Tanya Willliams
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Substitute Teacher at the Educational Services Center of Central Ohio, adept at fostering inclusive environments and enhancing student progress through tailored instructional strategies. Demonstrated strong empathy and effective communication skills while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement IEPs, resulting in improved student outcomes and behavior management.
Professional educator with strong background in special education, well-versed in adapting to diverse learning needs and fostering inclusive environments. Adept at collaborating with team members to achieve educational goals and providing reliable support in dynamic classroom settings. Possesses key skills in behavior management, individualized instruction, and effective communication. Known for flexibility and reliability, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent student support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Educational Services Center Of Central Ohio
02.2021 - Current
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on supporting students with disabilities, promoting an inclusive school culture.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required documentation and reporting related to special education services.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of special education.
- Assisted students in achieving academic growth by providing targeted instruction based on their unique learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective intervention strategies for struggling learners.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors, facilitating group discussions, and providing one-on-one counseling when necessary.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.
- Adapted lesson content to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom while maintaining alignment with curriculum standards.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent classroom routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Independent Povider
Department of Developmental Disabilities
09.2015 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Improved clients'' overall well-being through dedicated assistance with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing care for diverse clientele with varying medical conditions and functional abilities.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities in order to stay current on best practices within the industry.
- Streamlined communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure optimal service delivery and coordination.
- Optimized resources available within the community for additional services that would benefit the client''s overall wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to clients, promoting mental wellness and stability during challenging times.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals by offering guidance, motivation, and encouragement throughout the process.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and attentive care to each individual.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on client progress, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Protected client privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines throughout all aspects of service provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Intervention Specialist
Ohio Dominican
Columbus, OHSkills
- Empathy and patience
- Classroom organization
- Instructional planning
- Emotional support
- Teaching strategies
- Social skills training
- Sensory integration
- Motor skills development
- Relationship building
- Parent communications
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Skills development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Student counseling
- Learning style assessment
- Progress evaluations
- IEP and BIP implementation
- MS office proficient
- Excellent classroom management
- Teamwork
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking, open minded
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Detail orientaed
- Excellent empathetic verbal and written professional communication skills with the ability to present confidentialy over on line platform as well as phone communication
- Ability to multitask, priortize and manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Self motivated and self-directed
- Works with a sense of urgency and responsiveness to assigned and unassigned tasks
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Employment Support Coach, DODD - 2012-present
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Educational Services Center Of Central Ohio
02.2021 - Current
Independent Povider
Department of Developmental Disabilities
09.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Intervention Specialist
Ohio Dominican
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