Teaching
My Teaching Philosophy:
As a former special educator, I believe that all students are capable of learning. It is up to me to provide them the tools and resources to be successful. Students need to be actively involved in learning and engaged through a variety of means.
Florida State University:
Fall 2024 Teacher of Record, Characteristics and Education of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (EEX 4291), In Person Course
Fall 2022 Teaching Assistant, Characteristics and Education of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (EEX 4291), In Person Course
Summer 2022 Teaching Assistant, Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Learners with ASD & Other Complex Communication Needs (EEX 5767), Online Asynchronous Course
Spring 2022 Teaching Assistant, Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities (EEX 5238), In Person Course
Fall 2021 Teaching Assistant, Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Learners with ASD & Other Complex Communication Needs (EEX 5767), In Person Course
Summer 2021 Teaching Assistant, Adaptations and Accommodations for Learners with Disabilities (EEX 5089), Online Asynchronous Course
Fall 2020 Teaching Assistant, Access to the General Curriculum for Learners with Extensive Support Needs (EEX 5088), Online Synchronous Course
George Mason University:
Summer 2024 Invited Content Developer, Adapting Reading Instruction for Students with Extensive Support Needs and Complex Communication Needs, Online Asynchronous Course
Invited Guest Lecture:
Williams, A., Gilmore, C. & Fleury, V. (2023, March). Supporting families through an early autism diagnosis [Presentation]. University of Maryland, School of Social Work, College Park, MD, Virtual.
Williams, A. (2022, October). Augmentative and alternative communication [Presentation]. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.
Williams, A. (2022, January). Demystifying disabilities [Presentation]. Council for Exception Children Local Chapter, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Williams, A. (2021, October). Augmentative and alternative communication [Presentation]. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.