Danielle J. Klahr Application PackageCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
KlahrDanielleJ
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9102 W. Bay Harbor Drive Bay Harbor Islands
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dklahr@gmail.com
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Special Education Teacher
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Miami Dade County Public Schools
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1420 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach FL33139
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requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an indi
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I work as educator who is experienced and knowledgeable in speci
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Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself t White
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VII of the City Code Standards of Conduct for City Officers,
I Danielle Klahr agreed to the following terms on 11/4/2016 3:57
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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djklahr@dadeschools.net 305-775-9059
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Professional Educator and Reading Coach on the MDCPS Eligibility Candidacy Roster (ECR) for Assistant
Principal with expertise in teaching, special education, curriculum develo
development. Strengths include developing curricula using Floridproviding training and
professional development, observing and coaching teachers, planning lessons, analyzing data to remediate
and creating favorable learning environments for students and te
ability to establish meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders such as teachers, staff members,
administrators, students, families, community members, and businesses.
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Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center Miami Beach FLNovember 2006 Present
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Directs instructional services related to literacy for students and prov
teachers implementing the K-12 Reading Comprehensive Research Reading Plan (CRRP) at the
school level.
Uses the coaching model (models, plans, coaches, and conferences
improve student performance.
Coordinates, monitors, and assesses students on district and state assessments used for
identification, placement, progress monitoring, and intervention services.
Assists administration and teachers with the interpretation and analysis of the assessment
data to plan effective lessons and differentiate instruction.
Attends district reading meetings and professional development bi-monthly to gain
knowledge in district and state assessments, research-based strategies, the state standards,
and the district-adopted curriculum.
Designs and presents staff development in small and large group district and
state assessments, district-adopted curriculum, data analysis, instructional planning, and
effective strategies for increasing achievement in struggling readers.
Participates on the Child Study Team to determine whether a student needs additional
services.
Plans, sets up, and organizes various activities to promote literacy and learning for the
school.
Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center Miami Beach, FL November 2006 Present
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Attends leadership team meetings to make decisions for the school.
Assists in cafeteria and bus dismissal to ensure the safety of the students.
Implements the school-wide discipline by implementing positive discipline, abiding the
school and district student code of conduct.
Creates the master schedule and individual student schedules dur
school year. Places teachers in the appropriate subject areas an
classes to meet class size reduction.
Helps with the opening and closing of schools by cataloging and distributing the textbooks,
planning and developing the curriculum, and assisting with parent and teacher orientation.
Fienberg-Fisher Elementary Miami Beach, FLAugust 2000 November 2006
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Prepared an annual IEP for each student as well as updates at mi-year and at the end of
the year, including academic testing as needed.
Prepared and implemented detailed daily lessons plans that reflect the goals and
sheets for each student.
Implemented a specific model for classroom design, academic prog
curriculum, behavior support and the provision of related services.
Assisted program staff in physically controlling students who pr
others using School Board approved Safe Crisis Management (SCM) .
Participated in faculty and professional meetings, IEP conferences and in-service classes.
Cooperated and communicated with other staff members at the scho
administrative staff, paraprofessionals, and other teachers.
Adhered to the policies and procedures established by the schoolher is
based.
Provided supervision and direction for behavioral paraprofession.
Supervised students at all times.
Served as Bertha Abess Center Chairperson. Acted as a liaison between Bertha Abess and
Fienberg-Fisher administration. Made observations of students for possibl
placements. Organized and managed field trips, class schedules,
paperwork. Held BACC case conferences with teachers.
Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center Miami Beach, FLJune 2001 August 2011
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Worked as a special education teacher for the students with Emot
Disorders, autism, and Intellectual Disabilities.
Taught the retained 3rd graders. Used effective and research-based reading strategies to
help the students improve their reading skills.
Miami Beach Adult Education, Miami Beach FLApril 2007-December 2010
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Prepared the students for their citizenship test. Provided them valuable information to
help them pass the test. Taught them how to speak English to pre
interviews.
Average U.S. Naturalization pass rate: 86%
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Nominee in Miami Beach 2010-2011
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Elected as a teacher representative to support, advise, and
provide solutions to school-wide concerns
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Elected as a teacher representative to discuss the issues in
school and act as a mediator between staff and administration
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Fundraise money for United Way for students at the
school site by actively participating in events.
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Chosen as a faculty advisor of the Best Buddies
organization. Organizes activities between the buddies and peer buddies to promote social
skills and positive friendships.
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Assists in the foundation with volunteering and organizing
activities at the foundation
foundation, where all proceeds went to the foundation.
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Participated in the 2 Cohort at the Mailman
Center for Child Development at the University of Miami. Build l
awareness of disabilities through a group project that transforms systems of care for
people with developmental disabilities.
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Educational Leadership, (All Levels)
Reading, (Grades K - 12)
English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL), (Grades K - 12)
Varying Exceptionalities, (Grades K - 12)
Education
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, Coral Gables, FL
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Florida Standards
Common Core Standards
IB MYP Language A Level 2
IB MYP Leadership
IB - Common Core Standards
Synergy Symposium (collaborative institute on problem-solving around school practices to
improve student learning)
FLDOE Clinical Educator
Skills
Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Proficient), Hebrew (Intermediate)
Technology: Smart Board/Promethean Board, Microsoft Office Suite
(Google Apps), Windows/Mac OS x Operating Systems, Social Media, typing: 50 w