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Danielle Perry

Lake Peekskill,NY

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in special education, including roles as a Special Education Teacher and Special Education Coordinator, I am confident in my ability to optimize learning outcomes for students with diverse needs. My background in both inclusive and self-contained classroom settings, along with my expertise in differentiating instruction and effectively addressing the social emotional needs of students, would be a positive addition to any Special Education classroom.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CPSE Consultant/Special Education Teacher

Peekskill City School District
07.2024 - Current
  • Interim special education instruction and support for 2 ICT preschool classrooms as PCSD awaits licensing requirements of new agency (previously provided by TGCW-see below)
  • Plan and differentiate instruction
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and create Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • Collaborate with general education teachers
  • IEP goal tracking, Quarterly updates, CPSE meetings
  • Train staff on addressing social emotional/behavioral concerns for students
  • Present professional development topics to staff schoolwide
  • Participate in building level RTI meetings and planning

Tutor (Part Time)

Peekskill City School District
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide individualized instruction for students awaiting out of district placements

Special Education Coordinator

The Guidance Center of Westchester
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Oversee comprehensive special education services for preschoolers, in both integrated and self-contained settings, through partnership with the Peekskill City School District
  • Ensure that all Individual Education Programs are implemented, including coordinating related services of Speech/Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
  • Create physical environments and protocols to maximize student success
  • Assist teachers in managing behaviors, student dysregulation, and crisis intervention
  • Attend CPSE meetings, report to the PCSD on student progress and advocate for changes in services as needed
  • Connecting with parents, outside providers, pediatricians, food pantries, and resource centers to support students' needs in the classroom, home, and community
  • Participate in building level RTI committees to develop and implement Tier 1 and 2 supports and systems for general education classrooms
  • Hire and onboard program staff
  • Manage inventory/ordering of equipment and materials
  • Coordinate and supervise ESY program for 12:1:2 class

Special Education Teacher

Clear View School
09.2003 - 07.2022

Therapeutic Day Treatment Program

  • Responsible for instruction and behavioral supports in a 6:1:1 self-contained, therapeutic classroom for students who are classified with an Emotional Disturbance
  • Differentiated instruction and modify materials to match students' individual academic and emotional needs
  • Develop IEPs, track goals, provide updates, and participate in CPSE meetings with each student's home district
  • Collaborate with therapeutic treatment team and related service providers
  • Communicate with parents, support and respond to parent/child interactions, and address questions and concerns during bimonthly Parent Luncheons
  • Therapeutic Day Treatment Program

Education

Masters - Special Education

Fordham University Graduate School of Education
Tarrytown, NY
08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Elementary Education

Marymount College of Fordham University
Tarrytown, NY
05.2003

Certificates Trainings

  • OCFS Director Training, 04/01/24
  • CPR/FA Certified, 03/01/24
  • Medication Administration Training (MAT), 08/01/23
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training, 09/01/03
  • 30+ hours OCFS Early Childhood Education Trainings

Teaching Certification

  • Special Education, Pre-K-6, 08/01/06
  • Inclusive Education, Pre-K-12, 09/01/03

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

CPSE Consultant/Special Education Teacher

Peekskill City School District
07.2024 - Current

Special Education Coordinator

The Guidance Center of Westchester
09.2022 - 06.2024

Tutor (Part Time)

Peekskill City School District
01.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Clear View School
09.2003 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Elementary Education

Marymount College of Fordham University

Masters - Special Education

Fordham University Graduate School of Education
Danielle Perry