DANA FARRELL

15 Butternut Drive w Hatboro, PA 19040 w 215-385-0530 w dfarrell0425@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

La Salle University Philadelphia, PA

Master of Arts in Education Degree January 2016
Dual Major: Early Childhood (Pre K 4) and Special Education (Pre K 8)
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Temple University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree May 2012
Communication Sciences and Disorders

CERTIFICATION:

Pennsylvania Instructional I, Grades PK-4 (Pending)

Pennsylvania Instructional I, Special Education PK-8 (Pending)

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:

Simmons Elementary School Horsham, PA

Student Teacher (Fall, 2015) Autistic Support Grades 1-3
Created daily lesson plans for 2nd and 3rd graders in reading, mathematics, and writing
Modified assessments to meet the academic needs of students
Implemented a visual schedule in the classroom to promote organization and structure
Collaborated with grade level and IEP teams to determine differentiation of instruction
Participated in the planning and writing of IEPs
Hatboro Horsham High School Horsham, PA
Co-Teacher (Summer, 2014) La Salle Summer Practicum Grade 1
Collaborated with co-teacher to design and implement lesson plans
Designed and implemented lesson plans to accommodate 28 first grade students through
utilization of the 4MAT system
Designed lesson plans aimed at meeting ESY goals
Maintained classroom management using a visual schedule, clip-up system, and call-andresponse
Simmons Elementary School Horsham, PA- January 2013 June 2015
One-to-One Assistant, K-5 Autistic Support and Life Skills Classrooms
Assisted students with developmental disabilities in academics and special content areas
Designed positive reward systems that were specific to students needs
Provided one-to-one assistance in academics and behavioral support
E.T. Richardson Middle School Springfield, PA- September 2012 November 2012
One-to-One Educational Assistant, Grades 6-8 Life Skills Classroom
Assigned to a middle school student with Rett Syndrome and additional medical issues
Provided one-to-one assistance in helping student to communicate

EMPLOYMENT:

Camp Lee Mar Lackawaxen, PA- June 2011 August 2012

Camp Counselor and Speech Specialist
Lived with children of mild-moderate disabilities and provided a structured daily routine
Hatboro-Horsham ESY Camp Horsham, PA- June 2009 August 2009
Camp Counselor
Assisted students develop social skills as outlined in their IEPs

RELATED
EXPERIENCE:

Camp Pals April 2015-Present

Mentor to young adults with Down syndrome
Eleanor M. Saffran Center for Cognitive Research August 2011-April 2012
Aphasia Lab Volunteer
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Sept. 2009-May 2012
President May 2011-May 2012
Best Buddies September 2009-May 2012
Treasurer May 2011-May 2012