Danean Balestrieri

Danean Balestrieri is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of designing and implementing standards-based curriculum tailored for students with diverse learning needs. Currently serving as a Teacher-At-Large at Neighborhood House Charter School since August 2016, Danean excels in managing Individualized Education Plans with full compliance and providing targeted small group interventions for students in grades 2-7. Previous roles include Group Leader at MGH Aspire and Teaching Fellow at Neighborhood House Charter School, where skills in social support, behavior management, and curriculum development were further honed. Danean's leadership experience spans from serving as a Senior Counselor at Silver Point Beach Club Day Camp to Team Leader and Corps Member at City Year, showcasing a strong commitment to mentoring and educational excellence. Danean holds a Master’s Degree in Assistive Special Education Technology from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.