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Danielle Hamilton

Apopka,FL

Summary

Accomplished ESE Teacher with a proven track record at Lake Gem Elementary, enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction and sensory integration strategies. Expert in developing IEPs and fostering collaborative teamwork, significantly improving individual student progress. Skilled in positive reinforcement, ensuring a focused and productive learning environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

ESE Teacher

Lake Gem Elementary
01.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

ESE Teacher

Umatilla Elementary School
08.2009 - 12.2018
  • ESE Pre-kindergarten:
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered trust and open communication among students.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Created and managed IEPs to implement strategies with the students working towards progress on their IEP goals.

General Education Teacher

Beverly Shores Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2009
  • Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.

Education

Master of Arts - Reading

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2006

Master of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
05.1983

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Trained in CPI
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

ESE Teacher

Lake Gem Elementary
01.2019 - Current

ESE Teacher

Umatilla Elementary School
08.2009 - 12.2018

General Education Teacher

Beverly Shores Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2009

Master of Arts - Reading

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Foreign Languages Education

Graceland University
Danielle Hamilton