Daniela Cabrera

Assisted the special education leads in their daily tasks (maintaining special education files, push in services, classroom observations, informal assessments to gauge academic levels) at the following schools: KIPP Ezperanza (K-4th); KIPP Un Mundo (K-4th); KIPP Aspire (5th-8th); KIPP Camino (5th-8th); KIPP Poder (5th-8th); KIPP University Prep (9th-12th)

• Practicum and internship completed as part of graduate studies.
• Placement in a variety of schools including KIPP Poder Academy, KIPP Aspire, KIPP Esperanza, KIPP University Prep, KIPP Un Mundo and KIPP Camino
• Completed individualized assessments to determine eligibility for special education services
• Planed and administered counseling services as a related service per student IEPs.

• Assisted in data entry and report writing of psychological evaluations that included a variety of cognitive, academic and social-emotional batteries.

• Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
• Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
• Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
• Provided professional development opportunities for staff members on topics related to mental health awareness, classroom management, and social-emotional learning.
• Promoted inclusivity within schools by collaborating with administrators to develop policies that foster diversity and cultural competence among staff members.
• Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
• Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.