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DANA MARIE HECKER

Staten Island,New York

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Has some training in Orton-Gillingham.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

DOE
09.2024 - Current

K/1 Self Contained

  • Attended and wrote numerous IEPs and BIP for students.
  • Implemented students IEP goals and learning promoting academic growth and success.
  • Monitored student performance data to identify areas of improvement and adjust instruction accordingly, enhancing overall learning outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, promoting a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Provided targeted remediation in reading comprehension and math skills, resulting in marked improvements in standardized test scores among special education students.

Lead Teacher

Stepping Stones Nursery School
08.2014 - 06.2024

Toddler Two- Pre-K

  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Provided an open and loving environment for children.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Kindergarten Teacher

Lutheran Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Created, managed, and participated in a variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop their full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games, and lessons.

Paraprofessional

Department of Education
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
  • Assisted students in developing understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • File Number: 2664378

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education/Teaching SWD B-Gr2

Touro College
New York, NY
06-2022

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts and Science

Touro College
New York, NY
05-2020

Associates - Early Childhood General Education

Kingsborough Community College
New York, NY
08-2016

NYS Certifications

Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Certificate

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

DOE
09.2024 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Lutheran Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2023

Paraprofessional

Department of Education
09.2014 - 06.2018

Lead Teacher

Stepping Stones Nursery School
08.2014 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education/Teaching SWD B-Gr2

Touro College

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts and Science

Touro College

Associates - Early Childhood General Education

Kingsborough Community College