SHAVONNE WILLIAMS

Experienced literacy specialist and instructional leader with over 20 years of diverse experience in classroom instruction, intervention, and leadership roles. Expertise in structured literacy, data-informed instruction, and program evaluation enhances educational outcomes for all learners. Founder of a community-based family literacy initiative dedicated to expanding access to evidence-based reading support, with a strong commitment to fostering a culture of literacy within the community. Proven track record of implementing innovative strategies that empower educators and support student success.

• Delivered literacy intervention to approximately 65 students at Prairie Hills School District 144, resulting in measurable student growth on NWEA assessments
• Provided small-group literacy intervention for students in grades K–6, with at least 90% of students demonstrating one year of academic growth
• Achieved 90% student growth on NWEA assessments among 8th-grade learners through targeted, data-driven instruction
• Increased student performance on DIBELS oral reading fluency measures, with at least 90% of students demonstrating measurable growth
• Led weekly MTSS and data team meetings, using student performance data to guide instructional decisions and intervention planning
• Supported full implementation of MTSS frameworks, including student identification, targeted intervention, and ongoing progress monitoring
• Provided professional development, instructional coaching, and modeled lessons to support teachers in implementing structured literacy practices
• Implemented structured literacy curriculum aligned to the Science of Reading, improving instructional consistency and student outcomes
• Supervised team of 12 staff members.

• Member, International Literacy Association
• Member, National Council of Teachers of English
• Member, Illinois Reading Council
• Affiliated Partner, New Haven Reads
• Founder & Community Partner, Literacy Connect CT

• 092 Administration & Supervision (CT)
• 102 Remedial Reading & Language Arts (CT)
• 111 TESOL (CT)
• 305 Elementary Education (CT)

• Instructional Excellence in Literacy Intervention – School-Based Recognition, 2023
• Student Achievement Recognition – Demonstrated Growth on NWEA Assessments, 2022
• Instructional Leadership Recognition – MTSS Implementation and Weekly Data Team Facilitation
• Literacy Growth Recognition – DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) Improvement Across Intervention Groups
• Program Evaluation Recognition – New Haven Reads, 2024
• Community Literacy Leadership Recognition – Literacy Connect CT, 2025
• Professional Development Leadership Recognition – Structured Literacy and Science of Reading Practices