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
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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