Special Education Program Manager

Tonya Daniels

503-***-**** ****************@*****.*** Fairview, Oregon

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and passionate Program Leader with 6 years of experience in program development and management, special education instruction and team leadership. Expertise in organizational development, stakeholder engagement, and recruitment. Skilled in event coordination, fundraising and grant writing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- Special Education Teacher March 2022- Present

• Serve as lead educator in specialized therapeutic education program by delivering individualized instruction in a highly structured environment supporting 10 students with Tier 3 behavioral needs and diverse exceptionalities.

• Collaborate with mental health professionals, families and sta[ to support student well-being and partnering to ensure behavior and academic goals are met.

• Case management including all legal and educational records kept impeccably.

Promoting inclusion into the general education setting by providing skills and supports necessary for engagement.

PROJECT 48 INC.- Program Developer, Operations Leader March 2019 - March 2022

• Collaborated with multiple cross functional teams by developing programs that meet critical needs of underserved youth in the foster care system, effectively balancing urgent support with sustainable development goals.

• Developed programs addressing both immediate and long-term needs, helping achieve a 75% growth in beneficiary outreach.

• Partnered in board recruitment and strategic governance, ensuring robust organizational oversight.

EDUCATION

Western Governors University- Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies in Mild to Moderate Exceptionalities in Special Education- Expected Graduation: Nov 2025

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Team Collaboration, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving.

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