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Elaine Williams

Stockton,CA

Summary

Dynamic and personable Special Education Teacher with a Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Education and currently working on an Administration Credential.

Seeking a position as a Program Coordinator with broad-ranging skills in operations, and management. Skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Specialist M/M 4-6th

Lodi Unified School District
07.2020 - Current
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
  • Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students and families to increase engagement.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, and professional development workshops.
  • Devised lesson plans designed to enhance students' attention and engagement by evaluating and adapting coursework to individual needs while adhering to established guidelines.

Camp Counselor/ Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Counselor
06.2003 - Current

Actively involved with a local charity that serves children who have disabilities related to Congenital Heart Defects. Camp counselors/mentors are responsible for the complete care of their campers (approx. 4-6) 24 hours a day for the 5 days during camp. This includes coordinating with cardiac nurses and doctors at camp, mental health professionals and camp coordinators. Throughout the year many other events require involvement with camp, campers, and their families. 

Speaker / Advocate IEP Services Public Education

N/A
Northern California - Various Conferences , CA
3 years - Current
  • Organized and delivered presentations to large groups of people in a professional manner.
  • Developed content for speeches, including research, writing, and editing.
  • Created visual aids such as slideshows and other materials to supplement presentations.
  • Collaborated with event organizers on topics, scheduling, audience size, and other details.
  • Interacted with audiences during presentations by taking questions and providing answers.

Speech And Language Pathology Assistant Internship

San Joaquin County of Education
09.2017 - 05.2018

I had responsibilities that included managing a schedule of clients inside a population of students that had issues ranging from profound autism, deaf and hard of hearing, to physical disabilities. I was in charge of implementing the speech and language program/plan that was outlined by the SLP. Planned and taught lessons to students, adjusted for progress and behavior, and reported back to the SLP through written and verbal communication. Assisted with data collection and analysis that would be used in progress reports.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

National University
La Jolla, CA
06-2020

Psychology BS - Psychology

National University
09.2017

Administrative Credential - Currently In Program - Education Administration

National University
La Jolla, CA

Speech and Language Pathology

San Joaquin Delta College

National University

Skills

- Well versed in facilitating / overseeing

IEP meetings and deadlines

- Comprehensive understanding of testing protocols for students including administering, progress monitoring, and needed reports

- Experienced in SEIS and other essential SpEd programs

-Excellent collaboration, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

-Experience managing and collaborating staff in the classroom

-Thorough knowledge of lesson plan development and initiating program studies per individual student needs

- Able to perform well under stress
-Handling misconduct

- Knowledge of cognitive developmental stages

- Excellent classroom management

- Motivating students and staff in the classroom

  • Team Oversight
  • Staff Evaluation
  • Staff development expertise
  • Program Management
  • Program Optimization
  • Process Improvements
  • Staff Development

Timeline

Education Specialist M/M 4-6th

Lodi Unified School District
07.2020 - Current

Speech And Language Pathology Assistant Internship

San Joaquin County of Education
09.2017 - 05.2018

Camp Counselor/ Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Counselor
06.2003 - Current

Speaker / Advocate IEP Services Public Education

N/A
3 years - Current

Master of Arts - Special Education

National University

Psychology BS - Psychology

National University

Administrative Credential - Currently In Program - Education Administration

National University

Speech and Language Pathology

San Joaquin Delta College

National University
Elaine Williams