Danielle DeSantis
Staten Island
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SEIT Provider
Children at Play
Staten Island
06.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented customized lesson plans based on IEP goals for children ages 3–5 in mainstream preschool settings.
- Provided direct, one-on-one and small-group instruction to students with diverse learning needs, including autism, emotional disturbances, and developmental delays.
Early Intervention Therapist
Challenge Early Intervention Center
Staten Island
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Provided direct, one-on-one instruction, using ABA and verbal behavior methods to students with diverse learning needs, including autism, emotional disturbances, and developmental delays.
- Developed and maintained student records, including daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, and annual progress reports.
Early Intervention Therapist
Sunny Days Early Intervention Agency
Staten Island
04.2010 - 08.2023
- Provided direct, one-on-one instruction, using ABA and verbal behavior methods to students with diverse learning needs, including autism, emotional disturbances, and developmental delays.
- Developed and maintained student records, including daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, and annual progress reports.
Education
Dual Master’s Degree in General/Special Education -
Touro College
New York, NY 09.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- Effectively conveys ideas, builds rapport with students, families, and colleagues, and provides clear instructions and feedback
- Remains calm and patient, especially in stressful situations, and handles challenging behaviors with sensitivity
- Tracks student progress, collects data, and maintains daily log notes to ensure compliance with goals
- Possesses a strong understanding of early childhood development and needs of young children with disabilities
Timeline
SEIT Provider
Children at Play
06.2020 - Current
Early Intervention Therapist
Challenge Early Intervention Center
10.2015 - 08.2023
Early Intervention Therapist
Sunny Days Early Intervention Agency
04.2010 - 08.2023
Dual Master’s Degree in General/Special Education -
Touro College
09.2006 - 05.2008