Gregory Williams
Washington DC
Summary
Special Education Teacher adept at creating impactful IEPs and fostering inclusive classrooms. Skilled in data analysis and classroom management, I empower students through tailored instruction and collaborative strategies, ensuring academic success and personal growth for diverse learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Friendship Public Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies to apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with general education teachers, working together to create inclusive classrooms that met the needs of all learners.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy skills which empower them to take ownership of their educational experience and achieve success both academically and socially.
Intervention Specialist
Rocketship Legacy Prep
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Special Education Teacher
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, and applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2017
Skills
- Individual education plans ieps
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
Certification
- ICF Trained Trauma-Informed Life Coach- 2024
- Foundation of Positive Psychology-certificate UPenn
- Positive Psychology: Principles and Applications- certificate UPenn
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Friendship Public Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Rocketship Legacy Prep
11.2021 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
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