Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Daniel Westhoven

Daniel Westhoven

Installation Project Manager/Educator
Falmouth,Me

Summary

Installation Project Manager with expertise in project management and budget oversight. Developed a comprehensive field guide to enhance communication between sales and installation teams. Achieved timely project completion within budget while fostering strong client relationships. Special Education Teacher experienced in creating and executing individualized education plans for high school students, utilizing innovative teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Installation Project Manager

Renewal by Andersen
Saco, Me
08.2022 - Current
  • Assessed residential home improvement projects for feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
  • Developed budgets and material lists to ensure project completion within financial constraints.
  • Created comprehensive field guide for Installation Managers to standardize procedures.
  • Served as liaison between sales and installation teams to enhance communication and collaboration.
  • Participated in volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and Maine Needs, supporting community development.

Pathways Coordinator/Special Ed teacher

Greely High School
Cumberland, Me
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated internships and career exploration experiences for diverse student populations.
  • Developed customized learning programs, resulting in credit-bearing educational opportunities.
  • Networked with local businesses and Community Learning Coordinators across Maine and New Hampshire.
  • Served as Director of virtual learning platform, supporting remote learners effectively.
  • Created content for MOOSE platform, enhancing educational resources for the Department of Education.
  • Participated as a board member of Maine Career Development Association since 2021.
  • Contributed to school-wide advisory program leadership team for strategic initiatives.
  • Presented at Educate Maine Symposium in 2019 and 2020, sharing best practices.

Day Treatment Special Education Teacher

Collaborative School
New Gloucester, Me
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Taught academic and life skills to students facing legal, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
  • Developed behavior management plans focusing on replacement behaviors and personal accountability.
  • Supervised training programs for Behavioral Health Professionals to enhance service delivery.
  • Coordinated school-wide composting program and garden to promote environmental awareness.
  • Managed academic casework and advocated for students' needs in day treatment setting.
  • Collaborated as Service Learning Coordinator and Wellness Team Member to support student development.

Day Treatment Special Education Teacher Self Contained

Gray-New Gloucester High School
Gray, Me
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Instructed students in academic, social, and behavioral skills in a restrictive high school setting.
  • Designed behavior management plans to instill replacement behaviors and personal accountability.
  • Supervised educational technicians to support student integration into general education settings.
  • Established a learning community using positive behavior management strategies.

Classroom Special Education Teacher

The Glickman Academy
Portland, Me
05.2008 - 07.2013
  • Educated students with legal, behavioral, and emotional challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Assessed diverse learning styles and instructional methods to enhance academic and life skills.
  • Administered diagnostic assessments to evaluate effectiveness of teaching strategies.
  • Developed and launched program's inaugural Service Learning initiative focusing on Environmental Science.
  • Collaborated with parents and interdisciplinary teams to create tailored education programs.

Education

Master's Degree - Special Education

University of Southern Maine
Portland, Me
05-2018

Bachelor's Degree - History

University of Southern Maine
Portland, Me
05-2004

Skills

  • Project management and budget development
  • Procedure standardization
  • Material estimation and cost assessment
  • Client relations

Affiliations

  • Yoga
  • Home Improvement Projects
  • 2 sport varsity athlete
  • Hiking
  • Photography
  • Travel
  • Cooking

Accomplishments

  • Chartered Service Learning Programs at two high schools
  • Ambassador of Love at Renewal by Andersen
  • Developed and received grant funding to start an outing club at Greely High School
  • Co-developed the advisory program at Greely High School
  • Completed the Educational Leaders Experience through Educate Maine, 2020 (Theta Class)

Certification

  • Grades 7-12 282 Special Education Certification
  • Certified Home Renovator
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Installation Project Manager

Renewal by Andersen
08.2022 - Current

Pathways Coordinator/Special Ed teacher

Greely High School
08.2017 - 07.2022

Day Treatment Special Education Teacher

Collaborative School
07.2015 - 07.2017

Day Treatment Special Education Teacher Self Contained

Gray-New Gloucester High School
08.2013 - 06.2015

Classroom Special Education Teacher

The Glickman Academy
05.2008 - 07.2013

Master's Degree - Special Education

University of Southern Maine

Bachelor's Degree - History

University of Southern Maine
Daniel WesthovenInstallation Project Manager/Educator
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