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Danielle J. Klahr Application PackageKlahr Danielle JNAME: Last Name First Name Middle Initial 9102 W. Bay Harbor Drive Bay Harbor IslandsHOME ADDRESS: Apt No.Home No./Street City FL 33154 State Zip Code 305-775-9059PHONE: Home Work dklahr@gmail.com Email Address Miami Beach Street 1420 Washington Avenue City FL State 33139 Zip Code Address: Miami Dade County Public Schools Position:Business Name:Special Education Teacher Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. NoƔ5HVLGHQWRI0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ'HPRQVWUDWHDQRZQHUVKLSLQWHUHVWLQDEXVLQHVVLQ0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ$UH\RXDUHJLVWHUHGYRWHULQ0LDPL%HDFK Ɣ3OHDVHcircle one): I am now a resident of: Ɣ,DPDSSO\LQJIRUDQDSSRLQWPHQWEHFDXVH,KDYHVSHFLDODELOLWLHVNQRZOHGJHDQGH[SHULHQFH3OHDVHOLVWEHORZ Ɣ$UH\RXSUHVHQWO\DUHJLVWHUHGOREE\LVWZLWKWKH&LW\RI0LDPL%HDFK" Yes No No I work as educator who is experienced and knowledgeable in special education, curriculum, adult education, and educational le Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Choice 2: Choice 3: Disability Access Committee No2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: ages, and which programs. List below: if yes, please list the names of your children, their NoƔHave you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔAre you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board? ƔWhat organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? ƔList all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: ƔI am now employed by the city of Miami Beach:No Which department? CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. FemaleGender: Physically Challenged:No White Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.Yes NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members. These laws include, but are not limited to, the following: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach Code section 2-26). o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). (re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office, from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself, or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611). Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk. “I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII – of the City Code “Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members.” I Danielle Klahr agreed to the following terms on 11/4/2016 3:57:52 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Danielle J. Klahr djklahr@dadeschools.net 305-775-9059 Professional Summary Professional Educator and Reading Coach on the MDCPS Eligibility Candidacy Roster (ECR) for Assistant Principal with expertise in teaching, special education, curriculum development, supervision, and program development. Strengths include developing curricula using Florida Standards, providing training and professional development, observing and coaching teachers, planning lessons, analyzing data to remediate students’ needs, and creating favorable learning environments for students and teachers. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders such as teachers, staff members, administrators, students, families, community members, and businesses. Professional Experience Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center– Miami Beach FL November 2006 – Present Reading Coach Directs instructional services related to literacy for students and provide technical assistance to teachers implementing the K-12 Reading Comprehensive Research Reading Plan (CRRP) at the school level.  Uses the coaching model (models, plans, coaches, and conferences) with the teachers to improve student performance.  Coordinates, monitors, and assesses students on district and state assessments used for identification, placement, progress monitoring, and intervention services.  Analyzes the school’s data overall, by grade level, by class, and by individual students, in order, to provide solutions to remediate students’ needs.  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 settings on 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 Leadership Team member  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 during the summer and school year. Places teachers in the appropriate subject areas and grade levels. Levels the 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, FL August 2000 – November 2006 3rd-6th grade Severely Emotional Disturbed Teacher/BACC Teacher  Prepared an annual IEP for each student as well as updates at mid-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 benchmarks listed on the student’s IEP, in addition to the preparation of daily task/point sheets for each student.  Implemented a specific model for classroom design, academic programming, affective curriculum, behavior support and the provision of related services.  Assisted program staff in physically controlling students who present a danger to self or others using School Board approved Safe Crisis Management (SCM) procedures.  Participated in faculty and professional meetings, IEP conferences and in-service classes.  Cooperated and communicated with other staff members at the school site including administrative staff, paraprofessionals, and other teachers.  Adhered to the policies and procedures established by the school where the teacher is based.  Provided supervision and direction for behavioral paraprofessionals.  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 possible SED placements. Organized and managed field trips, class schedules, classrooms, and BACC paperwork. Held BACC case conferences with teachers. Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center – Miami Beach, FL June 2001 – August 2011 Extended School Year Service/Third Grade Summer School Teacher  Worked as a special education teacher for the students with Emotional Behavioral 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 FL April 2007-December 2010 Citizenship/ESOL Adult Education Teacher  Prepared the students for their citizenship test. Provided them valuable information to help them pass the test. Taught them how to speak English to prepare them for their interviews.  Average U.S. Naturalization pass rate: 86% Professional Associations/Awards  Elayne Weisburd Best Teacher Nominee in Miami Beach 2010-2011  University of Miami Best Student Teacher Nominee 2000  United Teachers of Dade 2000 - 2010 Committee/Community Associations  Student Advisory Council - Elected as a teacher representative to support, advise, and provide solutions to school-wide concerns  Ombudsmen Committee – Elected as a teacher representative to discuss the issues in school and act as a mediator between staff and administration  United Way Campaign for Students – Fundraise money for United Way for students at the school site by actively participating in events.  Best Buddies – Chosen as a faculty advisor of the school’s chapter for the Best Buddies organization. Organizes activities between the buddies and peer buddies to promote social skills and positive friendships.  Sabrina Cohen Foundation – Assists in the foundation with volunteering and organizing activities at the foundation events. Organized the school’s holiday party through the foundation, where all proceeds went to the foundation.  Emerging Transformational Leadership – Participated in the 2nd Cohort at the Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami. Build leadership skills and awareness of disabilities through a group project that transforms systems of care for people with developmental disabilities. Florida Department of Education Certification  Educational Leadership, (All Levels)  Reading, (Grades K - 12)  English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL), (Grades K - 12)  Varying Exceptionalities, (Grades K - 12) Education Samuel Scheck Hillel Community School, North Miami Beach, FL HSDG University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL BS.Ed Bachelor of Science in Education: Special Education and Psychology University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL MS.Ed Master of Science in Education: Special Education and Reading Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL Ed.S Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership Training and Development  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, Cloud Computing (Google Apps), Windows/Mac OS x Operating Systems, Social Media, typing: 50 wpm