Danielle Hajjar
Fulton County Schools
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Dedicated special education teacher experienced in providing Specially Designed Instruction to meet the educational needs of students. Highly motivated to use the skills obtained during teaching career to work as an SDI coach within the elementary or middle school setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
K-5 Interrelated Resource Teacher
Hembree Springs Elementary School
2017.08 - Current
- Math, reading, and ELA resource and team taught IRR teacher supporting K-5 students with specialized needs as identified in their Individual Education Plans
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating Specially Designed Instruction tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Implemented Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing program to meet individualized student needs and improve reading instruction.
- Collaborated with general education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Lead professional development opportunities on the benefits and versatility of Seesaw to assess student learning and Snap&Read for general ed, ESOL & SEC students.
- Represented the SEC Department on school's PBIS committee for two years to support with monitoring school-wide student behavior systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Teacher of the year nominee Jan 2021, Jan 2024
Lindamood-Bell Summer School Teacher
Fulton County Schools
2021.07 - Current
- Collaborated with Lindamood-Bell coaches to review student data and create lesson plans that were aligned to individual student needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for maximum impact on learning outcomes.
- Created leveled groupings to maximize SDI in the classroom by collaborating with fellow Lindamood-Bell summer school teachers.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling students to make continuous improvements during summer learning.
Sales Associate
Kohl's
2014.05 - 2023.12
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Train new associates on expectations and procedures of their daily tasks to ensure they are maximizing efficiency.
- Attained 'Drive Results' badge by going the extra mile to deliver high quality customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA 2001.05 - 2017.05
Skills
Certification
GACE Special Education General Curriculum (081 & 082), 12/2016, Passed Professional
Professional Associations
- Council for Exceptional Children, 08/2015, Present
- Mentorship Program, 08/2015, 05/2017
- Impacting Student Learning Conference, 03/2016
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators, 08/2013, Present
Timeline
Lindamood-Bell Summer School Teacher
Fulton County Schools
2021.07 - Current
K-5 Interrelated Resource Teacher
Hembree Springs Elementary School
2017.08 - Current
Sales Associate
Kohl's
2014.05 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia College & State University
2001.05 - 2017.05
GACE Special Education General Curriculum (081 & 082), 12/2016, Passed Professional
GACE Special Education Math & Science (088), 04/2017, Passed Professional
GACE Special Education Reading, ELA, & Social Studies (087), 06/2017, Passed Professional
edTPA Special Education, 04/2017, Passed
Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment, 01/2017, Passed
Lindamood-Bell Learning Process (Seeing Stars & Visualizing Verbalizing), 08/2019, Passed
Seesaw Ambassador, 04/2020, Passed
Lexia LETRS, 11/2023, Passed
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