Danielle C. Adler
West Chester
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience in the field. Seeking a position where I am able to utilize and demonstrate my strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Chichester School District
Aston, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment that encouraged student collaboration and participation.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Differentiated instructional techniques, resources, materials, and assessments to meet the unique needs of all learners.
- Analyzed assessment data to reflect on my teaching practices and drive my instruction.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and facilitate interactive lessons.
- Collaborated with grade partners, reading specialists, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families to improve student achievement.
- Trained and mentored new teaching staff.
- Participated in the leadership team in order to improve the school climate for staff, students, and families.
Learning Support Special Education Teacher (K-4)
Chichester School District
Marcus Hook, PA
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented Individualized Education Plans and behavior plans for students with a wide-range of cognitive, physical, and emotional needs.
- Conducted IEP meetings to discuss evaluation data, and to develop an individualized plan including appropriate goals, related services, and specially designed instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies, while differentiating instruction to help students meet their individualized goals outlined in their IEPs.
- Utilized ongoing assessments and progress monitoring techniques to ensure accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Collaborated with the IEP team to discuss student progress and provide comprehensive support.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, and trained regular education staff on best practices and classroom management techniques.
Long Term Substitute First Grade Teacher
Chichester School District
Aston, PA
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Established a positive and secure learning environment, conductive to learning and student achievement.
- Constructed and implemented curriculum-aligned lesson plans for First grade.
- Utilized technology daily to increase engagement and student achievement.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Collected data often to assess student progress and to drive my instruction.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, specialists, paraprofessionals and administrators to improve student growth.
TSS- Therapeutic Staff Support
Home and Community Services- CCRES
Downingtown, PA
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided specific one-on-one interventions for children on the autism spectrum in school and camp settings, focusing on replacing target behaviors with more appropriate behaviors, as outlined in the treatment plans.
- Maintained data reports on the clients’ behaviors to help determine the effectiveness of the interventions utilized.
- Collaborated with all members of the treatment team to discuss how the clients were responding to the treatment interventions, and making adjustments and changes when necessary.
Tutor
Team Tutor
Dresher, PA
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided individualized instruction to elementary-aged students in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
Per Diem Substitute
Substitute Teacher Service
Media, PA
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Substituted for classroom teachers, where I adhered closely to lesson plans while maintaining effective classroom management.
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Grades 2-6)
William Penn School District
East Lansdowne, PA
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Co-taught with the learning support teacher to instruct and support children in both the general education and learning support classrooms.
- Collaborated with the learning support teacher on best teaching practices for specific grade levels, in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
- Differentiated whole group, small group, and individualized instruction in order to meet students’ individual strengths, areas of need, learning styles, and personalities.
Education
Graduate Certification - Special Education (N-12)
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA09.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
West Chester University
West Chester, PA12.2008
Skills
- Case management
- Curriculum development
- Creating and implementing plans
- Organization
- Communication/Collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Training/Mentoring
- Data analysis
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Chichester School District
08.2019 - Current
Learning Support Special Education Teacher (K-4)
Chichester School District
09.2014 - 06.2019
Long Term Substitute First Grade Teacher
Chichester School District
09.2013 - 06.2014
TSS- Therapeutic Staff Support
Home and Community Services- CCRES
10.2011 - 08.2013
Tutor
Team Tutor
09.2011 - 08.2012
Per Diem Substitute
Substitute Teacher Service
09.2010 - 06.2012
Long Term Substitute Teacher (Grades 2-6)
William Penn School District
10.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
West Chester University
Graduate Certification - Special Education (N-12)
Immaculata University