William Clark
Columbia,SC
Summary
Driven Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Richland School District Two, excelling in differentiated instruction and emotional support. Expert in creating effective IEPs and fostering significant progress in neurodiverse students. Skilled in behavior modification and building strong relationships, ensuring over 90% of students met or exceeded individual goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Richland School District Two
12.2020 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- 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, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Richland School District Two
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Counseling Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.2020
Skills
- Material Selection
- Data Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Motivating students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior Modifications
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Head Teacher Support
- Social Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Behavior Modification
- Student Support
- Emotional Support
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Faculty support
- Data-Driven Instruction
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 2 years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Joseph Keels Elementary School Teacher of the Year for 24-25 school year.
- Master teacher for Richland School District Two for Moderate Disabilities teachers.
- Special Olympics Unified Champion Lead Representative for Joseph Keels Elementary School
- Served on the ATSI team for school improvement.
- Lead Mentor in the Tied to Success mentoring program
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Richland School District Two
12.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Richland School District Two
08.2015 - 12.2020
Counseling Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
South Carolina State University
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