Kristin Williams
Powder Springs,Georgia
Summary
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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed the Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.) for students with disabilities on assigned caseloads, at least annually
- Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Served as the local education agency and education evaluator
- Served as the school liaison between the students, parents, general education teachers and administrators
- Conducted audits and file reviews for the special department to ensure federal special education compliance (IDEA)
- Provided training to school staff and cluster team with focus on specialized instruction, referral, eligibility and IEP process
- Assisted with the coordination and collection of FTE data.
Instructional Support Teacher
Fulton County School District
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Models and supports special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum, including Georgia Performance Standards
- Plans and delivers professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with Disabilities
- Participates in professional learning activities increase achievement for students with disabilities or to improve skills related to compliance and IEP case management
- Collaborates with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities
- Assists school staff in utilizing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities
- Supports District instructional initiatives including literacy instruction, math instruction, and personalized learning environments for students with disabilities
- Assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods and behavioral supports
- Assists with teacher evaluation process by completing TKES formative observations and/or classroom walk-throughs at the direction of the school administrator
- Monitors and analyzes students’ data on iReady platform
- Serves as a lead PBIS team member responsible for monitoring school-wide data, ensuring students receive equitable access to these supports, and evaluating the program’s overall effectiveness
- Maintains regular communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding the referral evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities
- Evaluates students utilizing the KTEA-III
- Consults with school-based instructional staff regarding Individual Education Program (IEP) development, extended school year, behavioral interventions and transition plans for students with disabilities
- Collaborates with appropriate school-based personnel to assure timely data input/submission for students with disabilities
- Completes educational evaluations of students referred for special education eligibility
- Monitors evaluation timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations
- Assigns and/or conducts meetings to develop IEPs, as required within assigned school(s)
- Assists in the development of functional behavioral assessments/behavior intervention plans within assigned school(s).
Special Education Lead Teacher
Cobb County School District
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed the Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.) for students with disabilities on assigned caseloads, at least annually
- Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Served as the local education agency and education evaluator
- Served as the school liaison between the students, parents, general education teachers and administrators
- Conducted audits and file reviews for the special department to ensure federal special education compliance (IDEA)
- Provided training to school staff and cluster team with focus on specialized instruction, referral, eligibility and IEP process
- Assisted with the coordination and collection of FTE data.
Education
SETWEB (Special Education Certification) -
University of Georgia
Athens, GeorgiaM.S. / Criminal Justice -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHB.S./ Psychology -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GeorgiaSkills
- Writing and implementing Individualized Education Plans
- Excellent verbal and written skills in communication
- Knowledgeable regarding the federal law as it pertains to special education (IDEA)
- Specialized instruction and differentiation
- Time Management
- Conducting staff trainings and professional development activities
- Mastery of Microsoft Office including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent communications
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County School District
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Support Teacher
Fulton County School District
07.2014 - 07.2022
Special Education Lead Teacher
Cobb County School District
08.2007 - 07.2014
SETWEB (Special Education Certification) -
University of Georgia
M.S. / Criminal Justice -
University of Cincinnati
B.S./ Psychology -
Georgia State University
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