Michael Dann
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Special Education Teacher with a proven track record of student success in academic performance, student engagement, and behavior. Skilled in crafting exciting, individualized lessons that inspire students to achieve challenging goals in academics, as well as social emotional learning. Continuously staying up to date on the best evidence proven strategies in order to fine tune my craft. Expert at writing and presenting precise, clear, and effective IEPs that improve my student's skills in all areas of need. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in a team-based, structured, joyous environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher for TK- 5th Grade
Anna Kyle Elementary School
Fairfield-Suisun
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for every special education student on my caseload
- Crafted a warm and welcoming classroom wherein every student feels safe, heard, respected, and cared for.
- Identify and implement goals tailored to student's needs with accommodations and supports built in to enable each student to reach their goals
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, para educators, and support professionals to maximize the effectiveness of evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated a love for school and learning among students by integrating interactive approaches and by utilizing PBIS practices..
- Create engaging, goal oriented, individually tailored lessons that utilize multi-sensory evidence based practices.
ILC (SDC) 2nd/3rd grade teacher
Dixon USD-Tremont Elementary
- Current
- Develop and implement individualized educational plans for every special education student on my caseload
- Identify and implement goals tailored to student's needs with accommodations and supports built in to enable each student to reach their goals
- Coordinate with parents, paraeducators, and support professionals to ensure evidence based practices are being fully implemented with maximum effectiveness
- Further students ability to communicate with the use of their SGD's (Ipad or PECS system) through modeling and direct instruction
- Ensure students continue to love school and learning through fun learning activities and through the use of PBIS practices, especially the use of the Nurturing Heart and Healing Center Engagement practices
- Create engaging, goal oriented, individually tailored lessons that utilize multi-sensory evidence based practices.
Substitute Teacher
Dixon, Travis and Fairfield-Suisun School Districts
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of the daily class routine including distributing and collecting study material, keeping attendance records, carrying out lunch and recess duties, and ensuring classroom management by setting easy to follow rules and firm limits
- Additionally, I am responsible for leaving the classroom teacher a note describing how the day went including any adjustments I made to the schedule due to time constraints and for ensuring all instructional materials are returned to their proper place
- It has also been my pleasure during my time as a substitute teacher to collaborate with other teachers on lesson plans, classroom management, and logistical issues
- Since the beginning of the Spring semester 2019 I worked almost exclusively (and learning a lot) as a substitute for special education classrooms.
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
Vacaville
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Monitor and adjust the educational plan for 40-50 students, coordinate between all involved educators, caregiver requests, and in-house assessments to develop an effective educational plan of action to meet each student's needs
- Personally continue to work with all students with behavioral and/or learning challenges
- Work with tutors to ensure the education plan is being implemented appropriately and proceeding according to expectations
- Review resumes, interview prospective tutors and hire new tutors
- Meet with parents to discuss academic progress and make adjustments to the education plan
- Schedule 40-50 students between 8-10 tutors in such a way so every student is matched with an appropriate tutor, considering such things as age, subject matter, and personality profiles
- Recruit, hire, train, and support new instructors
- Maintain a positive and enjoyable work environment for instructors and administrative staff.
University Instructor Freshman English
Sonoma State University
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Syllabus design and implementation including choosing course materials
- Taught proper study habits and use of University resources
- Research, essay writing, and reading comprehension were the focus of the course.
Education
Education Specialist -
Alliant University
03.2020
Coursework completed for Masters in Literary Analysis -
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA06.2013
Bachelor's Degree - English (Literature)
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2009
Skills
- Healing Center Engagement (A DEI approach)
- Science of Reading Certification (SDSU)
- PBIS strategies
- Passion for (and record of) student growth
- Coordination system with colleagues, parents, paraeducators, and support professionals
- Multi-sensory evidence-based practices
- Behavior Modification through positive reinforcement
- Administration of Woodcock Johnson IV, Brigance, and WIAT formal assessments
- PECS Lv 1 training completed
Certification
- Science of Reading Certification (SDSU)
- Healing Center Engagement Certification (a DEI practice)
- PECS level 1 training,
Awards
- Dean's List August 2007 and June 2009
- Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Shakespeare and Literary Theory courses
- Guest lecturer for Jewish Literature course
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Resource Teacher for TK- 5th Grade
Anna Kyle Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Dixon, Travis and Fairfield-Suisun School Districts
11.2018 - 06.2019
Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
04.2016 - 06.2018
University Instructor Freshman English
Sonoma State University
08.2010 - 06.2011
ILC (SDC) 2nd/3rd grade teacher
Dixon USD-Tremont Elementary
- Current
Education Specialist -
Alliant University
Coursework completed for Masters in Literary Analysis -
Sonoma State University
Bachelor's Degree - English (Literature)
Sonoma State University
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