Dana Doran
Omaha,NE
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Skilled in classroom management, crisis intervention, and autism experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Esu3
LaVista, NE
08.2018 - 10.2024
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments, developed Behavior Intervention Plans, and monitored student progress in meeting IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools
Bellevue , NE
08.2009 - 05.2018
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the function of problem behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Westside Public Schools
Omaha, NE
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Conducted behavioral assessments, including functional analysis of problem behaviors.
Preschool Teacher
Gingerbread House Preschool
Omaha, NE
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Education
Education Specialist - Special Education/Behavior Disorders
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Lincoln, RI12-2009
Master of Science - Special Education/Behavior Disorders
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12-1987
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent Communication
- Social Skills Development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Modifications
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Esu3
08.2018 - 10.2024
Special Education Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Westside Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2009
Preschool Teacher
Gingerbread House Preschool
08.1998 - 05.2004
Education Specialist - Special Education/Behavior Disorders
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Master of Science - Special Education/Behavior Disorders
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Dakota
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