Phone: 201-778-3485
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Degrees and Certifications:
M.Ed., Special Education; William Paterson University B.S., Special Education; William Paterson University CERTIFICATIONS: Orton Gillingham Teacher (O.G.-T); Fairleigh Dickinson University Scottish Rite, Dyslexia Training Certificate Orton Gillingham Teacher - Tenafly Dyslexia Ctr. Wilson Language System- Endicott College Learning Disability Teaching Consultant (L.D.T-C) Teacher of the Handicapped
Mrs. Dawn Galbraith-Mazzola
Innovative special educator skilled in building positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues. Experienced in teaching various disciplines of special education. Proficient in developing effective and innovative adaptations to curriculum and authentic assessment models in an effort to foster individual and group learning. Continual professional goal to develop, direct and implement programs focused on assisting all students to recognize their ability to learn and succeed.
ACCOLADES
*Phyllis Meisel Award For Exemplary Scholarship and Dedication, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Class of 2014
*Scottish Freemason Orton Gillingham Scholarship, 2012-2014
*2010 Governor's Teacher Recognition Award
*1998 Governor's Teacher Recognition Award
*Zeta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
*Graduated Cum Laude
AFFILIATIONS
*Council For Exceptional Children (CEC)
*IMSLEC (Accrediting Quality Preparation in Dyslexia Education)
*Wilson Language System Academy
*International Dyslexia Association
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Freelance Journalist
Publications include The Bergen Record, The Herald News,
The Hoboken News, Bergen Life, and New Jersey Magazine