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Jayla Williams

Jayla Williams

Lakewood,WA

Summary

To provide meaningful and effective work where I can apply my skills in instruction, collaboration, and relationship-building to support individuals and organizations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Clover Park School District
Lakewood, WA
08.2024 - Current

Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), deliver differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, monitor student progress, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to support academic and social-emotional growth.

Student Teacher

Tacoma School District
Tacoma, WA
08.2023 - 06.2024

Assisted with lesson planning and classroom instruction, supported classroom management, built positive relationships with students, and gradually assumed lead teaching responsibilities under mentor supervision.

ECEAP (Preschool) Family Support Specialist

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
11.2022 - 09.2023

Coordinated enrollment and compliance processes, connected families with community resources, maintained accurate documentation, and built strong partnerships to support child and family well-being.

Child Care Provider

Self Employed
Lakewood, WA
07.2016 - 01.2020

Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children while supporting their early learning and development through age-appropriate activities, basic instruction in foundational skills, and consistent supervision and care.

Lead Infant Teacher

Love and Laughter Learning Center
Puyallup, WA
01.2015 - 09.2016

Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for infants, maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment, ensured compliance with state licensing regulations, and communicated regularly with families about children’s development and daily care.

Category Specialist

Victoria's Secret Pink
Tacoma, WA
10.2012 - 04.2018

Delivered high-quality customer service while supporting daily retail operations, assisting with merchandising and inventory, maintaining product knowledge, and helping guide team members to meet store standards and sales goals.

Education

High School Degree -

Steilacoom High School
Steilacoom, WA
06-2010

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-2026

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College
Steilacoom, WA
06-2024

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction & Individualized Support
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Classroom & Behavior Management
  • Effective Communication & Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Organization and Documentation Compliance

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Clover Park School District
08.2024 - Current

Student Teacher

Tacoma School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

ECEAP (Preschool) Family Support Specialist

Clover Park Technical College
11.2022 - 09.2023

Child Care Provider

Self Employed
07.2016 - 01.2020

Lead Infant Teacher

Love and Laughter Learning Center
01.2015 - 09.2016

Category Specialist

Victoria's Secret Pink
10.2012 - 04.2018

High School Degree -

Steilacoom High School

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Pierce College