LYNELLE WILLIAMS
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience in training and development, skilled in planning, directing, and coordinating diverse educational programs through innovative teaching methodologies. Extensive skills in communication and organization will facilitate a transition into the legal field, emphasizing a detail-oriented approach to preparing accurate reports and managing confidential information under strict guidelines. Proven track record of fostering trusting relationships with clients while demonstrating a commitment to team success by embracing additional responsibilities. Prepared to contribute knowledge and dedication to new challenges in a dynamic legal environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Led development of individualized education programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Mentored special education staff, enhancing instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective behavioral interventions for students with diverse needs.
- Implemented training workshops on best practices in special education, improving service delivery across the department.
- Strengthened team cohesion among special education teachers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Increased parent involvement through effective communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Championed an inclusive school culture by advocating for the needs of special education students during administrative discussions.
- Optimized data collection methods to track student progress more accurately and inform instructional decisions.
- Led professional learning communities focused on sharing expertise in special education teaching strategies among staff members.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives that supported a positive culture of learning for all students.
- Reviewed assessment results regularly, adjusting instruction as needed based on data-driven insights into student performance trends.
- Promoted inclusion by collaborating with general education teachers to adapt lesson plans for students with disabilities.
- Streamlined processes for IEP development, ensuring timely completion and compliance with state regulations.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
ARD Facilitator
FORT BEND ISD
Sugarland, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Implement and ensure compliance with all legal requirements of the ARD/Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and state assessment requirements.
- Provide professional learning on assigned campus(es) to assist school personnel in programming for students with disabilities.
- Prepare for ARD meetings to include case staffing, document preparation, scheduling, etc.
- Effectively use district technology applications when facilitating the ARD process.
- Manage and maintain ARD documents, which include locking, distributing, and submitting documentation (ARDs, FIEs) to Special Education Records.
- Collaborate with the campus Principal and Team Leader/Department Chair to provide support and guidance to the campus special education team, including conducting special education department meetings and disseminating information regarding FBISD special education policies and procedures.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for students with disabilities.
- Contact parents to schedule meetings at a mutually agreeable time, to increase parent participation.
- Serve as a resource to campus administration on the implementation of special education services.
8th Grade Lead Teacher
FORT BEND ISD – CROCKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Richmond, TX
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked collaboratively with other language arts professionals to implement a quality literacy program.
- Collected and analyzed STAAR, TELPAS, and common assessment data results to develop lessons that fit the individual needs of daily progress.
- Collaborated with campus staff regarding student achievement and maintained those standards through classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement.
- Created and implemented culturally diverse lesson plans to foster growth and academic achievement in English Language Arts.
Special Ed Co-Ed Teacher
FORT BEND ISD – CROCKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Richmond, Texas
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Served as Case Manager for assigned students served with special education.
- Provided intensive Dyslexia/reading intervention to small groups of identified students.
- Collaborated with teachers and students to set and track student performance goals.
- Assisted in evaluating referred students and provided periodic evaluation and exit consideration from the dyslexia program.
- Maintained documentation on student progress and reported data using reporting tools.
- Developed levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) and Annual Goals/Objectives based on performance documentation to present during Annual Review and Dismissal (ARD meetings).
6th Grade ELA Teacher
ALIEF ISD – BUDEWIG INTERMEDIATE
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Planned and implemented an instructional program and provided related educational services for students in assigned grade levels.
- Managed student behavior assessed and evaluated student achievement, and modified instructional activities based on individual student experiences and learning styles.
- Managed allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Houston ISD – West Briar Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with members of the department to implement the ELA program.
- Managed student behavior assessed and evaluated student achievement, and modified instructional activities based on individual student experiences and learning styles.
- Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
Houston, TX09-2024
Master of Arts - Reading
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
Clear Lake, TX08-2002
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston, TX05-1988
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Parent-teacher communication
- Inclusive education
- Data-driven decision making
- Legal compliance
- Training delivery
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- English Language Arts 4-8
- Special Education PK-12
- English as a Second Language EC-12
- Master Reading Teacher EC-12
- Reading Specialist, EC-12
- Generalist PK-4, 4-8
- Principal, PK-12
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
Houston Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
ARD Facilitator
FORT BEND ISD
01.2022 - Current
8th Grade Lead Teacher
FORT BEND ISD – CROCKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2020 - 01.2022
Special Ed Co-Ed Teacher
FORT BEND ISD – CROCKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2016 - 06.2020
6th Grade ELA Teacher
ALIEF ISD – BUDEWIG INTERMEDIATE
08.2015 - 06.2016
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Houston ISD – West Briar Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Reading
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE
Paralegal Certificate -
CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON