Stephanie Williams
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Goal-oriented special educator dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEA Representative & Teacher of the Deaf
Elwyn Early Learning Services
Philadelphia , PA
2019.01 - Current
- Complete evaluations for children with hearing loss transitioning from birth-3
- Attend initial IEP meetings and write goals for students with hearing loss
- Serve as a resource to LEA Representatives and therapists regarding hearing loss
- Created trainings. for staff regarding hearing loss
- Served as case manager for 100+ children with and without hearing loss
- Managed IEPs in HCSIS and run IEP meetings
- Serve as a contact for parents and team members
- Support parents through the transition to Kindergarten
Hearing Support Teacher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown , PA
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Assisted teachers in various school districts and preschools in regards to teaching students with hearing loss and creating a good listening environment
- Monitored student progress on goals and provided input to IEPs
- Delivered personalized individual instruction and classroom support to students to enable positive learning outcomes
Hearing Support Teacher
Northeast Growth and Development Center
Philadelphia , PA
2017.09 - 2018.12
- Taught a class of students with hearing loss ages 3-5 in an inner city school o Collect data to monitor students’ IEP goals and attend IEP meetings o Create lessons based on students’ language goals o Communicate with parents and send home activities related to what we have done in school
- Worked closely with and managed speech language pathologist and teacher assistant
- Also worked with students with hearing loss in community schools 1:1
- Educated regular education and special education teachers on hearing loss
Mainstream teacher
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Philadelphia , PA
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Itinerant position working with students age 3 through 12th grade in mainstream schools
- Gained experience working with numerous charter schools in Philadelphia
- Presented inservices about hearing loss, equipment, and accommodations to school staff
- Observed classrooms to make suggestions to teachers and school staff regarding students with hearing loss
Preschool 1 teacher
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Philadelphia , PA
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Taught a class of up to 8 three year olds using listening and spoken language
- Gained experience with cochlear implants, hearing aids, and BAHAs
- Tracked student progress using The Cottage Acquisition Scales for Listening,
- Language, and Speech (CASLLS)
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Communicated with parents daily using a blog
Preschool Hearing Support Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis , IN
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Taught 3-5 year olds in a deaf and hard of hearing listening and spoken language program
- Gained experience working with a diverse population in an inner city school consisting of over 50% ESL students.
- Created a thematic curriculum
Education
Certification - Special Education Supervision
Eastern University
St David's, PA2023
Master of Science - Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2011
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Professional Development Planning
- Program Evaluation
- IEP Goal Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Student Guidance
- Responsible and Dependable
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Interpersonal Communication
Additional Information
- Awards ,2008-2009 Penn State Berks Scholar-Athlete Award o 2008-2009 North Eastern Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award
Certification
- Pennsylvania Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instructional I Birth-12
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Hearing Support Teacher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
2019.08 - 2019.12
LEA Representative & Teacher of the Deaf
Elwyn Early Learning Services
2019.01 - Current
Hearing Support Teacher
Northeast Growth and Development Center
2017.09 - 2018.12
Mainstream teacher
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
2016.01 - 2017.01
Preschool 1 teacher
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
2015.01 - 2016.01
Preschool Hearing Support Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
2014.08 - 2015.06
Certification - Special Education Supervision
Eastern University
Master of Science - Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
- Pennsylvania Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instructional I Birth-12
- CPR & First Aid
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