Dr. Winnie Williams-Hall
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic leader who advocates for implementing student and faculty continuous improvement programs. As an advocate the focus has been raising academic levels of students, improving educator teacher skills, and encouraging community involvement.
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
CPS-Nicholson STEM Academy
11.2011 - Current
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Reduced student discipline rate by 20% mid year by implementing behavior intervention plan
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth. (SEL)
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Special Education Resource Teacher
CPS-Westcott Elementary
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- 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.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Diverse Learners in The Post-Secondary Setting
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2018
M.S. Ed. Special Education -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2011
Skills
- Trained in Restorative Practices for Classroom & School Community (Deescalation and Conflict Resolution)
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve educational practices for students with IEPs
- Student Records Management (Case Manager)
- Coach (mentor) student teachers on lesson planning and instruction delivery
- Technology (MS office suites, Windows OS, Social media applications, Smart Boards)
- Skyline Navigation and implementation
Affiliations
- National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Chicago Foundation for Education (CFE)- Grant Recipient
- Educators for Excellence (E4E)
- True Believers Community Connections (Board Member)
Endorsements
- Language Arts (Middle School)
- Social Science (Middle School
- Learning Behavior Specialist LBS1 (Preschool to age 21)
References Available
Available Upon Request
Licensures
- Illinois Type 10 Special Education
- LBS1 (Pre K- Age 21)
- Illinois Type 03 Elementary Certificate (K-9)
Educator Contributions
- Appointed by principal as " Mentor Teacher " to assist new teachers
- Received lead teacher certificate in the area of Restorative Practices
- Designed and presented comprehensive workshops for educators (SPED Talks) focused on navigating special education services
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
CPS-Nicholson STEM Academy
11.2011 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
CPS-Westcott Elementary
08.2009 - 11.2011
Doctorate of Education - Diverse Learners in The Post-Secondary Setting
Chicago State University
M.S. Ed. Special Education -
Chicago State University
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