Dana Humphrey
Lynn Haven,Florida
Summary
Focused on providing support to schools in the areas of curriculum and instruction, behavior support, service delivery models, and staff development to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Instructional Specialist (Acting)
Bay District Schools
Panama City, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Assist in directing and supervising the Exceptional Student Education Staffing Specialists
- Provide professional development for parents, schools, teachers or staff related to Exceptional Student Education
- Keep the ESE Director informed of critical issues and incidents
- Facilitate communication with parents, students and staff resolving problems and critical issues
- Participation in district collaborative leadership groups, including cross-department projects and initiatives.
ESE Staffing Specialist
Bay District Schools
Panama City, FL
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Coordinate with school staff, district Instructional Specialists, school and/or district administrators, evaluators, relative service providers, families, and parent representatives (advocates and/or attorneys) to convene all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Educational Plans (EPs), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and Service Plans (SPs)
- Attend regularly scheduled district training sessions to remain current regarding federal and/or FLDOE rules and regulations which impact decisions in meeting the needs and services for the education of students with disabilities and gifted students
- Facilitate and provide training to school staff relative to ESE procedures, least restrictive environment, Focus, and other issues involving exceptional student education
- Serve as liaison/trainer to school level staff regarding changes related to exceptional student education in school board policies/procedures, state and federal laws and program services provided by the district
- Serve as the school contact for all State Reporting and FTE issues and data corrections regarding exceptional student education through each FTE Survey period
- Collect and analyze data to conduct manifestation determination meetings for students who are experiencing a change of placement due to disciplinary actions
Reading Intervention Teacher
Bay District Schools
Panama City, FL
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Planned and implemented reading intervention programs for students with reading difficulties
- Taught small group instruction to target specific areas of need in reading comprehension, word recognition and writing
- Designed instructional materials such as worksheets, flashcards and games to supplement lessons
- Assessed students' progress through formal tests and informal observations
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of intervention strategies
- Maintained records on students' academic performance and attendance in order to track progress over time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Middle Grades Math
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-1989
Skills
- Exhibits professional code of ethics and values
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Establishes and builds relationships
- Knowledge of Exceptional Student Education
Florida Teaching Certifications
- Exceptional Student Education K-12
- Elementary Education K-6
- Middle Grades Math 5-9
References
- Debbie Gentile - ESE Pre-K and VPK Coordinator email: gentidd@bay.k12.fl.us
- Laura Owens - ESE Staffing /Autism Program Specialist email: owensll@bay.k12.fl.us
- Dana Manis - Student Services Specialist FSU Collegiate School email: dmanis@fsu.edu
- Lisa Solots - Assistant Principal Bay High School email: solotlm@bay.k12.fl.us
Timeline
ESE Instructional Specialist (Acting)
Bay District Schools
07.2022 - Current
ESE Staffing Specialist
Bay District Schools
07.2016 - 06.2022
Reading Intervention Teacher
Bay District Schools
07.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Middle Grades Math
Florida State University