Danielle Meir
Seattle
Summary
Thoughtful and creative special-education professional with extensive experience developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to stimulate learning in all domains of learning. Proven ability to foster a safe and positive classroom environment, while teaching students develop play skills, social-emotional skills, communication, adaptive and early learning skills. Expert in developing effective communication with parents, staff, and administrators that supports more comprehensive student learning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Learning Developmental Preschool Teacher
Sacajawea Elementary~Seattle Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Served as case manager for 20+ students with IEPs
- Worked collaboratively with all IEP team members, especially parents, to support student progress in all areas of eligibilit
- Increased student engagement with differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Early Learning Developmental Preschool Teacher
Pinehurst Elementary~Seattle Schools
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Case manager for 24 students with IEPs
- Worked collaboratively with IEP team to create specially designed instruction and support student learning in all areas of eligibility
- Encouraged respect for diversity among students.
- Modified general preschool curriculum for students with IEPs.
- Fostered open communication between home and school through consistent parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, newsletters.
Early Learning Developmental Preshool Teacher
View Ridge Elementary School~Seattle Schools
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques.
Special Education Teacher in Head Start Program
Brighton~MLK Elementary~Seattle Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Early Learning Special Education Volunteer
Three Cedars School~ An Initative for Waldorf Education
08.1998 - 08.2004
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss student progress and interventions.
- Promoted social skills development through targeted activities that fostered positive peer interactions among classmates.
Early Learning Developmental Preschool Teacher
Whitworth Elementary~ORCA K-8
02.1994 - 02.1998
- Worked collaboratively with the IEP team to augment student skills in all areas of eligibility through specially designed instruction
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 84 Queens
08.1991 - 01.1994
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.1993
Master of Science -
Queens College
Queens, NY05.1992
Master of Arts - History And Secondary Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY06.1987
Skills
- Inclusive Teaching Practices
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Organization
- Play-Based Learning
- Sensory integration techniques
- Child development expertise
- Language Development Strategies
- Assessment and Evaluation
Certification
- Special Education~ Pre-K-22 years
- Reading Instruction~Grades 1-12
Personal Information
I have National Board Certification (renewal) , and have worked extensively with Early Learning Department as a support person for new colleagues in early learning special education. I love to support all staff in becoming comfortable with inclusion of students with IEPs into general education. I enjoy activities in nature with preschoolers that allow me to teach science, math, early literacy skills and social skills through integration.
Timeline
Early Learning Developmental Preschool Teacher
Sacajawea Elementary~Seattle Schools
08.2014 - Current
Early Learning Developmental Preschool Teacher
Pinehurst Elementary~Seattle Schools
08.2011 - 08.2014
Early Learning Developmental Preshool Teacher
View Ridge Elementary School~Seattle Schools
08.2005 - 08.2011
Special Education Teacher in Head Start Program
Brighton~MLK Elementary~Seattle Schools
08.2004 - 08.2005
Early Learning Special Education Volunteer
Three Cedars School~ An Initative for Waldorf Education
08.1998 - 08.2004
Early Learning Developmental Preschool Teacher
Whitworth Elementary~ORCA K-8
02.1994 - 02.1998
Special Education Teacher
P.S. 84 Queens
08.1991 - 01.1994
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Master of Science -
Queens College
Master of Arts - History And Secondary Education
Adelphi University
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