Daphne Desulma
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Results-driven Educator with excellent leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and clients. Dedicated professional with a commitment to high standards in education and student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Special Instructor
Dynamicare Therapy
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and facilitate meeting with parents, teachers, and therapists for intervention goal integration into classroom and home-based settings for children 0-5.
- Develop creative solutions for addressing challenging behaviors, promoting positive behavior change in children with special needs.
- Document progress and maintain accurate records, ensuring timely reporting of results to funding agencies and school districts.
- Manage Individual Family Service Plan, IEP, preschool Early Childhood Mental Health consultation and Positive Support Plan caseloads.
Early Intervention Itinerant Teacher
Berks County Intermediate Unit
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Special Education Consultant
Therapy Travelers
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed a caseload of 25 high school students remotely. Hosted live sessions and promoted a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student growth through various online platforms. Provided special education resources and accommodations for students with special needs. Assessed students skills and planned activities specific to student's needs.
- Online Learning Platform used: IEP Writer, Aimsweb Plus, Ascend Math, Mastery Connect, Lexia Powerup, Near Pod, Canvas, Socrative, G Suite for Education
Early Intervention Special Instructor
Kids and Family Inc.
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Used education training to provide early intervention, parent education, play and behavior therapy and special education services for children with developmental delays.
- Worked with families and caregivers (Occupational, Speech and Physical therapists) to develop and enhance learning opportunities.
- Created multi-sensory and interactive experiences that can be repeated daily and help children meet IEP goals.
Accent Reduction Program & ESL Lecturer
American Language Center
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Help non-native speakers and international professionals learn the American accent and improve their English speaking, reading, listening and writing skills.
- Led in-depth lectures and discussions. Taught over 5 courses with about 25-30 students in attendance.
Reading Specialist
Pollock Elementary
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered research based professional development training on Common Core Learning Standards.
- Developed and implemented highly effective schoolwide literacy program.
- Served as instructional coach for teachers and administrators. Increased reading scores by grade on state reading tests. Led grade level team meetings on best practices for literacy instruction and reading intervention for at risk students.
- Provided direct instruction in emergent, beginning and transitional reading skills. Administered regular testing (Dibels, benchmarks, etc) and plan of action based on results.
Education
Master of Science - ESL Program Specialist, TESOL, Multicultural Education
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA2013
Skills
- Coaching and Adult Learning
- Program Development
- District Standards
- Best Instructional Practices
- Curriculum Development
- Special Needs/ IEP
- Research & Counseling
- Autism/ Intellectual Disabilities
- Behavioral Analyst Specialization
- Therapeutic Treatment & Support
Affiliations
Adult Education Tutor, Center for Adult Literacy －Philadelphia, PA
Provided academic and career counseling at the Center for Adult Literacy, a nonprofit organization for the disadvantaged and immigrant community.
Eastern University Commuter Association President & Founder － St. Davids, PA
Served as a leader and representative for commuter students at Eastern University. Secured services and resources though relationship and team building, community outreach, contact strategy and awareness raising activities.
Certification
Pre-K-6 Elementary Education PA Certification
Special Education PA Certification
Timeline
Early Intervention Special Instructor
Dynamicare Therapy
06.2023 - Current
Early Intervention Itinerant Teacher
Berks County Intermediate Unit
09.2020 - 09.2021
Special Education Consultant
Therapy Travelers
11.2017 - 09.2019
Early Intervention Special Instructor
Kids and Family Inc.
03.2017 - 08.2018
Accent Reduction Program & ESL Lecturer
American Language Center
01.2015 - 11.2017
Reading Specialist
Pollock Elementary
09.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Science - ESL Program Specialist, TESOL, Multicultural Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education
Eastern University
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