Danielle Miles
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Special Education Teacher
Creative ~ Supportive ~ Compassionate ~ Accommodating
Versatile and dedicated child advocate with solid focus on the individual needs of identified and Special Education students. Caring and empathetic professional who is flexible and accommodating in the design and implementation of inspiring hands-on lessons, employing wide-ranging manipulatives and IEP’s to enhance student achievement. Skilled in addressing student needs, ensuring children will thrive and develop in an adaptable educational atmosphere. Firm behavioral management techniques, possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop an excellent rapport with all members of the school community.
Areas of proficiency include:
Multidisciplinary Education Plan
Student Motivation
Team Teaching Approach
Use of Manipulatives
Student-centered learning environment
Individualized Education Plans
Thematic Units
Multi-sensory Lessons
Parent & Teacher Conferences
Technology Integration
Learning Centers
Curriculum Development
I am a highly adaptable and versatile educator. I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach a diverse group of children, including those with ADD/ADHD, autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, speech impairments, severe reading disabilities, noncompliant behavior, learning disabilities, and physical challenges and traumatic brain injury. These experiences have helped me blossom into a well-rounded and passionate individual, who takes each student’s unique goals, needs, and interests into account, and creates effective lesson plans and activities to accommodate them.
Licenses
- NY State Special Education Generalist 5-9,
- NY State Secondary Art
Education
Masters of Science (currently in progress): Major: Educational Media Design & Technology, Full Sail University, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts (2005): Major: Visual Arts, Secondary Education, K-12 Special Education, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT; GPA: 3.
