Janice Dunlevy

Career devoted to providing students with specific learning disabilities individualized services. Extensive experience mentoring novice teachers and student teachers in the field. Collaboration with peer teachers providing in-service and course work in theory, methodology and curriculum development, especially in reading, dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Diagnostic assessment Develop curriculum Mentor new teachers Supervise student teachers as cooperating teacher Chair Special Education Team Chair in500 student elementary school Follow timelines, documentation and develop IEPs Develop and produce website for Newton Public Schools Special Educators Designed and provide specialized instruction for individuals and small groups

Professional and highly skilled educator with extensive experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational technology integration. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving measurable results. Adaptable to changing needs and recognized for providing impactful and innovative solutions in educational settings. Excel in communication, analytical thinking, and strategic planning, ensuring effective learning outcomes and continuous improvement.

• Certifications National Board Certified Teacher Early Childhood through Young Adult Exceptional Needs Specialist2002-2012 Massachusetts Licenses2019-2024:
• Moderate Special Needs
• Reading
• Elementary Education
• English as a Second Language Mentor/Cooperating teacher for student teachers Mentor for first year classroom and special education teachers Consultant for first year special education teachers Cooperating teacher for five special education student teachers Graduate level coursework in mentoring and coaching Committee participant in mentoring taskforce, Whitman-Hanson Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Develop kindergarten curriculum in phonemic awareness Implement various code-based reading instruction such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, Project READ, Bradley Reading Program and SPIRE Assess individual achievement using instruments including WIAT-III, Woodcock-Johnson, Gray Oral Reading Test, CTOPP, Test of Early Mathematics Abilities, KeyMath Diagnostic Arithmetic Test, Test of Written Language, Directed Reading Assessment Graduate coursework in mathematics instruction; supplementing with Semple Math, TouchMath, Teacher’s Lounge Written language instruction with Six Traits and Empower

National Board Certified Teacher Early Childhood Through Young Adult Exceptional Needs Specialist 2012

Massachusetts Licenses 2019-2024

Moderate Special Needs

Reading

Elementary Education

English as a Second Language Endorsement