Danielle L. Nigro
Glen Ellyn,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, specializing in Crisis Prevention Intervention and exemplary time management. Successfully spearheaded innovative special education programs, leading to enhanced efficiency in the IEP process. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, resulting in improved team productivity and elevated student support services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Resource Team Leader
Valley View School District 365U
Romeoville, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitate IEP meetings.
- Facilitate MTSS meetings in collaboration with the school psychologist.
- Collaborate with special education teachers on programming for students.
- Facilitate information sharing in collaboration with the IEP team to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Collaborate with the special education secretary to assure that all paperwork is submitted to the AC on time and accurately.
- Schedule problem-solving meetings in a timely manner (follow the 6-8 week timeline).
- Respond to level calls, given the needs of students.
- Running meetings, finalizing paperwork.
- Following up on parent phone calls based on responding to questions regarding the IEP process.
- Attending the STLR weekly check-in.
- Attending weekly RSP check-in.
- Attending weekly Admin/SRT check-in.
- Attending/planning monthly Special Education meetings.
Administrative Director
STARS Athletics
Schaumburg, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Paperwork: Collect payments, legal gander such as coach trainings, medical forms
- Head Cheerleading Coach
- Head Gymnastic Coach
Assistant Principal
Marklund Day School
Bloomingdale, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Day-to-day staffing call-offs and classroom staffing.
- Paraprofessional interviews and hiring.
- Facilitated weekly building leadership team meetings.
- Facilitated weekly administrative building meetings.
- Facilitated weekly teacher meetings.
- Facilitated biweekly classroom team meetings.
- Facilitated biweekly student problem-solving meetings.
- Facilitated weekly professional development presentations.
- Facilitated student IEP meetings.
- Evaluate teachers based on the Marklund Cooperative Observation Process.
Special Education Coordinator
Community Unit School District 200
Wheaton, IL
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Facilitated biweekly classroom team meetings
- Facilitated biweekly student problem-solving meetings.
- Facilitated student IEP meetings.
- Attend weekly Special Education Director meetings.
- Attend large monthly Special Education Department meetings.
- Day-to-day staffing call-offs and classroom staffing.
- Served as the Special Olympics Coordinator, district-wide.
Education
Greenville University
Greenville, IL01-2021
Director of Special Education Endorsement
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05-2017
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Chicago, IL12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2005
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Ukeru
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Time Management
- Organized
- TEACCH Trained
- ACCESS Trained
Timeline
Student Resource Team Leader
Valley View School District 365U
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Marklund Day School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Special Education Coordinator
Community Unit School District 200
08.2018 - 01.2022
Administrative Director
STARS Athletics
08.2017 - Current
Greenville University
Director of Special Education Endorsement
University of St. Francis
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Illinois State University