Danon Wynne
Harrison,MI
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Long Term Substitute Teacher
Gladwin Community Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Prepared I.E.P's and helped conduct meetings with parents and other professionals.
- Compiled data on students as to reading, writing, and math.
- Wrote progress reports and provided grades for General Education teachers.
- Did Medicaid billing for my Special Education students.
Educator
Gladwin Community Schools
08.1990 - 08.2024
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Conducted small groups, large group, and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at full potential.
- Employed assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Spearheaded summer school initiatives to improve student achievement, based on data analysis.
School Improvement Representative
Gladwin Community Schools
09.2013 - 09.2022
- Gathered, organized and input information for 500 students into digital database.
- Led development of the School Improvement Team that addresses student achievement.
- Monitored implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
- Budgeted monies for programs and professional development.
Special Education Case Manager
Gladwin Community Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
Department Chairperson
Gladwin Community Schools
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Facilitated and ran grade level meetings.
- Analyzed student data of 500 students.
- Input data into database for facility to access.
- Typed 60 word per minute.
Student Assistance District Coordinator
Gladwin Community Schools
08.1992 - 08.2008
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for 300 students.
- Gathered and organized materials to support students and their families.
- Interacted with students to provide them with administrative or personal guidance.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and their teachers, parents, peers and their community.
- Coordinated outside agencies and counselors to meet with students in need of mental health assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.1989
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Marygrove College of Detroit
Detroit, MI12-2004
Skills
- Program Development
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Long Term Substitute Teacher
Gladwin Community Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education Case Manager
Gladwin Community Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
School Improvement Representative
Gladwin Community Schools
09.2013 - 09.2022
Department Chairperson
Gladwin Community Schools
09.2008 - 09.2015
Student Assistance District Coordinator
Gladwin Community Schools
08.1992 - 08.2008
Educator
Gladwin Community Schools
08.1990 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Central Michigan University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Marygrove College of Detroit
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