Linda Earley Williams has over 15 years of experience in secondary education as a certified teacher and parent mentor. She holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and a Bachelor's degree in Education. Currently, she works as a Parent Mentor for DeKalb County Schools, where she helps navigate parents through the special education process and facilitates training workshops. Previously, she was a Title I Parent Paraprofessional for Henry County Schools, developing newsletters and establishing community partnerships. She has also taught in several school districts, specializing in special education and case management.

1. LINDA EARLEY WILLIAMS
POST OFFICE BOX 336 CONYERS, GEORGIA 30012 470-227-5359 EMAIL: lindaearleywilliams@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Higher Education 2015
Specialization in Adult Education
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science 1999
Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD
OBJECTIVE
To continue the path of professional goals that includes life-long learning and assisting in the personal and professional
development of learners.
EXPERIENCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
DeKalb County School System – Parent Mentor Present
 Navigate Parents through Special Education Process, provide confidential support for parental concerns and
questions, locate system and community resources
 Transition Education for high school students and parents
 Build Community Partnerships
 Facilitate Training Workshops for Parents
 Provide Parent’s Perspective to Educators
Henry County Schools – Title I Parent Paraprofessional 2013 – 2014
 Facilitate parent and teacher training concerning parental engagement for Title I school.
 Develop, identify content, publish, and post to website a monthly school newsletter for Title I.
 Establish positive community activities that connect parents, school, and community.
 Provide GED preparation, leadership, counsel, and adult education for parents.
Newton County Schools (GA), Social Circle Schools (GA), Prince Georges County Schools (MD) – Teacher 1999 - 2011
Specialization in Special Education and Case Management
 Perform academic, cognitive and behavioral assessments for young adult learners.
 Develop, implement and update Individual Education Plan (IEP) based upon I.D.E.A. and NCLB.
 Train and mentor to young adults transitioning in post-secondary independent living and training.
 Working with diverse learners
 Teach school-year courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Portfolio Development and Study Skills.
 Design and modify learning objectives and lesson plans specific to student learning levels with accomodations.
 Provide safe and orderly environment for young adult learners.
PRESENTATIONS
Family Engagement Strategies for Student Success 2013
Presented to 200 parents at Open House, Henry County Middle School, McDonough, GA
Effective Parental Communication 2013
Presented to 100 Faculty Members, Henry County Middle School, McDonough, GA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014 Georgia Family Engagement Conference (Georgia Department of Education) 2014
Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) 2007 – Present

2. Teacher Certification Program - George Washington University, Washington, DC 1999
General Education Certification - Trinity College, Washington, DC 2001
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Owner, Georgia Gladiator Semi-Professional Team 2011 – Present
Area Coordinator, Special Olympics of Georgia 2007 – 2011
ABILITIES
Professionally trained to develop, motivate and instruct adults, and young learners. Established proficiency in classroom
technology, and online operating systems. Effective communicator, with the ability to interface among multiple
populations of professionals and students. Experienced educator and extensively trained in the implementation and
facilitation of lesson plans, professional portfolio design, motivational activities and life skill assessment. Knowledge of
emerging trends in the assessment of student learning outcomes.
PHILOSOPHY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson
It is my belief that personal principle is the benchmark for decisions of the past, present and future. Also, that they are
established with the merging of moral beliefs, values developed through living and that learning is a lifelong and life-
wide process. To further expound upon this belief system; it the opinion of this candidate that learning is a holistic
process that requires continuous reflection, mastery of established goals and development of competencies designed
for completion of specific learning outcomes.
Professional development plans are critical to the establishment and completion of these goals and could successfully
launch upon training and use of reflective practices. In addition to being an invaluable contribution to the workforce,
Adult Learners provide hope for younger generations and provide far-reaching ethical and moral examples for members
of their families and all whom they touch.
ACQUIRED SKILL SETS
Skill Sets Tasks Performed and Accomplishments Comments
Instruction Certified Teacher of Language Arts and Special
Education, Trained Adult Learning Instructor
Title I Parent Paraprofessional
Title I Documentation
Parental Engagement
Parental Counseling
Classroom teacher of 13 years, designed and
implemented lesson plans, modified learning
plans based upon learner needs. Conducted
parent – teacher conferences. Provide
workshops for parental issues in Title I School.
Maintained Title I documentation.
Training Adult Mentor, Job Coach, Trainer, Facilitator,
Transition Educator
iMom Team Leader and Facilitator
(Parent Organization)
Job Description Developer
Provided life skill training on job site and in the
classroom setting. Designed lesson plans to
educate adult learners in transition. Formed
professional business partnerships for student
workers. Trained Parents with study
techniques and household management.
Administration Newsletter Publishing
Office Experience (18 years), Office Trainer,
Procurement and Accounting Positions
Accomplished proficiency in Microsoft
systems, professional drafting and publishing
of official correspondence, analyzed data for
report preparation. Accounting experience
(double entry and general ledger
reconciliation).
Coaching Dance Coach 1999-2005
Job Sampling Coach 1999-2011
Coached Dance Squad
Performed job coaching on-site.

3. Social Activities Owner, Semi-Professional Football Team
Fundraiser
Participated in volunteer activities for
improvement of greater community, Red
Cross, Food Banks, and athletic organizations.
Project Manager and owner of football
program.
Professional
Organizations
Georgia Association of Educators 2007-present
Special Olympics Council of North Georgia
2008-2012
Active participant in issues concerning teacher
rights and responsibilities, event organizer for
Special Olympics in School District.
Separate Document listing all References