Danielle Vought - Anagnostos
EAST PATCHOGUE,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education / General Education Teacher working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Tutor / Mentor
The Einstein Program
Remote
11.2022 - Current
- Boosted student confidence through positive reinforcement and individualized support on a remote platform
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional academic support, resulting in improved test scores
- Developed personalized lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas of weakness among students and tailor teaching methods accordingly
Special Education Teacher / Mentor / Team Leader
Gersh Academy
West Hempstead, NY
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Implement ABA techniques including Discrete Trial Training to increase language communication, appropriate social skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills
- Followed a Behavior Intervention Plan for each assigned student and developed academic goals for each assigned students' IEP
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Parent Trainer/SEIT/Behavior Intervention Specialist
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
Melville, NY
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies during session
- Provided instruction to students in home setting to assist in development of variety of skills
- Worked in collaboration with several conventional education instructors across multiple departments.
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
TheraCare
White Plains, NY
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Prepare students to integrate into mainstream classrooms and reach individual goals
- Design instructional activities that maintain focus and achievability
- Work closely with parents on attainable and realistic goal setting
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Westchester Exceptional School
North Salem, NY
09.2007 - 06.2018
- Create, design and implement coherent curriculum around the Alternate Assessment Learning Standards using research-based practices
- Design and execute various successful behavior management programs that have been referenced and utilized by staff members
- Develop Behavior Intervention Plans, visual aids, social stories, schedules and routine to promote classroom environment that empowers students
- Prepare Individual Education Plans and create and plan realistic and sustainable educational goals.
Recreation Therapist/Social Skills Teacher
SPARC
Yorktown Heights, NY
10.2010 - 09.2012
- Constructed hands on activities and inquiry lessons to increase children's higher order of thinking skills
- Implemented programs which promote socialization, independence, leisure education and sensory stimulation
- Involved students in role-playing activities to enhance social skills and self-esteem
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Administrative Assistant
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate
Yorktown, NY
08.2001 - 09.2007
- Conduct training to new hires, temporary hires and interns
- Performed administrative duties including filing and faxing
- Supervised office and coordinated all real estate activities on weekends
- Correspond with homeowners and other real estate offices regarding housing transactions.
Substitute Teacher
Lakeland Central School District
Yorktown Heights, NY
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Covered short-term teacher absence for a 4th grade classroom
- Designed and implemented engaging Elementary lesson plans
- Utilized a variety of teaching styles
- Substituted for K- 8 grade levels/subjects.
Substitute Teacher
Irvington Central School District
Irvington, NY
04.2005 - 12.2005
- Taught in diversified settings
- Covered short-term teacher absence for a 5th grade classroom
- Utilized a variety of classroom management strategies
- Substituted for K-12 grade levels/all subjects.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Childhood Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - General Business/Management
Mercy College
Ferry, NY01.2004
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Fashion Marketing Management
Berkeley College
White Plains, NY01.2001
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Collaborative
- Parent Trainer
- Behavioral Intervention Specialist
- Assistive Technology trained
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Social skills development
- Team building
- MS Office
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Certification
- Childhood Education Grades 1 - 6 New York State Professional Certification
- Students with Disabilities Grades 1 - 6 New York State Professional Certification
- Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 New York State Professional Certification
- Comprehensive Special Education Grades K-12 Connecticut Provisional Certification
- Early Childhood Special Education (Self-Contained General and Special Education) Birth through Grade 2 Illinois Certification
- Elementary Education (Self-Contained General Education) Grade 1-6 Illinois
- Learning Behavior Specialist 1 - Kindergarten through Age 22 Illinois
Activities
PROFESSIONAL Phi Delta Kappa International May 2006 MEMBERSHIP National Teacher Education Honors Society
References
REFERENCES Available Upon Request
Timeline
Elementary School Tutor / Mentor
The Einstein Program
11.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher / Mentor / Team Leader
Gersh Academy
09.2019 - 06.2022
Parent Trainer/SEIT/Behavior Intervention Specialist
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services
09.2019 - 11.2021
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
TheraCare
09.2017 - 09.2019
Recreation Therapist/Social Skills Teacher
SPARC
10.2010 - 09.2012
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Westchester Exceptional School
09.2007 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Lakeland Central School District
01.2006 - 06.2006
Substitute Teacher
Irvington Central School District
04.2005 - 12.2005
Administrative Assistant
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate
08.2001 - 09.2007
Master of Science Degree - Childhood Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science Degree - General Business/Management
Mercy College
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Fashion Marketing Management
Berkeley College