Dana Cansian

Communicated and collaborated with teachers and administration to plan for effective interventions based on data. Assessed and analyzed data to inform personal, school-wide, and district instruction. Created a targeted pathway to academic intervention using NWEA Growth and Fluency data.

Upper Elementary Reading Interventionist/Title 1 Coordinator at Monroe Public Schools (2022-10 – Present)

• Communicated and collaborated with teachers and administration to plan for effective interventions based on data.
• Assessed and analyzed data to inform personal, school-wide, and district instruction.
• Created a targeted pathway to academic intervention using NWEA Growth and Fluency data.
• Redesigned MTSS to ensure best practices leading to a shift to a data driven decision making culture.
• Placed and monitored students to ensure all were in appropriate tiers.
• Facilitated MTSS cycle meetings.
• Created reading intervention schedules for colleagues.
• Implemented a shared Google Drive that included literary resources for staff.
• Crafted how to sheets for parents and guardians.
• Consulted in MTSS and IEP meetings.
• Increased achievement for students in grades 4-5.
• Created and presented data reports to administration, teachers, and community members.
• Tracked mastery level of NJSLA subclaims by individual classes, grade levels, and school level.
• Served as building test administrator for NWEA Growth and Fluency testing.
• Provided teachers with professional development on a variety of science of reading instrucutinal techniques.
• Trained in SIOP and Wilson Reading System.

Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction – ELA, Social Studies, & World Languages at Kenilworth Public Schools (2017-07 – 2022-06)

• Oversaw and taught NWEA MAP Growth to staff in ELA and math.
• Led NJ Curriculum Consortium with 25 school districts.
• Designed a five year ELA roadmap for K-6.
• Provided professional learning for administrative colleagues on various topics.
• Transitioned elementary school to standards based report cards.
• Created and submitted 16 points for Instruction and Program QSAC component.
• Redesigned English IV curriculum to be more culturally relevant.
• Transitioned middle school ELA to a book club model.
• Created a more robust world language department and programming.
• Support administrative colleagues with new programming and evaluations.
• Observe, evaluate, and provide targeted feedback to teachers.
• Implemented new literacy programs such as Study Island NWEA Pathways and Orton Gillingham Word Study.
• Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator.
• Oversee and guide curriculum writing to ensure mandates are met.
• Collaborate with district and building administrators to redesign the elementary Basic Skills Improvement (BSI) program to meet the educational needs of students via an enhanced MTSS model.
• Participate in the district Professional Development Plan to transition to a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model.
• Design yearly pl schedule for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment meetings for all schools.
• Guide curriculum writing to ensure appropriate standards are addressed and all learners' needs are met.
• Interview ELA, social studies, and world language teachers.
• Analyze data to make informed programming decisions.
• Facilitate grade level and department meetings.
• Complete QSAC requirements and participate in QSAC evaluations.
• Supervise ELA, social studies, and world language teachers, maintaining ongoing communication and addressing issues promptly.
• Prepare and present ongoing professional development workshops for staff members on LinkIt!, DIBELS, Orton Gillingham instruction, data analysis, and integrating companion standards across content areas.
• Provide information and assist with the district budget for ELA, social studies, world languages, and universal screener testing.
• Assisted with implementation of Tools of the Mind program for preschool.

K-5 Elementary Reading Specialist at Carteret Public Schools (2014-09 – 2017-06)

• Communicated and collaborated with teachers and administration to plan for interventions based on data.
• Assessed and analyzed data to inform personal, school-wide, and district instruction.
• Maintained accurate Title 1 records for monthly state reporting.
• Identified and placed Title 1 students.
• Maintained all instructional reading levels and benchmark growth data for all students in grades K-5.
• Created and presented data reports to administration, teachers, and community members.
• Tracked mastery level of Common Core State Standards by individual teacher and entire grade levels.
• Provided teachers with professional development on administering running records and Orton-Gillingham instructional practices.
• Trained in IMSE Orton-Gillingham Basic and Advanced continuum instruction.

Middle School ELA Teacher/CoTeacher at Carteret Public Schools (2007-09 – 2014-08)

• Taught 6th and 8th grade general education and inclusion sections.
• Actively participated on several school committees, including Humanities Curriculum Writing Project Committee, 4MAT and UBD Curriculum Committees, District Evaluation Advisory Committee, Professional Development Committee, Mentor/Mentee Induction Program Committee.
• Participated in the Kean University Writing Project.
• Provided professional development for teachers.
• Served as a full time cooperating teacher for a senior field student teacher.
• Planned lessons and provided instruction in all academic subjects for general education students and students with disabilities.
• Collaborated with parents, teachers, colleagues, and administrators to address students' needs.
• Served as a curriculum resource teacher.

Curriculum Resource Teacher (Stipend Position) at Carteret Public Schools (2007-09 – 2014-08)

Kindergarten Teacher at Carteret Public Schools (2006-09 – 2007-08)

• Planned lessons and provided instruction in all academic subjects for general education students and students with disabilities.
• Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to address students' needs.

Post Master School Administration Certification Program – Caldwell University (2021-05)

Principal Certification Program – Rowan University (2020-05)

Supervisor Certification Program – New Jersey City University (2016-05)

Reading Specialist Certification Program – New Jersey City University (2013-05)

M.A. in Reading – New Jersey City University (2013-05)

B.A. in Criminal Justice – Saint Peter's University (2005-05)