Daniela M. Alvarez
Director Of Special Education
Orem, Provo, American Fork,UT
Summary
Strategic/analytical thinking, leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Special Education
Freedom Preparatory Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Oversight of 48 employees in the Special Education Department
- Oversight of Special Education Program serving K-12 students at 4 campuses – underwent 3 state audits with a finding of 100% compliance
- Oversight of special education budget
- Wrote Special Education policies compliant with IDEA and USBE rules
- Wrote manuals of policies and procedures
- Wrote annual IDEA and other grant applications
- Completed required annual USBE Special Education reports
- Participated in hiring, training, and annual evaluation of employees in the SPED Department
- Ensured the school’s compliance with all Special Education state and federal laws
- Created and executed new strategic plan for the Department of Special Education
- Wrote annual USBE-compliant Program Improvement Plans, after conducting a needs assessment and data analysis
- Created a mentoring and induction program for new SPED teachers/paraeducators and an ongoing Professional Development program
- Created and supervised the implementation of a new special education referral protocol for K-12 students at all FPA campuses
- Met with parents and school teams to resolve conflicts, address complaints/concerns, and prevent legal action
- Presented numerous professional development sessions for special education teachers, general education teachers, and staff
- Presented at state-wide education conferences on special education issues
- Nominated to serve on the USBE Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Utah Department of Human Services, Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
Independent Living Site Manager
Ascent, LLC
Springville, UT
01.2008 - 01.2011
Night Show Theater Supervisor
Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, HI
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
D. - Educational Leadership
MIDAS Professional - undefined
01.2017 - 05.2023
Learning - 181 Continuing Education Credits, Special Education Teacher License for K-12 Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities
Master of Public Administration - undefined
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Bachelor of Science - International Business Management
Skills
Grant writing
Policy and procedure adherence
Standardized Testing
Standards of excellence
Relationship building and networking
Student achievement
Budget creation
Process improvements
Staff Development
Group facilitation and presentations
Common Core learning standards
School event coordination
Policy development and enforcement
Safety and security procedures
Community Relations
Instructional leadership
Educational staff supervision
Codes of conduct
Academic administration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Director of Special Education - Freedom Preparatory Academy
01.2017 - Current
Utah State Board of Education - MIDAS Professional,
01.2017 - 05.2023
- Utah Department of Human Services, Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
Independent Living Site Manager - Ascent, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
Night Show Theater Supervisor - Polynesian Cultural Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
American College of Education - D., Educational Leadership
- Master of Public Administration,
Brigham Young University - ,
Brigham Young University Romney Institute of Public Management - Bachelor of Science, International Business Management