Shanna Williams
Teacher, Special Education, Classroom
Gildford,MT
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Bear Paw Cooptive
08.2018 - Current
- Educated students, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Assisted speech-language pathologists to remediate or develop speech and language skills.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
K-12 Special Education Teacher
North Star Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2018
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
K-12 Special Education Teacher
Blue Sky Public Schools
08.1995 - 05.2018
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Enhanced literacy skills through individualized reading instruction and targeted writing activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to pinpoint areas needing improvement, subsequently tailoring instruction accordingly for enhanced outcomes.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Special Education
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading Specialist K-12
Northern Montana College
Rudyard, MT 05.2001 -
Skills
Problem-solving abilities
undefinedCertification
MANDT Trainer
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Bear Paw Cooptive
08.2018 - Current
K-12 Special Education Teacher
North Star Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Special Education
University of Montana
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading Specialist K-12
Northern Montana College
05.2001 -
K-12 Special Education Teacher
Blue Sky Public Schools
08.1995 - 05.2018
MANDT Trainer
Trainer of Paraeducators
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