Shaina Womack-Williams
Washington
Summary
Special education teacher with a strong focus on effective IEP management and family collaboration. Proven track record in creating behavior plans and transition strategies that support student reintegration. Committed to enhancing educational support systems across multiple environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Interlude Program
Arlington Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Handle IEPs (writing, meetings, tracking progress)
- Collaborated with families and staff to identify necessary supports for students
- Developed transition plans for students returning to class after behavioral issues
- Work with students returning to class after behavior or discipline issues
- Use data (grades, behavior, etc.) to adjust support
- Assisted teachers in implementing accommodations and behavior strategies for diverse learners
- Pitch in with testing and other school responsibilities
Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Maya Angelou Academy (New Beginnings)
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated IEPs from initial assessments to implementation
- Developed and implemented effective behavior plans and support strategies
- Guided staff in utilizing tailored strategies that addressed individual student needs
- Worked with families, therapists, and outside agencies
- Taught students in a secure setting (a lot of behavior + trauma needs)
- Checked data often and made changes when things weren't working
- Helped students transition to next placements
Special Education Teacher
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed life skills and job preparedness programs to promote student independence
- Collaborated on transition plans to support post-high school success for students
- Monitored student progress and customized lessons to meet individual learning needs
- Taught students with autism and intellectual disabilities
- Worked closely with families and support staff
- Supervised assistants in the classroom
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Teaching
National University
San Diego, CA10-2024
M.Ed. - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2020
B.S. - Exercise Science
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV01-2015
Skills
- IEP coordination and behavior plans
- Data tracking and analysis
- Family collaboration and support
- Trauma-informed practices
- Classroom management strategies
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Professional development initiatives
- Differentiated instruction methods
- Special education law knowledge
- Educational assessment expertise
- Collaboration with teachers and teams
- Social skills development programs
- Assistive technology proficiency
- Mobility assistance strategies
- Child development understanding
- Small group instruction techniques
- Job readiness training programs
- Sensory integration approaches
Timeline
Special Education Teacher - Interlude Program
Arlington Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Maya Angelou Academy (New Beginnings)
08.2019 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
01.2018 - 06.2019
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Teaching
National University
M.Ed. - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
B.S. - Exercise Science
Fairmont State University