Dannie Van Gent
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Friendly and dependable professional with a background in education, customer service, and team support. Experienced in managing fast-paced environments, handling diverse customer needs, and staying organized under pressure. Reliable, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a Pharmacy Technician Non-Certified role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safe Sitter Instructor
Bronson Family Centered Education
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Led engaging, hands-on classes for middle school students
- Prepared materials, led demonstrations, and managed classroom flow
- Ensured safety, engagement, and positive customer experience for families
Early Childhood Teacher
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed a busy, dynamic classroom and collaborated with multiple team members daily
- Communicated clearly with parents, staff, and service providers
- Handled documentation, scheduling, and student routines with attention to detail
- Mentored student interns and supported day-to-day team coordination
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Kalamazoo RESA
Kalamazoo, Michigan
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher.
- Instructed and assessed Autistic three to five year-olds on a year round schedule
- Collaborated in the development and teaching of lessons with classroom paraprofessionals, a speech and language pathologist, a physical therapist, and an occupational therapist.
- Created lessons tailored to student needs and abilities, with an emphasis on fostering growth in social, intellectual, motor, and communication development.
- Created an inclusive supportive classroom encouraging independence at all stages
- Directed, co-taught, trained, and managed multiple parapros and classroom volunteers to create a positive, supportive teaching team.
- Supported students' communication and comprehension using a variety of visual supports, including COREboard, PECs, iPad AAC apps, individualized visual schedules, and visual task analyses.
- Created and maintained a program-wide newsletter during the COVID shutdown to support families with at-home learning activities developed by all classroom teachers, as well as the speech therapist and occupational therapist. The newsletter was well received, so it was continued and then layered with the weekly themes, skills, and activities taught in the classroom.
Crew Member (College Student)
Coldstone Creamery
Macomb, MI
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Provided customer service in a high-volume food service environment
- Handled cash, POS systems, and food preparation
- Maintained cleanliness and followed health protocols
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education
Master of Arts - Trauma And Resilience in Educational Settings
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2009
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Multitasking and time management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Customer service and problem-solving
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Zoom
- Scheduling Software
- Safety procedures
- Patience and empathy
- CPR certified
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
Professional Teaching Certificate in
K-12 COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (SA)
PK EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PK-K (ZA)
K-8 ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 ALL SUBJECTS IN SELF- CONTAINED CLASSROOM) (ZG)
K-12 LEARNING DISABILITIES (SM)
K-8 MATHEMATICS (EX)
American Montessori Early Childhood Certificate
CPR and First Aide- American Red Cross 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
08.2023 - 06.2025
Safe Sitter Instructor
Bronson Family Centered Education
04.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Kalamazoo RESA
10.2017 - 06.2022
Crew Member (College Student)
Coldstone Creamery
06.2005 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Trauma And Resilience in Educational Settings
Eastern Mennonite University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Western Michigan University
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