Dana Toth

Special Education Teacher at NYC Department of Education

Long Beach, New York, United States

About

I have over 3 years of special education experience on the high school level. I have taught special classes and ICT English classes for 9-12 grades. Previously, I worked at investment adviser firms that managed hedge funds, long only funds, mutual funds and separately managed/institutional accounts. I also, managed my own tutoring business that included test prep for SAT and Regents exams. Education is my calling and I will continue to educate students and remain on the DOE team of teaching professionals.

Experience

  • Special Education Teacher at NYC Department of Education
    Sep 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

    I work on preparing my students for their English Common Core and English Regents Exams. I include critical reading, listening comprehension, and writing in my lessons. I also write IEPS, contact parents and try to make my students have a successful school year they can be proud of.

  • The Blackstone Group (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Compliance Analyst
      Nov 2005 - Sep 2009 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Senior Compliance Analyst in Blackstone Asia Advisors L.L.C. to Asia focused 1940 Act closed end Funds and a hedge fund. Responsible for SOX filings including N-SAR, N-CSR and N-Q, setting up press releases for distribution, payment to Board of Directors, Board meeting materials, reviewed marketing material, website content and RFPs, updated AVD part I and II.

    • Compliance Analyst
      Nov 2005 - Nov 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Audited employee trading records for completeness, updated ADV part I and II for various investment advisers, administrator to FINRA's web CRD system, filed U-4 and U-5 forms, 407 letters, personal trade clearance.

  • ForstmannLeff (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Junior Compliance Officer
      Jan 2003 - Nov 2005 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Assisted with SEC exam. Reviewed client files for proper KYC documentation, implemented electronic personal trade monitoring system, updated ADV part I and II, researched expemtions from CPO and CTA status, assisted with new hire orientations, COE training, maintained employee gift log, and business continuation list. Liaised with proxy administrator and portfolio analysts on voting guidelines.

    • Client Relations/Marketing Associate
      Sep 2001 - Dec 2003 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Account openings, updated presentation books, provided limited partners with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, maintained client files, database entry for client information summaries, scheduled appointments and client meetings.

  • Owner/Director at A+ Learning Center
    Mar 1994 - Jan 2002 · 7 yrs 11 mos

    I was responsible for the sale of educational services to clients who required extra help in learning strategies and in other academic areas.I also administered diagnostic testing and tutored students of all ages, levels and abilities.