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Dana Nolan-Wissner

MIDLAND,Michigan

Summary

Highly effective special educator with a remarkable ability to foster students' academic and social-emotional growth. I possess decades of successful experience working in a Title I building, promoting student success within the dynamics of those challenges. I bring a wealth of knowledge and application to the classroom as I have been trained in many research-based programs geared towards students with learning and behavioral differences. I am also highly familiar with the IEP process and in developing the necessary and appropriate supports within those plans. I truly believe that all students can achieve success and become independent, motivated learners with the right supports in place.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Bullock Creek Schools
Midland, MI
06.1997 - Current
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for eligible students.
  • Provided academic instruction and social/emotional skill development to students with special education services.
  • Used formal and informal assessments to monitor student performance and drive instruction.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans and support students on a daily basis.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions and supports.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Adapted curriculum materials to meet individualized student needs.

Special Education Teacher

Shepherd Public Schools
12.1996 - 06.1997
  • Created IEPs and delivered personalized learning for each student.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
08-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - LD/EI

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
12-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management/Marketing

Northwood Institute
Midland, MI
05-1991

Skills

  • Instructional Training-Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, SoR
  • Effective classroom management skills
  • Individual Education Plan development and documentation
  • Social skills development-Love and Logic, Conscious Discipline, CPI, Trauma-Informed Schools
  • Collaborative Teamwork and Leadership skills
  • Knowledgeable about Common Core Curriculum K-5

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Bullock Creek Schools
06.1997 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Shepherd Public Schools
12.1996 - 06.1997

Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education

Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - LD/EI

Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management/Marketing

Northwood Institute
Dana Nolan-Wissner