DANIELLE SWEET
Summary
- Diligent inclusive and equitable educator with background in education and proven ability to create engaging learning environments. Adept at developing curriculum and fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics and utilize effective communication skills to enhance student learning.
- Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
- Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School/Middle School Special Education Resource
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for working with children who have disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities.
- Develop curriculum that adheres to Arizona State Standards and provide implementation based on student needs.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Student Teacher Host- Mentored and guided college student teachers by modeling effective teaching strategies, providing feedback, and supporting lesson planning and classroom management in diverse, inclusive environments
Middle School Special Education Resource
Beech Grove City Schools
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for working with children who have disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, at a middle school
- Teaches disabled youth life skills and basic literacy and modifies general education curriculum to meet the child's needs
- Create and evaluate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), create behavior intervention plans and functional behavior plans, and ensure compliance
- As a classroom teacher, I worked closely with parents, instructional assistants, administration, and general education teachers
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Self Contained Emotionally Disabled Teacher
Mount Vernon Community School Corporation
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Teach students in a Self-contained learning environment
- Developed and implemented curriculum for the program through various teaching methods for grades K-5
- Retaught and enforced appropriate behaviors through the Boystown behavior program
- Completed and abided restraint and seclusion protocols and debriefed situations with students and staff involved
- Create and evaluate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), created behavior intervention plans and functional behavior plans and ensure compliance
- As a classroom teacher, I worked closely with parents, instructional assistants, administration, and general education teachers
K-12 Alternative Education Placement
Hamilton, Madison, South Eastern Schools (HMSES) Co-op
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Teach students in a Self-contained learning environment
- Developed and implemented curriculum for the program through various teaching methods for grades K-3
- Retaught and enforced appropriate behaviors through compliance training
- Completed and abided restraint and seclusion protocols and debriefed situations with students and staff involved
- Create and evaluate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), create behavior intervention plans and functional behavior plans and ensure compliance
- As a classroom teacher, I worked closely with parents, instructional assistants, and administration
Education
Educational Doctorate - Organizational Leadership and Innovation
Purdue University Global
02-2025
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governor's University
04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
11.2015
Associates of Science - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis
05.2011
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- PBIS Tier 2 Leadership
- Academic Advisement
- Individualized support
- Uses student data to drive the implementation of instruction
- Student performance evaluation
- Competent in leveraging educational technology, such as learning management systems (Google Classroom, Canvas), and assistive technologies to enhance student engagement and accessibility
- Write and implement appropriate Individualized Education Plans,
- Goal writing
- Progress monitor of student levels
- Works cooperatively with administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
- Adheres to school and local school system procedures and rules
- Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, including attending workshops and training on culturally responsive teaching, inclusive practices, and student advocacy
Licensing
- Arizona, Standard Professional Elementary K-8, Professional Mild/Moderate Special Education K-12, True
- Indiana, Mild Intervention PK-12, K-8
Certification
Arizona State Teaching License
Standard Professional Elementary K-8
Professional Mild/Moderate Special Education
K-12
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD
Indiana State Teaching License
Mild intervention PK-12
Elementary Generalist K-8
Contact
Peoria, Arizona 85383
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
Collaborated with the Owner/Operator of IndyCDL to develop an online curriculum, tailored to support the diverse learning needs of prospective truck drivers.
Timeline
High School/Middle School Special Education Resource
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Middle School Special Education Resource
Beech Grove City Schools
07.2017 - 06.2021
Self Contained Emotionally Disabled Teacher
Mount Vernon Community School Corporation
07.2016 - 05.2017
K-12 Alternative Education Placement
Hamilton, Madison, South Eastern Schools (HMSES) Co-op
03.2016 - 05.2016
Arizona State Teaching License
Standard Professional Elementary K-8
Professional Mild/Moderate Special Education
K-12
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD
Indiana State Teaching License
Mild intervention PK-12
Elementary Generalist K-8
Educational Doctorate - Organizational Leadership and Innovation
Purdue University Global
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Associates of Science - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis
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