Daneille Corda
Atglen,PA
Summary
Accomplished educator with 39 years of experience in case management, classroom teaching, and early intervention services for children. Expert in conducting comprehensive assessments and wellness checks to address developmental needs promptly. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, coupled with a talent for planning and communication that cultivates collaborative learning environments. Goals include leveraging extensive expertise to broaden support mechanisms for students within educational settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Specialist
Head Start/Chester County IU
Coatesville, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed children's developmental needs and designed individualized intervention plans.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children.
- Provided guidance to parents on how to encourage their child's growth and development.
- Observed children in various settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, and homes to identify strengths, weaknesses, interests, and areas of concern.
- Created lesson plans that were age-appropriate while also incorporating educational objectives into them.
- Developed strategies for supporting families with special needs children by providing resources and referrals.
- Collaborated with teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, counselors, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists and other professionals involved in a child's life.
- Maintained records regarding each child's progress over time.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their concerns or questions about their child's progress.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure compliance with state regulations related to health and safety standards.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions within an individualized care plan framework.
- Documented interactions between parents and caregivers during home visits or parent-teacher conferences.
Early Intervention Coordinator
Alternatives for Children
East Setauket, NY
01.1991 - 06.2014
- Conducted assessments of children and families to identify needs and goals for service delivery.
- Provided direct early intervention services, including parent education, home visits, and play-based therapy sessions.
- Developed individualized family service plans in collaboration with families and other team members.
- Coordinated the implementation of IFSPs across multiple disciplines and settings.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, treatments, referrals, evaluations, and assessments.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss clients' progress towards meeting their goals.
- Collaborated with community partners to provide comprehensive services for children and families.
- Assisted families in accessing appropriate resources such as respite care or daycare programs.
- Supported parents and guardians in understanding their child's developmental delays or disabilities and provided strategies for managing them at home.
- Provided training to staff regarding implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY10-1986
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
State University College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05-1985
Skills
- Literacy development
- Report writing
- Nutrition guidance
- Classroom management
- Safety planning
- Lesson planning
- Educational improvements
- Self-help skills development
- Skill-building exercises
- Physical development
- Activity implementation
- Curriculum planning
Affiliations
- I am a life long reader with a particular penchant for mystery stories. I am a lover of music of all kinds. In the last few years I began a journey to see as many of our 50 United State as possible. I have visited twenty states so far.
Accomplishments
- I graduated Cum Laude from Teacher's College, Columbia University
- I began my teaching career as an Early Intervention home based teacher. I worked to become the head of the evaluation team. Then I worked to became the Coordinator of the Early Intervention Program
Timeline
Child Development Specialist
Head Start/Chester County IU
09.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Coordinator
Alternatives for Children
01.1991 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
State University College At Geneseo
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