Dannie Elmore
Colbert
Summary
I am committed to the creation and implementation of inclusive programming structured to meet the needs of all children. I believe in school-wide collaboration with administration, special education co-workers, general education teachers and related support teams. I am motivated to support my school community with my knowledge and experience in teaching diverse learners. I am devoted to delivering engaging and intentional content to a variety of student learners. Additionally, I bring an extensive background in trauma informed practices and have supported students and families in acute crisis with community resources, McKinney-Vento policies, school and district programming, and direct mental health services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
TLC Special Education Teacher
Deer Park School District
Deer Park
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem, academic success and life skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Implemented new curriculums within the self-contained program to support schoolwide alignment of instruction.
Learning Specialist K-5
Bend La Pine School District
Bend
01.2021 - Current
- Special Education Teacher and Case manager of students with mild, moderate, and severe needs, grades K-5.
- Extensive experience in building collaborative and successful inclusion practices across all Tier I, II, III settings.
- Creation, management and implementation of all SDI and IEP instruction for students receiving special education services.
- Experience instructing small and whole group learning; involving supported reading, mathematics, writing, social emotional learning, and adaptive/functional skills.
- Special Programs Department Leader (North Star Elementary) - Leadership Team Member (North Star Elementary) - Direct Supervisor of large Educational Assistant Team
Educational Assistant
Bend La Pine School District
Bend
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Direct supervision and instruction of small group learning for students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
- Created daily schedules and reward systems, provided direct academic services, supervised academic learning, and provided support within general education classrooms.
- Assisted in one-to-one, small group, whole class and schoolwide settings.
Child Protection Specialist - Social Worker
Montana Department of Child and Family Services
Missoula
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Trained to assess needs of high-risk children and families.
- Worked independently to engage and assess clients of all ages to close case reports.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team.
- Case management to families and individuals.
- Crisis intervention and First Responder Interactions.
- Direct work with traumatized adults and children.
- Worked closely with judicial system, police department, hospital intensive care units, group rehabilitation homes, substance assistance facilities, rehabilitation centers, school systems, welfare systems of Montana.
- Selected participant in pilot reporting system for State of Montana.
- Practicum Student Supervisor.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Elementary Education
Western Governors University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Montana
01.2015
Skills
- Orton Gillingham Reading Instruction
- Elementary Reading Instruction
- MTSS - Multidisciplinary Teams and Support Systems
- PBIS - Schoolwide implementation
- Autism support and instruction
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Assistive Technology
- STAR Program Training
- Circle of Security Attachment Training
References
- Kevin Gehrig, Principal, 2019-2023, 541.325.1549, kgehrig@509j.net
- Sara Young, District Coach/Mentor, 2019-2024, 541.729.7704, sara.young@bend.k12.or.us
- Tim Burdsall, Current Principal, 2023-2024, 541.788.2578, tim.burdsall@bend.k12.or.us
Endorsements
- Special Education (K-12)
- Elementary Education (K-5)
Timeline
TLC Special Education Teacher
Deer Park School District
08.2024 - Current
Learning Specialist K-5
Bend La Pine School District
01.2021 - Current
Educational Assistant
Bend La Pine School District
01.2018 - 01.2021
Child Protection Specialist - Social Worker
Montana Department of Child and Family Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Montana
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