Danielle Bespalko
Carlstadt,NJ
Summary
To obtain a new and exciting leadership position in the field of early childhood or elementary education. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Kearny Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Pre-K Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
- Work in Compliance with the Early Childhood Dept
- And Creative Curriculum to ensure the safety well-being, social emotional growth and academics of a class of 12-15 3-4 year olds on a daily basis
- Submit professional development paperwork, lesson plans and other required documentation and data in a timely and orderly fashion.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Kindergarten Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Provide Elementary Education for Kindergarten youth following the NJ Common Core Kindergarten Standards
- Supervise, Assess and Monitor the progress of an inclusion Kindergarten Classroom
- Provide IEP support, ELL support and enforce safety and compliance.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
General Manager, Operations Coordinator
The New Park Tavern E. Rutherford
09.2008 - Current
- Handle all customer service related issues, manage social media pages/inquiries, booking special events with community members, interviewing, hiring/firing of staff, scheduling of staff, running staff meetings, booking and handling large parties of 20-100 people, creating menu items, specials, promotions, coordinating with local police and politicians for town activities, train staff on computer system, cash handling, assist in emergencies when necessary, and interact with customers, vendors, and every person in the establishment to ensure a great experience
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Pre School Disabled ABA Para Professional
Hackensack Public Schools
09.2011 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities include assisting young students in a pre-school disabled class with class work, life/social skills, toileting/hygiene, and recreational activities while trying to enable them to reach their maximum ability of independence; Reading and implementing IEPs and Behavior Plans for individual students, providing students with directions, praise, and/or consequences when necessary; to observe, record, graph data during DTI process
- Providing de-escalation of crisis and/or physical restraints when children became physically harmful to themselves and/or others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Intensive In Community Behavior Interventionist
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care-CORE Solutions
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Responsibilities included providing community services to clients in homes, residences, or other community based locations, providing crisis intervention services as needed, providing input into the development of a psycho-social assessment, assisting in the implementation of treatment plans, working with the client and their families collaboratively to restore, rehabilitate and maintain the clients ability to function in the community and in their home and to diminish the need for a more intensive level of care.
Group Facilitator
Mental Health Clinic of Passaic-Ida Gurtman Therapeutic Children's Program
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided group milieu & play based therapy in a partial care setting for students ages 4-6 years old
- Monitored medication, treatment plans, provided crisis intervention, behavioral support, conflict resolution skills and social emotional support so students were able to transition back into a full day school setting.
- Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
Modified Alternate Route Program -
Montclair State University
05.2017
Bachelors of Arts: Psychology - Concentration: Child Advocacy
Montclair State University
12.2009
High School Diploma -
Becton Regional HS
East Rutherford, NJ06.2005
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Music and Movement
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Assessment Strategies
- Child Supervision
- Motor Skill Development
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
Trained Certified
- CPR/First Aid
- Creative Curriculum
- NJ State Mandated Trainings in Bullying
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Abuse/Neglect
- Affirmative Action
- Dyslexia
- NJ Code of Conduct
Quote
The first 5 five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out. -Bill Gates
References
- Jakki Mazzaro, 201-394-2805
- Christina Scardino, 201-522-5789
- Vanessa Crosby, 201-803-0401
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Kearny Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2016 - 06.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2016 - Current
Intensive In Community Behavior Interventionist
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care-CORE Solutions
07.2013 - 09.2015
Pre School Disabled ABA Para Professional
Hackensack Public Schools
09.2011 - 07.2016
Group Facilitator
Mental Health Clinic of Passaic-Ida Gurtman Therapeutic Children's Program
09.2010 - 09.2011
General Manager, Operations Coordinator
The New Park Tavern E. Rutherford
09.2008 - Current
Masters of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Modified Alternate Route Program -
Montclair State University
Bachelors of Arts: Psychology - Concentration: Child Advocacy
Montclair State University
High School Diploma -
Becton Regional HS