Dawn T.

Dawn T.

Education Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Preschool Special Education supervisor

  • Education

    • The College of New Rochelle

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      Master of Science - MS Special Education
    • The College of New Rochelle

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      Masters School Leadership
    • The College of New Rochelle

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Psychology & Education
    • Westchester Community College

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      Associate of Science - AS Human Services & Early Childhood
  • Experience

    • Special education/general preschool settings

      Sept 1994 - now
      Education Administrator
    • AHRC New York City

      Apr 2000 - Aug 2013

      Led daily operations of an NAEYC accredited school of approximately 75 staff and 150 preschool children. Assisted preparing the annual budget and made necessary adjustments as needed.Ensure compliance with DOE, DOH, State and Day Care regulations and requirements.Responsible for NAEYC renewal process upon expiration.Interview, evaluate and supervise all school personnel. Schedule/conduct intake tours and review evaluations/g to determine appropriate placement. Supervise and train classroom staff (ratios 8:1:2 to Integrated UPK program of 24 children).Monitor implementation of the Creative Curriculum and provide certified coverage for head teachers.Assist in achieving initial NAEYC accreditation. Assess, develop and implement individualized programs in a Sp.Ed. classroom setting with a 12:1:3 ratio.Develop lesson plans, annual/quarterly reports. Attend annual CPSE/CSE and multidisciplinary team meetings. Supervise assistant teachers, aids, and volunteers

      • Interim Director

        Sept 2012 - Aug 2013
      • Supervising Program Coordinator

        Sept 2004 - Aug 2012
      • Preschool Special Education Teacher -center based 12:1:2

        Apr 2000 - Sept 2004
    • Advanced Therapeutic Concepts (ATC)

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2018
      SEIT Supervisor

      SEIS SupervisorInterview/train/observe/supervise Special Education Itinerant Teachers -SEIT providers in Rockland, Westchester and NYC.Train all ATC providers on the Enter Claims program designed for recording session notes and attendance. Successfully ensure the accuracy of all quarterly and annual documentation to prevent billing, quality, and compliance issues.Assisting families navigate this process, provide education on special education, and continued support.

    • HTA of New York, Inc

      Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
      CPSE Initial Evaluation Rep. / SEIS Supervisor

      CPSE Initial Evaluation Representative•Present initial evaluations and advocate for the rights of preschoolers transitioning from Early Intervention (EI) at Committee of Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings to determine eligibility for special education services. SEIS Supervisor •Observe / Supervise Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEIT) and review all educational progress reports.•Train all HTA providers in the EnterClaims program designed for recording attendance and session notes Show less

    • Optimal Care Services

      Oct 2019 - now
      SEIT Supervisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional School Building Leadership

      NYS Office of Teaching
      Feb 2009
    • Permanent Special Education

      NYS Office of Teaching
      Sept 2000
    • Permanent Teacher Certification N-6th

      NYS Office of Teaching
      Sept 2000
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Assistant

      Issued by Create with Susan on Jul 2019
      Create with SusanAssociated with Dawn T.