Dana Glasser
Farmingville
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Sachem Central School District
09.2012 - Current
- Led development and implementation of individualized education programs for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies for special education services.
- Coordinated assessments and evaluations to determine student eligibility for special services.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on inclusive teaching methodologies.
- Allocated resources effectively, prioritizing specialized materials and tools for students'' unique needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives that supported a positive culture of learning for all students.
- Continuously refined instructional approaches, staying current with best practices in special education through ongoing professional development.
- Drove professional development within the department by organizing workshops, trainings, and conferences for staff members.
- Strengthened team cohesion among special education teachers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices in special education curriculum delivery.
- Collaborated closely with other department chairs to establish interdisciplinary connections in curriculum planning.
- Mentored new special education teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Sachem Central School District
09.1997 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed adaptive teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress, adjusting instructional methods accordingly.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYMaster of Arts - Special Education
C.W. Post - Long Island University
Brookville, NYSkills
- Collaborative leadership
- Parent-teacher communication
- Inclusive education
- Data-driven decision making
- Instructional leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Training delivery
- IEP implementation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational leadership
- Reliability
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Punctual and dependable
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
Sachem Central School District
09.2012 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Sachem Central School District
09.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Dowling College
Master of Arts - Special Education
C.W. Post - Long Island University