Daina Vosburgh Budris
Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf at Summit Speech School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Elementary School Teacher
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Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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Teacher of the Handicapped
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Experience
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Summit Speech School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Morris Plains School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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STEAM/iLab Teacher
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
Presented at "Are you iSTEAM Ready?" workshop. Demonstrated innovative techniques to 50 educators and administration on challenges that would prepare students for the future. Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.Created coursework to meet NJ Curriculum Standards in science, computers, mathematics, and reading.Generated challenges where problem-solving skills were necessary to complete the assignment.Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments.Monitored student progress through frequent assessments of various tasks.Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels. Show less
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Second Grade Co-Teacher for Integrated Classroom
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.Worked collaboratively with grade-level teachers, in-class support teachers, paraprofessionals and parents Show less
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Randolph School District
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fifth Grade Teacher
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills. Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions. Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension. Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships. Provided positive feedback with an emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish a solid foundation for progress. • Made data-based decisions for instruction after analyzing student's anecdotal notes and formative assessments. Show less
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Preschool Teacher
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Jul 1997 - Jun 1999
Built valuable classroom management skills, while gaining a strong understanding of various educational strategies unique to each child. Developed the capacity to deliver a broad range of detailed lesson plans to meet individual IEP goals. Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students to meet academic goals within a motivating classroom environment.Effectively used classroom spaces to encourage socialization.Extensive experience with children of varying disabilities, including those with hearing impairments, cochlear implants, autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), developmental and language delays. Show less
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Parent Infant Specialist
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Oct 1994 - Jul 1997
Created and implemented a developmental curriculum, including language development and listening skills for hearing impaired and PDD children, birth to age 3. Employed a variety of current, innovative teaching strategies and the use of multiple learning modalities to motivate, inspire, and encourage student-centered hands-on learning. Proactively managed parent relationships and taught normal childhood development to caregivers. Recorded student progress and composed bi-yearly progress reports and IEPs. Show less
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Education
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education and Teaching -
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science (M.S.), Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness -
Montclair State University
Early Childhood Education and Teaching