assessments of student abilities using standardized tests and other methods of evaluation.
- Assisted with the development of behavior management strategies that promoted positive social skills among students with special needs.
- Provided training and professional development opportunities to teachers on topics related to special education instruction and programming.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, or other events related to special education programs or services.
- Researched new instructional strategies for use in classroom settings for special education students.
- Assessed materials used in the classroom for appropriateness for special education students' learning levels.
- Assisted administrators in understanding and complying with legal obligations in relation to special education services.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Salinas Union High School District
Salinas
08.2004 - 06.2019
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-1995
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Special Education
- Learning disabilities expertise
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessments
- Job readiness training
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Certification
- M/M Educational Specialist Credential
- CLAD Certificate
- Adaptive Schools & Advance Adaptive School Certificate
- SMARTS Executive Function Certificate
- PEERS School Based Certificate
- Teacher Induction Program Coach
- Sonday System Level 1 & 2 Certificated
- Constructing Meaning Certificated
- Gradual Release of Responsibility Model Certificated
- Understanding Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Certificated
- Universal Design for Learning Certificated
- Science of Reading Certificated
- Handle with Care De-escalation and Physical Restraint Trainer
- 504 Certificated
- SST Certificated
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, TSA
Salinas Union High School District
07.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Salinas Union High School District
08.2004 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, San Bernardino