DANIELLE LEVASSEUR O'MALLEY
173 Brookhaven Ave, Flanders,NY
Summary
Certified Special Education Educator (Grades 1-6) with a Master of Science in Childhood Education and a specialized background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Art Therapy techniques. Proven success in managing complex classroom dynamics, implementing adaptive curricula, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams (OT/PT/Speech) to support diverse learners. Dedicated to fostering inclusive environments where every student—regardless of ability—can achieve academic and social-emotional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher/ Teaching Assistant
Westhampton Beach Learning Center, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Westhampton Beach, NY
12.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement (07/2024 – 11/2024)
- Taught in ESY Summer School Program (07/2025-08/2025) and Elementary Developmental/Pre-Vocational programs (ages 8-15).
- Engineered individualized lesson plans and modified teaching styles to meet diverse learning modes.
- Collaborated with ABA, Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy personnel to meet IEP goals.
Teaching Assistant (12/2023 – 06/2024; 12/2025 – 06/2025)
Consumer Directed Personal Assistant
All Metro Home Care
Eastport, NY
08.2018 - 05.2024
● Assisted youth with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Teaching Assistant
Arrowhead Elementary, Three Village Central School District
East Setauket-Setauket, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
Care Manager
Advance Care Alliance
Hauppauge, NY
09.2019 - 12.2020
Direct Support Staff, Day Habilitation
Independent Group Home Living
Manorville, NY
03.2014 - 08.2019
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 1- 6
Touro University
New York, NY01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Art
Caldwell University formally College
Caldwell, New Jersey05.2013
Skills
- Art Therapy Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Facilitation
- Multi-Sensory Teaching
- ABA Therapy Principles
- Crisis Intervention
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- IEP Documentation (Frontline/IEP Direct)
- Assistive Technology (AAC Devices)
- Progress Monitoring & Data Collection
Additional Experience
Youth Leader, Eastport Bible Church, 2010 – Present
● Mentored students in grades 7-12, facilitating personal development and conflict resolution.
Certification
Initial Certification Students with Disabilities
Initial Certification Childhood Education
Teachers Assistant Level 1
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Teacher/ Teaching Assistant
Westhampton Beach Learning Center, Eastern Suffolk BOCES
12.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Arrowhead Elementary, Three Village Central School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Care Manager
Advance Care Alliance
09.2019 - 12.2020
Consumer Directed Personal Assistant
All Metro Home Care
08.2018 - 05.2024
Direct Support Staff, Day Habilitation
Independent Group Home Living
03.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Art
Caldwell University formally College
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 1- 6
Touro University