Dana
Yates
Elementary
Education
Specialist
Contact
About Me
Skills
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Friends and colleagues describe me
as friendly, positive, and enthusiastic
in my work as well as in my personal
life. I am a people person, an animal
lover, and I greatly enjoy nurturing
children toward achieving their
greatest potential.
Collaboration
Creativity
Excellent oral and
written communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Certifications include
-EC-6 Elementary All Core Subjects
-K-12 th Special Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
University of North Texas
Education
Taught three years as a Resource/Inclusion Teacher, then for one year as a Structured Learning Teacher in a self-contained classroom. Responsible also for writing IEPs and scheduling and conducting ARDs.
Provided ABA therapy for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Taught one year as a Resource/Inclusion Teacher, responsible also for setting academic learning goals and writing IEPs. Resource/Inclusion, then Structured Learning Teacher Registered Behaviorial Therapist
Resource Inclusion Teacher
Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Richardson Independent School District, Skyview Elementary Action Behavior Center
Waxahachie Independent School District, Simpson Elementary Responsive Education, Garland Classical Academy
Experience
Taught two years as a Resource/Inclusion Teacher, collaborating with staff members and students on student progress. Wrote IEPs and conducted annual ARD meetings.
Elementary Paraprofessional, Special Education
Lewisville Independent School District
Initially, taught four years at Homestead Elementary, assisting with students in a self-contained behavior class. providing emotional support to students with behavioral challenges.
Subsequently, moved to Polser Elementary and worked four additional years as a paraprofessional much in the same capacity. Pre-School Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Holy Covenant Early Childhood Program
Taught for eight years the academic skills necessary to prepare students for kindergarten.
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, Central Elementary