Dana Schrader

• Support advancement of strategic planning in collaboration with school's leadership team
• Contribute to department meetings, offering in-depth analysis of student performance and progress
• Coordinate with multiple teams to create IEPs, ensuring individualized educational strategies for optimal student outcomes
• Assess student performance, and adjust teaching methods to enhance academic growth
• Implement behavior management strategies in classroom through positive reinforcement methods to strengthen student engagement and inclusivity
• Foster strong connections with parents by maintaining regular communication for providing updates on student progress and resolving any issues
• Foster collaborative partnerships with general education teachers to improve classroom inclusivity
• Construct lesson materials designed to support key concepts for struggling learners, improving comprehension levels for individuals experiencing academic difficulties
• Guide students in enhancing self-advocacy abilities, promoting responsibility for educational journeys and achieving academic and social success
• Support new special education teachers by sharing effective strategies in pedagogy and classroom management for professional growth
• Attend regular professional development sessions, staying updated on research and trends in special education teaching methods
• Develop and oversee IEPs to establish student learning objectives and educational strategies, while implementing instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Align special education student and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
• Collaborate with standard education teachers across academic departments
• Tailor general education curriculum to meet diverse needs of students with mild to moderate learning disabilities
• Arrange for special accommodations during examinations to lengthen test times and read instructions aloud
• Oversee maintenance of accurate student records to generate comprehensive reports on children and activities
• Formulate transition plan detailing essential steps for student preparation for high school

• Collaborated with central office staff and IRT colleagues to develop Tiered System of Support
• Oversaw Tiered process implementation at building level through professional development and modeling strategies
• Coached teachers in evidence-based interventions and technology-enhanced educational programs
• Designed individual student plans, advising on implementation and progress monitoring
• Administered assessments to identify areas of need for targeted support
• Synthesized and analyzed data, providing actionable recommendations based on findings.
• Collaborated with administrators on curriculum development and monitoring student progress
• Led grade-level team meetings to foster collaboration and continuous improvement

• Delivered curriculum aligned with VA Standards of Learning to special education students
• Evaluated student performance to identify individual needs and improvement areas
• Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans addressing academic and behavioral challenges, reporting progress regularly to parents and administrators

Lead Teacher, 2010-2015.

• Monitored compliance and accuracy of IEPs to ensure data integrity
• Managed IEP computer system, reporting inaccuracies to central office staff
• Collaborated with building administrators to establish monitoring procedures for student progress
• Led special education department meetings to address relevant topics and initiatives
• Maintained roster of student eligibility and coordinated necessary special services

• Delivered English and social studies curriculum
• Assessed student progress and provided remediation and enrichment based on individual needs.