Hi, I’m
Pamela D. Williams-Lennard
Plant City,FL
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Demonstrated expertise in psychological assessment, counseling, and developing intervention plans. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, consistently providing support to students and faculty. Prepared to embrace new challenges and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those served.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Pasco High School
Teacher of Students With Special Needs
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provided research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Developed and implemented annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Reduced behavior issues by implementing proactive intervention strategies such as check-in/check-out systems and individualized behavior plans.
School Psychology and Educational Solutions, LLC.
School Psychologist - Private Practice
01.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
Hillsborough County Schools
Teacher of Students With Special Needs
01.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Provided instruction to students via e-learning consisting of ZOOM lessons, YouTube videos, utilized various electronic platforms to conduct meetings and obtain electronic signatures
- Provided research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Pasco County School District
School Psychologist
08.2014 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations using formal and standardized assessment tools, various observation techniques, interpretive analysis of data, and complete comprehensive written reports
- Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to create intervention strategies to support the individual academic and behavioral needs of students.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Provided counseling and mental health support in one-on-one and small group sessions for a wide range of needs.
Hawaii Department of Education
Special Education Preschool Teacher
02.2008 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Performed assessments and completed reports that provided entry and exit data establishing overall student progress
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Education
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Specialist Certificate from School Psychology
04.2014
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
MS from Psychology
01.2010
Augusta State UniversityAugusta, GA
BS from Interrelated Special Education
01.2005
University Overview
Certified to teach Special Education P-12 and Early Education P-5
Skills
- Proficient in virtual platforms: Teams, ZOOM, and Google Meet
- Proficient with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
- Certified School Psychologist (2014 - Present)
- Certified Teacher - Varied Exceptionalities (2013 - Present)
Timeline
Teacher of Students With Special Needs
Pasco High School
08.2022 - Current
School Psychologist - Private Practice
School Psychology and Educational Solutions, LLC.
01.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher of Students With Special Needs
Hillsborough County Schools
01.2019 - 10.2021
School Psychologist
Pasco County School District
08.2014 - 12.2018
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education
02.2008 - 06.2012
Capella University
MS from Psychology
Augusta State University
BS from Interrelated Special Education
Capella University
Specialist Certificate from School Psychology
Training
- PAR Training, 2014 - 2018
- RtI Training Symposium, 2014 - 2018, Pasco County School District
- BASC-3 and KTEA-3 Training, 2014 - 2018, Pasco County School District
- WISC-V Training, 2014 - 2018, Pasco County School District
- Woodcock Johnson-IV COG & ACH Training, 2014 - 2018, Pasco County School District
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