Michelle E. Williams
Augusta
Summary
Special education interrelated teacher with a proven record at Richmond County School System, enhancing student outcomes through customized instructional strategies and effective collaboration. Expertise in data analysis using Microsoft Excel and building strong relationships with families to ensure compliance and advocacy for students with disabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Interrelated Teacher
Richmond County School System - Wilkinson Gardens Elementary
Augusta
08.2025 - Current
- Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities in resource and inclusive classroom settings.
- Serve as case manager and lead facilitator for IEP development and implementation, ensuring compliance with IDEA and district policies.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum, differentiate instruction, and support student access to the general education curriculum.
- Use formal and informal assessments and progress-monitoring data to guide instruction and improve student outcomes.
- Develop and adapt instructional materials, accommodations, and behavioral supports to meet diverse learning needs.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
Case Manager
Aiken County Board of Disabilities
Aiken
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Coordinates and monitors services to individuals eligible for services through the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.
- Participates in the person-centered planning process and helps develop the Assessment and Support Plan or Case Management Plan.
- Assists individuals in linking to available supports and resources after the plan is completed.
- Advocates for the development of services and support not currently available. Advocates for individual's wellbeing, human rights, and legal rights.
- Conducts home visits and monitoring of services within an individual's home/natural environment.
- Works collaboratively with consumers, families, service providers and other agencies to promote continuous quality improvement of services.
- Follow up with and documents Health care needs.
- Assists the individual with finding a medical home if needed.
Family Advocate
Community Development Institute Aiken Head Start
Aiken
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Build partnerships and facilitate access to communicate access to community services for children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start.
- Accept parents and visitors to the HS/EHS center; perform clerical duties to include but not limited to answering telephone, making copies, compiling reports, completing home visits.
- Coordinate with other Specialists in the content areas of (education, health-medical, dental, nutrition, mental health) to provide quality services to children and families to support the goals of the family.
- Participate as a team member in developing community partnerships and collaborations to meet the needs of children and families.
- Participate in IFSP and IEP meetings when invited.
- Ensures all funded slots are filled with eligible HS/EHS participants who meet program requirements.
- Identifies and actively recruits and enrolls eligible families and children - including children with disabilities.
- Provide information, referral and coordinating efforts to link staff and families with appropriate resources.
Therapist
Profamily GA
Dalton
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Provide Parent Aide Services/education to assists families with creating a stable home.
- Provide Parents & Children assistance with Coping skills, behavior, and anger management.
- Provide IFI services to Children to prevent them from being removed from your home either by DFCS, the court or DJJ.
- Provide in Home Case management.
- Complete Urine and Hair Follicle drug screens.
Center Director/Family Advocate
Aiken County Public School District Head Start/Early Head Start
Gloverville
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Accept parents and visitors to the HS/EHS center; perform clerical duties to include but not limited to answering telephone, making copies, compiling reports, conducting, and/or monitoring classroom, playground, and facility inspections.
- Initiate and coordinate maintenance work orders and communicate with the Maintenance Technician and Custodian in the resolution of facility repairs.
- Coordinate bus routes with bus drivers at the HS/EHS center.
- Promote communication across all service areas at the HS/EHS centers.
- Encourage and support professional development opportunities and assist with the coordination and promotion of professional development and training that meets HS/EHS program and individual staff needs.
- Participate as a team member in the development of community partnerships and collaborations to meet the needs of children and families.
- Participate in IFSP and IEP meetings when invited.
- Ensures all funded slots are filled with eligible HS/EHS participants who meet program requirements.
- Identifies and actively recruits eligible families and children - including children with disabilities.
SCSEP Federal Grant Service Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/ Midlands South Carolina
Aiken
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Assist participants with employment training and job placement.
- Provide employment support and development for continued community employment.
- Complete intake/eligibility assessments.
Center Director/Center Operations Assistant
CSRA EOA INC, Head Start
Augusta
11.2014 - 08.2020
- Provide supervision and coordination of center operations.
- Serve as resource person and supervise all staff.
- Prepare monthly reports for Supervisor and other administrative staff.
- Keep adequate records and ensure their confidentiality.
- Conduct center meetings.
- Review files-classroom and family services to ensure appropriate recording of data.
Intern (Behavioral Health)
Jones Behavioral Health, Inc.
Augusta
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Co-facilitated substance abuse group counseling sessions.
- Processed client interactions and responses to treatment with therapist.
- Employed group cohesion techniques to assist with keeping group intact.
- Documented client progress/lack of progress in client record.
- Participated in weekly staffing of client cases with multidisciplinary teams.
Intern (Behavioral Health)
Positive Solutions Family Enrichment Services, Inc.
Augusta
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Interpreted data from client bio-psychosocial assessments.
- Developed interpretive summaries of client's problem(s).
- Utilized technical data from client assessments to develop individualized plans of recovery.
- Conducted individualized sessions with clients experiencing behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial issues.
- Provided individual and group counseling services to youths assigned to the Department of Juvenile Justice to prevent incarceration and recidivism.
- Assisted client with developing life skills.
- Utilized conflict resolution strategies to assist clients in resolving relationship dilemmas.
- Assisted clients with the preservation and reunification of the family system.
- Facilitated behavior modification groups for children.
- Documented client progress/lack of progress in client's record.
- Reviewed client cases with appropriate Health Care Professionals.
Family Service Worker
CSRA EOA INC, Head Start
Augusta
02.2008 - 06.2011
- Recruit and enroll eligible Head Start children.
- Identified family needs, and made appropriate referrals and follow up.
- Planned and conducted training sessions for parents based on assessed needs.
- Assisted families with obtaining Health insurance and Medical homes.
- Entered component information into computer.
- Maintained updated files.
- Advocated for Head Start program and families.
- Linked individuals and families to community resources to support their needs.
- Maintained cooperative relationships with community agencies.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling and Psychology
Troy University
Augusta, GA12-2011
Bachelor of Social Work - Sociology
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA12-2007
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care & Education
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA03-2003
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
Additional - Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
Websites
Timeline
Special Education Interrelated Teacher
Richmond County School System - Wilkinson Gardens Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Family Advocate
Community Development Institute Aiken Head Start
11.2023 - 09.2024
Case Manager
Aiken County Board of Disabilities
07.2023 - 10.2025
Center Director/Family Advocate
Aiken County Public School District Head Start/Early Head Start
08.2021 - 10.2022
Therapist
Profamily GA
10.2020 - 07.2023
SCSEP Federal Grant Service Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/ Midlands South Carolina
08.2020 - 08.2021
Center Director/Center Operations Assistant
CSRA EOA INC, Head Start
11.2014 - 08.2020
Intern (Behavioral Health)
Jones Behavioral Health, Inc.
05.2011 - 12.2011
Intern (Behavioral Health)
Positive Solutions Family Enrichment Services, Inc.
05.2011 - 12.2011
Family Service Worker
CSRA EOA INC, Head Start
02.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Counseling and Psychology
Troy University
Bachelor of Social Work - Sociology
Augusta State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Care & Education
Augusta Technical College