Danielle Wright
North Chili,NY
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts, enhancing academic success through differentiated instruction and individualized educational plans. Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaborative teamwork. Expert in fostering student engagement and creating positive learning environments, significantly improving student outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
08.2021 - Current
- Provided instruction as a Special Education Teacher in an Integrated Co-Taught classroom from students' second grade year through their fourth grade year
- Developed 8 IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Gates Chili Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Instructed Integrated Co-Taught fourth grade classroom through remote learning model Utilized Microsoft Teams as a platform for daily instruction
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles Integrated existing and new technology into the online classroom to help provide a creative and interactive learning environment
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Completed students' progress reports
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Wheatland Chili School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed and taught differentiated reading, writing and math lessons to students in small group settings through consultant teaching based on their IEP goals in grades K-2
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and implementing
individualized education plans for students - Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through advisory, planning daily
activities, tracking student progress, and generating action plans for struggling students
Summer School Special Education Teacher
School Of The Holy Childhood
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared life-skill based lesson plans for transition level students in an 8:1:2 classroom setting
- Implemented Individualized Education Plans and Behavioral Programs
- Developed strong relationships with students to create a safe learning environment
- Communicated with students through basic American Sign Language and the use of assistive technology
- Collaborated with support staff (Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Speech Teacher) to best fit the needs and abilities of each student
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Gates Chili Central School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives for a second grade classroom
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively
- Prepared instructional materials and lesson plans for a second grade classroom
- Created an effective classroom management plan to promote a positive learning environment
- Collaborated with resource teachers to support ELL (English Language Learner) students
- Led daily whole group and small group lessons to differentiate instruction Incorporated technology such as the SMART board and laptops into daily lessons
- Conducted formal Parent-Teacher conferences
- Completed students' progress reports
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
Education
Master of Education - Literacy Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education/ Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY05.2018
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Individual Educational Plans
- Co-teaching Experience
- Student-centered learning
- Positive learning environment
- Developmentally appropriate lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Literacy assessment knowledge
- Exceptional communication and leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
08.2021 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Gates Chili Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Wheatland Chili School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
Summer School Special Education Teacher
School Of The Holy Childhood
06.2019 - 08.2019
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Gates Chili Central School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Education - Literacy Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education/ Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan University
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
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