Janine L. Williams
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse, equitable and inclusive curriculums specializing in English and literacy. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction, participation and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, analytical, social emotional and learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tenured English Special Education Teacher
South Orange/Maplewood School District
2015.08 - Current
- Lead English Special Education Teacher, Columbia High School; Lead Inclusion Co-teacher & Replacement teaching, in classroom support for high school students in a Title 1 school, Individual and whole class accommodations based on student needs
- Annual caseload of 60 students; Federal Individualized Educational Plan management, implementation of modifications, annual reviews, meetings with families, re-evaluations and collaboration with the Child Study Team, ISTEP/ESS Behavioral Program in collaboration with district Special Education services, directives and initiatives.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their analytical and writing skills.
- Experience teaching at Maplewood Middle School and Seth Boyden Elementary School, within the district.
Program Facilitator
South Orange Maplewood School District Teachers Professional Development
2023.09 - Current
- Equity, Equality, Race and Inclusion Workshops for Educators
- Tailored presentation styles to accommodate diverse learner preferences, resulting in greater participant satisfaction rates overall.
- Developed comprehensive program materials that facilitated insightful conversations, promoting increased knowledge retention among participants.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Teachers
South Orange Maplewood Education Assoc.
2023.03 - 2023.03
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Independent Consultant/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Facilitator
Northern New Jersey
2016.03 - Current
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Consult with parents who seek guidance navigating IEP's.
- One to one tutoring for students who experience disabilities or challenges learning.
Tutor, Minority Achievement Council (MAC)
Columbia High School
2022.01 - Current
- Academic support for gifted students of color
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Served as an ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
Summer Extended School Year in person, English Special Education Teacher
Columbia High School
2015.06 - Current
- 9th-12th Extended School Year-Inclusive Summer English School
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Summer Social Skills Lead Special Educator
South Orange/Maplewood School District
2015.07 - 2023.07
- Inclusive Extended School Year for 150 students who experience disabilities.
- Caseload of 60 students annually; Individualized Educational Plan supervision and implementation, modifications, annual/quarterly and monthly reviews, re-evaluations and collaboration with the
- Child Study Team, ISTEP/ESS Program for students who experience extreme emotional dysregulation in collaboration with district wide Special Education services, directives and initiatives.
Multigrade Self-Contained, Special Education Teacher
Seth Boyden School
2017.09 - 2019.04
- Pull out Replacement class in the least restrictive environment in small group classroom for multi grade inclusion and behavioral management.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Assessed student progress regularly, modifying instructional approaches as needed to ensure continued growth and achievement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Summer Social Skills Lead Special Ed. Teacher
South Orange/Maplewood School District
2015.07 - 2018.08
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance for successful classroom management techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Lead 5th Grade Special Education English Inclusion Teacher
Newark Educators Community Charter School
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Lead Special Education and Inclusion Teacher for 5th grade.
- Administrator of grade wide federal Individualized Educational Plans & Intervention and Referral Services; 504 Plans Responsive Classroom
- Bank Street College Learning Lab School; urban teaching milieu.
- Improved student engagement by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced diversity and promoted mutual respect among classmates.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
Senior Education Support Services Supervisor
Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program, Children's Aid Society
2010.01 - 2014.01
- Senior Academic Supervisor; oversee delivery and implementation of academic services for 300 students grades 5-9.
- Hired and supervised all Academic Educational Staff
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Wrote and implemented engaging cross curricular academic curriculum for targeted remedial, enrichment, instruction
- Facilitate advocacy through partnership between South Bronx Charter School and the Children's Aid Society, direct supervision of all tutors, oversee students academic data driven progress
- Special Education supervisor; designed and implemented Individualized Academic Educational Plans.
All Staff Annual Professional Development Facilitator
YMCA
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Bronx Preparatory Charter School
2010.01 - 2014.01
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing diverse and engaging literature selections.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners through targeted instructional strategies and additional resources.
Middle School English Language Arts and Social Studies
Kingston City School District Summer School
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Social Worker
NorthEast Center for Special Care Brain Trauma
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Leader; monthly, quarterly, annual reviews; Supervision of nursing, medical medication supervision, family liaison, rehabilitative treatment, money management, Care Plans,
- Transitional Housing advocacy, etc for a unit of 80 patients.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Managed finances for caseload of 80.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization or broader community context, advocating for systemic change that would benefit clients'' needs more effectively over time.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - United States History/ Performing Arts
Bard College
Hudson, NYTeacher of Students With Disabilities Certificate - Special Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2019
Master of Science - Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2010
Skills
- Equity and Inclusion Coach
- Special Education Teacher/Consultant
- Equitable, Inclusive, Diverse Curriculum Development and Implementation.
- Individualized Educational Plan(IEP) management and implementation.
- Corporate Trainer
- Consultant, Independent Facilitator
Accomplishments
- 2022 Graduate of Momentum Education Professional Development 90 Day Leadership Training
- 2022 YouTube Children's Channel to promote international literacy : Auntie LeRoi's Outrageous Children's Story Channel
- 2019 Dr.Susan Wray Endowed Graduate Scholarship, Montclair State University, for academic excellence, teaching equity and social justice for diverse learners,
- 2019 South Orange Maplewood School District Board Recognition
- 2015 Nationally Featured Guest, N ewark Charter School Fund Interview Highlighting Exemplary Newark Special Education Teachers
- 2015 Featured Article Ms. Williams and her impacting a student's academic success from Ghana to the South Bronx; Children's Aid Society national website.
