Danielle Highley
Palestine,TX
Summary
Organized/detail-oriented and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet ARD due dates, FIE due dates,schedule staffings,etc. Firm believer in being a team player and making sure communication is always clear so students never fall behind.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Specialist
Elkhart ISD
Elkhart, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct classroom observations to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Manage caseloads of students requiring additional support services, ensuring timely assessments and interventions were implemented as needed.
- Improved student social integration by sponsoring the high school JV Cheer team and fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Mentored new Inclusion Specialists on best practices and strategies for effectively supporting students within inclusive settings.
SpEd Clerk
Magnolia ISD
Magnolia, Tx
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Keep office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Promptly receive and forward incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Manages 2 campuses simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Arrange ARD meetings and coordinate resources for use by all attendees.
- Under leadership of Special Services Department and Campus administrator, assist in scheduling and conducting ARD/IEP meetings on campus.
- Assist campus counselors and diagnosticians in conducting transfer ARD/IEP meetings and gathering of necessary documentation of eligibility.
- Complete ARD/IEP meeting paperwork required by state law and IDEA 2004 regulations. (scanning, uploading, archiving)
- Maintain confidentiality at all times of special education records and information.
- Provide information as needed to district office in regard to data analysis of special education students.
- Assist in gathering information for State Indicator 13 and 14.
- All other duties assigned
PASS Co-Teacher
Magnolia ISD, Texas
Magnolia, TX
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted with implementing multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by implementing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement. (with help of Lead)
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
ABU & ISS Aide
Hempstead ISD
Hempstead, TX
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
Sped Director Secretary
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Coldspring, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Schedule diagnosticians/directors for workshops
- Run IEP reports
- Work with PEIMS coordinator to get report turned in
- Create purchase orders
- SPED homebound forms
- Request/send records
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management. Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for records.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for assessment team.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
Paralegal
James Law Firm, PLLC
The Woodlands, TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Greet clients, Answer phone lines
- E-file documents
- Schedule appointments for new and existing clients
- Schedule and track court dates and send reminders
- File cases with County District Clerk
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into law firm's database
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Lonestar College
The Woodlands, TXHigh School Diploma -
Klein Collins HS
Spring05.2013
Skills
- Respectful, Outgoing, Polite, Compassionate, Fast learner, Hard worker & Always with a smile
- CPI Certified - non violent crisis intervention
- Microsoft & Excel CTE Certificate
- Special Education
- Teacher Support
- Clerical Support; Call Transfers, Google Calendar
- File Management
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Maintaining & updating Student Records
Timeline
Inclusion Specialist
Elkhart ISD
08.2023 - Current
SpEd Clerk
Magnolia ISD
08.2022 - 07.2023
PASS Co-Teacher
Magnolia ISD, Texas
01.2019 - 05.2022
ABU & ISS Aide
Hempstead ISD
01.2017 - 01.2019
Sped Director Secretary
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
01.2016 - 01.2017
Paralegal
James Law Firm, PLLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Lonestar College
High School Diploma -
Klein Collins HS