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Dana Smith

Dana Smith

Special Education Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    --As a special education teacher and reading specialist, I believe an educator is the bridge between the challenges of today and the generation that will solve them.

  • Education

    • Western Michigan University

      1990 - 1995
      Bachelor's of Science in Education Major: Special Education, Elementary Education Minor: Integrated Creative Arts

      Activities and Societies: Member of Student Council for Exceptional Children

    • Dominican University

      2003 - 2006
      M.A. Education: Reading Specialist Reading Teacher Education

      - Administered assessments for at-risk students using diagnostic and evaluative tools such as error analysis, running records, DIBELS, and phonics inventories- Planned and implemented individual and small group lessons to target reading challenges -Utilized both whole class and individual reading intervention programs such as Read 180, Reading Recovery and Orton-Gillingham

  • Experience

    • Kihei Elementary

      Aug 1995 - Aug 1996
      Special Education Teacher

      - Taught all subject areas in a 4th grade special education classroom (self-contained)- Modified curriculum for international students with limited English proficiency

    • Howell Public Schools

      Aug 1996 - Jun 1997
      Special Education Teacher

      - Taught mathematics and language arts in a 6th grade resource classroom- Developed and implemented an after school tutoring program for at-risk learners

    • Brown County Schools

      Aug 1997 - Jun 1999
      Special Education Teacher (self-contained)

      - Taught middle school science and literature in a self-contained classroom- Provided academic support to foster student success in elective and enrichment classes- Selected member of district-wide school improvement team (SIT)- Selected member of district-wide technology committee

    • Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401

      Aug 1999 - Jun 2002
      Special Education Teacher

      - Team taught all subject areas in a collaborative resource setting - Taught special education in a self-contained classroom- Prepared and directed IEP meetings with parents, administrators, and related staff- Member of school improvement team (SIT) and district mentoring committee - Peer mediation coach for school-wide conflict resolution program

    • District 64 Park Ridge-Niles (Lincoln Middle School)

      Aug 2002 - Jun 2006
      Middle School Special Education Teacher

      - Taught 7th/8th grade in both a self-contained and resource setting- Delivered inclusive differentiated instruction to students in a general education setting - Directed all IEP meetings, assuring goals and objectives were relevant and measurable - Coordinated IEP three year re-evaluations between administrators, parents, and support staff - Maintained timely and supportive communication between home and school

    • Compass Health Center

      Aug 2021 - now
      Education Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Education: Professional Educator License (PEL)

      State of Illinois
      Jan 2000

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Classroom volunteer, chaperone for educational field trips, assisted in organization of musical

      Issued by Lake Bluff School District 65
      Lake Bluff School District 65Associated with Dana Smith

    • Classroom reading volunteer, organized teacher recognition and student events

      Issued by PRAIRIE CROSSING CHARTER SCHOOL
      PRAIRIE CROSSING CHARTER SCHOOLAssociated with Dana Smith

    • Classroom volunteer, Registrar and member of the executive board

      Issued by Grayslake Cooperative Nursery School
      Grayslake Cooperative Nursery SchoolAssociated with Dana Smith