Hi, I’m
Danielle Collyer
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Student centered with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role. Fosters strong relationships with all student support team members including administration, teachers, and families.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Summit Olympus High School
Special Education Teacher
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed and executed whole school professional development meetings on supporting diverse learners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed whole school systems for Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS).
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Lead Education and Mathematics Specialist
08.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Supervised Education Specialists and Program Aids across 6-12th grades.
- Ran weekly department meetings with entire school site Special Education staff
- Maintain compliance for 6-12th grade IEPs
- Collaborated with high school math teachers using Common Core Standards.
- Ran Semester based whole school SpEd trainings for General Education Staff.
- Ran New Teacher training on Differentiating, Accommodating, and Modifying for struggling students.
- Executed academic Triennial testing using the KTEA-3 and WIAT-III and report writing
- Ran weekly math and literacy intervention groups 6-12th grade
Neighborhood House Charter School
Special Education Math Fellow
08.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for all IEP and 504 Compliance for 7th and 8th grades
- Co-Taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics
- Organized and executed 6th-8th grade electives schedule
- Executed academic Triennial testing using WIAT-III
- Wrote Triennial Reports based on WAIT-III assessment outcomes
- Served as a mentor to struggling students, offering encouragement and support both academically and personally.
City Year Boston
City Year AmeriCorps Member
08.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Supervised 8 corps members at a school site
- Maintained and updated intervention data at school site
- Held weekly data analysis meetings
- Ran after school programs for 5th-8th graders
- Held weekly 1:1 supervisory meetings with corps members
- Worked within a 6th grade full-inclusion math classroom
- Maintained and updated intervention data at school site
- Communicated regularly with parents and families
Education
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
M.S. from Curriculum and Design
Elmira College, Elmira, NY
B.S. from Speech and Language Disabilities
Skills
- IEP Writing and Development
- IEP Facilitation
- IEP and BIP implementation
- WIDA/ELL Trained
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Data Oriented
- KTEA-3 administration
- Report Writing
- Meeting deadlines
- Compliance Supervisor
- Professional Development Provider
- Data Collection/Analysis
- Well Organized
- Google Sheets
- Google Word
- AI Supports and Resources
Certification
- Valid Special Education Credential - Washington Department of Education.
- Endorsement in English Language Learners (ELL).
- Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Summit Olympus High School
07.2019 - Current
Lead Education and Mathematics Specialist
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
08.2015 - 01.2019
Special Education Math Fellow
Neighborhood House Charter School
08.2013 - 06.2015
City Year AmeriCorps Member
City Year Boston
08.2011 - 01.2013
Elmira College
B.S. from Speech and Language Disabilities
- Valid Special Education Credential - Washington Department of Education.
- Endorsement in English Language Learners (ELL).
- Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
University of the Pacific
M.S. from Curriculum and Design
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