- 2009 American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists, Certified Brain Injury Specialist: #3060
- 2009-present Kappa Delta Pi International Educational Honor Society State University of New York
- 2007-2009 Sojourner Truth Fellowship Recipient for academic excellence , full scholarship for Masters Degree-Education at SUNY College at New Paltz, New York
- 1994 Emmy nomination for ‘outstanding Choreography in a Television Mini-series', produced by Robert DeNiro and Tribeca Productions. Starring Lawrence Fishburne and Joe Morton
Affiliations
- New Jersey Teachers Association (NJEA) Kappa Delta Pi-International Educational Honor Society Science Teachers Association of New York State Global Kids Youth NYC Human Rights Coalition Montclair NAACP Dr. Susan Wray Scholarship Recipient Momentum Education Montclair State University Professional Learning Community MAPSO Freedom School South Mountain YMCA
Professional Accolades
- 2022 Graduate of Momentum Education Professional Development 90 Day Leadership Training #201
- 2019 Dr.Susan Wray Endowed Graduate Scholarship recipient for academic excellence, teaching equity and social justice for diverse learners, Montclair State University. Montclair State University, Dr. Susan Wray Graduate Scholarship by the faculty Department of Early Childhood, Elementary and Literacy Education in recognition of demonstrated commitment to teaching for equity and social justice in urban schools (4/2019).
- 2019 South Orange Maplewood School District Board Recognition
- 2015 Nationally Featured Guest, Newark Charter School Fund Interview Highlighting Exemplary Newark Special Education Teachers 2015
- Featured Article, 2015 Ms. Williams and a Student's success from Ghana to the South Bronx on the Children's Aid Society national website.
- American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists, Certified Brain Injury Specialist: Cert # 3060 2009
- 2009-Present Kappa Delta Pi International Educational Honor Society State University of New York
- 2007-2009 Sojourner Truth Fellowship Recipient for academic excellence, full scholarship for Masters Degree-Education at SUNY College at New Paltz
- Emmy nomination for 'outstanding Choreography in a Television Mini-series', produced by Robert DeNiro and Tribeca 1993 Productions. Starring Lawrence Fishburne and Joe Morton
- Created a YouTube Children's Channel to promote international literacy (2022): Auntie LeRoi's Outrageous Children's Story Channel
- Language: Moderately proficient in oral and written Spanish.
Certification
- State of New Jersey Standard Permanent Elementary Teaching Certificate 2015 Grades: 1-6 Certification Number: 965026 Tracking Number: 665830
- State of New Jersey Permanent Teachers of Students with Disabilities Certificate(TOSD) Elementary Certification Number: 965027 Tracking Number: 665830 8 Course Program GPA: 4.0
- New York State Initial Childhood Education Teaching Certification 2009-2016 Grades: 1-6 Certification Number: 1255135
- American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists, Certified Brain Injury Specialist: # 3060 2009
Additional Information
Professional/Personal References or Academic Transcripts are Available at Your Request
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Program Facilitator
South Orange Maplewood School District Teachers Professional Development
2023.09 - Current
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Teachers
South Orange Maplewood Education Assoc.
2023.03 - 2023.03
Tutor, Minority Achievement Council (MAC)
Columbia High School
2022.01 - Current
Multigrade Self-Contained, Special Education Teacher
Seth Boyden School
2017.09 - 2019.04
Independent Consultant/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Facilitator
Northern New Jersey
2016.03 - Current
Tenured English Special Education Teacher
South Orange/Maplewood School District
2015.08 - Current
Summer Social Skills Lead Special Educator
South Orange/Maplewood School District
2015.07 - 2023.07
Summer Social Skills Lead Special Ed. Teacher
South Orange/Maplewood School District
2015.07 - 2018.08
Summer Extended School Year in person, English Special Education Teacher
Columbia High School
2015.06 - Current
Lead 5th Grade Special Education English Inclusion Teacher
Newark Educators Community Charter School
2014.08 - 2015.06
Senior Education Support Services Supervisor
Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program, Children's Aid Society
2010.01 - 2014.01
All Staff Annual Professional Development Facilitator
YMCA
2010.01 - 2013.01
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Bronx Preparatory Charter School
2010.01 - 2014.01
Middle School English Language Arts and Social Studies
Kingston City School District Summer School
2009.01 - 2010.01
Social Worker
NorthEast Center for Special Care Brain Trauma
2005.01 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Arts - United States History/ Performing Arts
Bard College
Teacher of Students With Disabilities Certificate - Special Education
Montclair State University
Master of Science - Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
- State of New Jersey Standard Permanent Elementary Teaching Certificate 2015 Grades: 1-6 Certification Number: 965026 Tracking Number: 665830
- State of New Jersey Permanent Teachers of Students with Disabilities Certificate(TOSD) Elementary Certification Number: 965027 Tracking Number: 665830 8 Course Program GPA: 4.0
- New York State Initial Childhood Education Teaching Certification 2009-2016 Grades: 1-6 Certification Number: 1255135
- American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists, Certified Brain Injury Specialist: # 3060 2009
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