Shaun Williams
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children with various disabilities. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with general education teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Tactfully working with parents, specialists, and administrators to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (BI, ER, RR)
Central Valley High School
10.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goal
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments to ensure student success
- Coordinated special education students and para educator schedules with master schedule
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline
Special Education Teacher (Resource Room)
Hermiston High School
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to 33 high functioning students on EIPs
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
Special Education Teacher
Chief Moses Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Co-taught with general education teachers in Language Arts and Math
- Created and managed 28 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs
- Developed transition plan to outline steps necessary to prepare student for move to high school
Education
Master of Science - Education - Special Education K-12
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2011
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2002
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID06.1999
Skills
- Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Behavior Modifications
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
- Motivating students
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Community Resource Referrals
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student Support
- Data Collection
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (BI, ER, RR)
Central Valley High School
10.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Resource Room)
Hermiston High School
08.2012 - 10.2016
Special Education Teacher
Chief Moses Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Education - Special Education K-12
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Sociology
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Idaho College
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