Shanda Williams
Register,GA
Summary
To obtain a teaching position as a Special Education Assistant Principal with Georgia Cyber Academy
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist/Special Education Program Specialist
Bulloch County Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Serve as Behavior Specialist for 5 schools in county: Provide crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring safety of all involved parties, Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and write Behavior Intervention Plans through in depth data taking and collaboration with special education teachers, Evaluate effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Coach teachers in proactive classroom management techniques, reducing instances of disruptive behavior during instructional time.
- Serve as Special Education Program Specialist for 2 schools in county: Provide ongoing support to students and teachers regarding special education issues, serve as LEA at IEP meetings, ensure compliance of timelines, paperwork, etc.
- Promote positive school climate by fostering collaborative relationships between staff members, families, and community partners in support of student success.
- Mentor new special education staff members by sharing best practices, resources, and insights gained from years of experience in field.
- Serve as county CPI Instructor, training other professionals in Crisis Prevention and physical restraint skills
Preschool Intervention Teacher
Evans County Charter School System
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed caseload of up to 15 students aged 3-5 years; In charge of writing IEPs, conducting reevaluations
- Provide special education services to preschool-aged students throughout county
- Select, administer, and interpret current standardized assessment tools for preschool-age children to accurately identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately and follow program and state guidelines for qualifying children for services.
- Develop appropriate IEPs based on evaluation results and needs of the child within timelines. Schedule IEP meetings and send invitations to all required participants.
- Communicate daily with Preschool Early Intervention personnel and parents via telephone, notes, emails or meetings.
- Collaborate with all personnel/consultants delivering services in order to implement specially designed instruction to meet all goals.
- Demonstrate understanding of early childhood curriculum and ability to make adaptations and modifications to meet individual needs.
Learning Disabilities Teacher
The Bedford School
08.2004 - 06.2021
- Teach English, Literature, Writing, and Math to students with learning disabilities
- Plan and implement multi-sensory lessons covering variety of modalities needed for students with learning disabilities
- Administration and scoring of Woodcock Johnson for Reading Fluency and Writing Fluency
- Chosen as 1 of 5 House leaders who are responsible for school-wide group of students involving character education
- Served as Library Coordinator, in charge of completely running library on top of a regular teaching schedule.
- Given position as Lead Teacher, in charge of assisting/supervising other teachers and their lesson plans, reports, and instructional practices
Pre-K Special Needs Teacher
Tanglewood Riverside School
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Managed caseload of 12-17 three and four year olds with Developmental Delays
- Taught kindergarten readiness skills as well as skills needed for IEP
- Administered, scored, interpreted achievement tests and behavioral rating assessments such as Battelle, Brigance, and BASC
- Generated IEP for each student
- Conducted IEP meetings, parent and student conferences
- Served as Special Education Chairperson for school for which duties included attending district Special Education meetings at central office, relaying information to special education teachers at school, and making sure any new information and requirements were met for school.
4th/5th Grade Self-contained MID Teacher
Port Wentworth Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Managed caseload of 8-12 students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
- Taught Math, Science, Language Arts, Health, P.E., and daily living skills
- Administered, scored, interpreted achievement tests
- Generated IEP for each student
- Conducted IEP meetings, parent and student conferences
- Generated modifications for special education students in regular education setting
- Consulted with and advised regular education teachers on appropriate academic and behavioral modifications.
6th grade Interrelated Resource Teacher
Stockbridge Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Collaboratively taught a regular education Social Studies class 1 hour per day, made all required modifications for the special education students in the class per IEP, modified tests and classwork assignments, and provided the same assistance to any regular education students who also needed extra support
- Managed caseload of 14 students with varying disabilities (SLD, EBD, OHI, MID)
- Taught Social Studies, Math, Science, Language Arts in a resource setting
- Administered, scored, interpreted achievement tests
- Generated IEP for each students, conducted IEP meetings, wrote eligibility reports
- Generated modifications for special education students in the regular education setting
- Consulted with and advised regular education teachers on appropriate academic and behavioral modifications.
Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders Teacher
Metter Middle School
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Taught Herman Reading Program, English, Social Studies, and Math to 6th-8th graders
- Assisted with weekly After School Tutoring Program for at-risk students
- Administered, scored, interpreted achievement tests
- Wrote eligibility reports
- Generated IEP for each students, conducted IEP meetings, wrote eligibility reports
- Generated modifications for special education students in the regular education setting
- Consulted with and advised regular education teachers on appropriate academic and behavioral modifications
- Assisted in establishing ITBS testing procedures and modifications for special education students
- Coordinated all make-up ITBS testing and scheduling for special education students.
Part-time Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders Teacher
Metter Elementary School & Middle School
01.1997 - 06.1997
- Taught Herman Reading Program to 2nd-4th grade students
- Taught 6th &7th grade LD/BD students in Reading, English, Math, Social Studies
- Generated IEP for each student.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education for Exceptional Children
Georgia Southern University
Undeclared -
Reinhardt University
Master's of Education - Educational Leadership Supervision And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Skills
- Highly motivated to build success for all stakeholders
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Team player to ensure collaboration
- Knowledgeable in special education compliance and differentiated teaching strategies
Certification
- Georgia T-5 certificate in Educational Leadership - Tier I
- Georgia T-4 certificate in the field of Mental Retardation (P-12)
- Georgia Special Education Social Science (P-12)
Availability
July 2024
References
- Leslie Schlierf, Former Executive Director of Special Education for Bulloch County Schools; leschlierf@gmail.com; 912-628-0811
- Stephanie Compton, Principal, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, scompton@bullochschools.org; 919-830-8317
- Tracey Bardak, Director of Special Education for Evans County Charter School System; tbardak@evanscountyschools.org
- Robert Lindsey, Principal, Nevils Elementary School, rlindsey@bullochschools.org; 912-842-8320
Timeline
Behavior Specialist/Special Education Program Specialist
Bulloch County Schools
07.2022 - Current
Preschool Intervention Teacher
Evans County Charter School System
07.2021 - 06.2022
Learning Disabilities Teacher
The Bedford School
08.2004 - 06.2021
Pre-K Special Needs Teacher
Tanglewood Riverside School
08.2001 - 06.2004
4th/5th Grade Self-contained MID Teacher
Port Wentworth Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001
6th grade Interrelated Resource Teacher
Stockbridge Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders Teacher
Metter Middle School
08.1997 - 06.1999
Part-time Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders Teacher
Metter Elementary School & Middle School
01.1997 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education for Exceptional Children
Georgia Southern University
Undeclared -
Reinhardt University
Master's of Education - Educational Leadership Supervision And Instruction
Liberty University
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