MADELYNNE WILLIAMS
Washington,DC
Summary
A self-motivated, dedicated, and accomplished administrative leader with experience working with students and the school community to ensure goals and ambitions are met by all students and staff. Expertise in developing a safe, inviting, and engaging professional learning community in which teachers can excel and have the tools necessary for increasing overall student achievement. Additional experience as a classroom educator, known for designing fun and interactive curriculums specifically suitable to each student’s learning abilities while training other teachers to utilize rigorous lesson planning. Exceptional academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Education from Capella University.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Leader Innovator (TLI)
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2022 - Current
- Serves as Local Education Agency Representative Designee (LEA RD) for all Individual Education Program (IEP) and Eligibility meetings.
- Establishes procedures for and leads Special Education department, its team meetings and its collaborative sessions.
- Serves as point of contact for all Special Education matters.
- Coaches case managers to organize and lead high quality IEP team meetings that ensure students and families are effectively engaged in the development of the IEP that is intentional, appropriate, aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and meets individual needs of each student; and models these behaviors.
- Leads school wide initiatives to ensure students with IEPs are provided specialized instruction and related services to which each student is entitled by ensuring all appropriate staff members are collaborating and have access to students' IEPs.
- Monitors and promotes school-wide processes and procedures for collection, analysis, and documentation of Special Education data and records; and ensures assignment of identified students to caseloads of respective case managers and Related Service Providers (RSPs).
- Attends, fully participates, and engages in regularly scheduled professional development opportunities designed specifically for LEA.
- Conducts ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development initiatives for special education staff utilizing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guidelines and guidance from Central Office Administration.
5th Grade Teacher/Middle School Math Teacher/Special Education Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
01.2017 - Current
- Develop and implement daily math lesson plans in collaboration with the general education teacher, conducting whole group and individual math activities using various teaching methods, such as technology, discussions and demonstrations.
- Meticulously assess student performance throughout each term to identify areas for improvement.
- Fosters a classroom environment conducive to learning, promotes an excellent student-teacher relationship, and supports the development of the school-wide Positive Behavioral interventions and Supports (PBIS) to drive increased student behavior.
- Establish and maintain dynamic working relationships with parents to support classroom objectives.
- Fully assisted special education teachers with creating learning goals for students in special education.
- Manage IEP goals and transition plans for 15 students who receive special education services.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocate for the needs of all students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, as well as state and district-wide assessments.
Library Associate
District of Columbia Public Library
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provides basic reference and reader’s advisory services to customers, children, teen and/or adult literature, using both print and electronic resources.
- Plans and presents library programs and events for scheduled and non scheduled library visits.
- Assists customers with directional inquiries and instruction for library use.
- Assists in monitoring and troubleshooting on-line systems.
- Assists Librarian with overall maintenance of library collections.
- Performs routine administrative work as necessary and performs other related duties as assigned.
Region Area Director
Springboard Education in America
Lexington, MA
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Met with principals and school leaders monthly and actively attended school’s PTO, PTA and PTSO meetings ensuring prompt dissemination of pertinent information.
- Meticulously screened potential candidate resumes in order to hire candidates meeting job description assuring proper fit for each position.
- Extended offer letters and other supporting documents to candidates and managed documents using preferred filing system.
- Created and facilitated comprehensive trainings for new hires using PowerPoint, guaranteeing complete understanding of their responsibilities and organizational policies.
- Created and scheduled elective courses using Word, working collaboratively with team members to provide exceptional programming to students.
- Directly managed nine schools to ensure Springboard's model was followed and provided additional training to site coordinators and teachers as needed.
- Successfully handled key financial/administrative duties including preparing purchase orders for snacks and supplies, preparing and reviewing payroll for nine programs, reviewing and preparing student and staff files for licensing and retrieving and maintaining student attendance daily.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with principals and parents to ensure optimal program success.
Assistant Director
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Summer Camp
Washington, DC
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Directly oversaw all aspects of camp finances including collecting and maintaining tuition and field trip money and compiling and submitting staff time for payroll.
- Closely supervised camp counseling staff of ten while monitoring for top productivity and efficiency.
- Created daily agenda for all camp counselors to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Coordinated and executed both educational and non-educational field trips to enhance student experience.
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans for teaching grades 4-8 math and English.
Enrollment Management Intern
Bishop McNamara High School
Forestville, MD
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Organized and conducted critical meetings with perspective parents and students to ensure strong lines of communication.
- Maintained detailed database of students’ information to enhance organizational efforts.
- Proactively visited elementary schools to persuade students to attend school.
- Devised and implemented creative packets for perspective students to increase enrollment.
- Responsible for interdepartmental coordination of resources, systems and technology to ensure smooth and efficient operations
- Provided excellent customer service and support skills to prospective students while strictly adhering to all school policies and procedures.
Middle School Math & Social Studies Teacher/5th Grade Teacher
Center City Consortium Catholic Schools/CCPCS
Washington, DC
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Led and monitored student learning and progress through small group instruction.
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
- Meticulously assessed student performance throughout each term to identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
- Actively participated in the development of the district wide math curriculum to drive increased student achievement.
- Fully assisted inclusion specialist with creating learning goals for students in special education.
- Created monthly informative PowerPoint informing parents of math program for primary, intermediate and middle school levels.
- Successfully implemented creative curricula utilizing outcome-based education and alternative assessments.
Education
Master of Science -
Capella University
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
Barton College
01.2007
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Preparation Planning
- Manage Educators
- Positive Relationship Building
- Collaboration with Peers
- Co-teaching Model
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher
- LANGUAGE
- English
Honors/Awards/Interests/Activities
- HONORS/AWARDS
- Highly Effective Teacher Rating (SY 2018-Present); 2022 DC Teacher of the Year Nominee; Effective Teacher Rating (SY 2017-2018)
- INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
- Exercising, Family Time, Traveling, Food, Shopping, Reading Detailed
Certification
- DC Teacher License
- Certified CPR & AED
- Infant and Toddler 45-Hour Certificate
- Food Handler’s Certificate
- Event Planner Certification
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Leader Innovator (TLI)
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Teacher/Middle School Math Teacher/Special Education Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Library Associate
District of Columbia Public Library
01.2016 - 01.2017
Region Area Director
Springboard Education in America
01.2010 - 01.2015
Enrollment Management Intern
Bishop McNamara High School
01.2010 - 03.2010
Middle School Math & Social Studies Teacher/5th Grade Teacher
Center City Consortium Catholic Schools/CCPCS
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Director
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Summer Camp
01.2005 - 01.2013
Master of Science -
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Barton College
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