Doreen Gannaway
Katy,TX
Summary
Motivated and diligent educational professional offering a Bachelors in Business Administration, Masters in Curriculum Design and an Autism Authorization. Competent, hardworking, and dedicated educational specialist with 20 years of experience. Eager to share knowledge, skills, and experience to enhance any pedagogical program dedicated to students well being and staff enrichment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Specialist
Bonita Unified School District
San Dimas, CA
01.2004 - Current
- Teamed with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum, conduct state and district-wide assessments.
- Collaborated to providing services for students, families and staff to deliver cohesive support.
- Developed IEP's to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives/goals.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to district/school expectations and behavior management plans
- Lead team directions and provided alternative ideas
- Evaluated students needs and implemented best practices
Non-Violet Crisis Intervention Trainer
Bonita Unified School District
San Dimas, CA
09.2005 - 01.2010
- Trained newly hired and experienced teachers, psychologist, administrators, and service staff to crisis intervention techniques.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Monitored training effectiveness through observation.
ROP Teacher
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program, View
, CA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, leadership development and financial literacy.
- Helped students make optimal choices on courses to complete degrees and prepare for careers.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Worked with individuals to complete application documents for relevant vocations.
Education
Master’s Instructional Design - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
01.2019
Specialist Instruction Credential Level II/Autism Spectrum Disorder -
National University
01.2012
Bachelor’s of Science - Business Administration
Argosy University
01.2002
Skills
- Program evaluation
- Data Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Multi-schedule management
- Communication skills
- Student Study Team Organizer
- Curriculum Development
- Virtual Teaching/Meetings
Certification
- Autism Authorization - On credential
- Assistive Technology/Universal Design for Learning (2023)
- DIBELS Training - 2021 & 2022
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training - Current
- Reading Specialist Certificate - 2018
- Linda Mood Bell Training - 2018
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Trainer Training - 2010
- Behavior Management Training - 2010
- Individual Educational Program Training - 2006
Formal Assessments Used
- BRIGANCE Screening Assessment
- Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (K-TEA)
- Wechsler Individual Achievement Tests II
- Woodcock-Johnson III (WCJIII)
- *California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
Websites Frequently Utilized
- Seis
- VPort
- Illuminate
- Renaissance Learning
- Benchmark Advanced
- Canvas
- Clever
- Excel
- Google (meets, sheets, slides, forms, docs, etc.)
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
References
References upon request.
Timeline
Non-Violet Crisis Intervention Trainer
Bonita Unified School District
09.2005 - 01.2010
Educational Specialist
Bonita Unified School District
01.2004 - Current
ROP Teacher
Baldy View Regional Occupational Program, View
01.1999 - 01.2000
Master’s Instructional Design - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Specialist Instruction Credential Level II/Autism Spectrum Disorder -
National University
Bachelor’s of Science - Business Administration
Argosy University