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Daniel Tripodi

Nazareth

Summary

An adaptable, patient, understanding, and motivating educator. One efficient enough to provide students in need with additional aid and capable of discerning the best method to do so. One knowledgeable of the stages and implications of typical and atypical adolescent development. An educator who is adept in classroom management and can make students feel comfortable around their peers and intrigued by class material.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Rutherford Lab
09.2024 - Current
  • Worked with undergraduate and graduate researchers to study the role of executive functioning, working memory, and Self-Regulated learning in moderating student motivation within different learning environments
  • Analyzed the influence of various digital and physical learning games on student intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
  • Conducted in-person observational research to document and analyze behavioral patterns in various educational environments, including traditional classrooms and digital learning platforms
  • Collaborated in designing and refining research parameters to effectively measure target statistics and behavioral data and graded educational assessments with precision to measure outcomes accurately
  • Compiled, cleaned, and maintained large datasets to ensure data integrity for analysis
  • Operated and monitored tools, including eye-tracking systems and digital learning platforms, to collect behavioral and cognitive data on the duration and type of student attention during different tasks
  • Prepared summaries, visualizations, and preliminary analyses for internal lab meetings and presentations
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.

Teaching Assistant

University of Delaware
02.2021 - Current
  • As part of a university program, facilitated classrooms in various primary, secondary, and trade schools in Delaware (Paul M
  • Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, Newark High School, Kirk Middle School, Alfred G
  • Waters Middle School)
  • Co-taught and taught lessons in Social Studies (History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, and Psychology) to various student age groups
  • Planned lessons, graded assessments, tutored, adapted preestablished lessons to accommodate diverse needs and incorporate digital technology, and connected content to real-life applications, focusing on inspiring intrinsic motivation.
  • Worked with students to create and implement tailored IEP and 504 education plans

Entrepreneur

Rewind Auto Detailing
04.2018 - 09.2024
  • Established an automotive detailing business
  • Used effective sales and advertising techniques through online and physical promotional materials and competitive pricing
  • Expanded sales by training and managing additional employees and maintaining an 80% customer retention rate

Research Assistant

Project PAC
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with educators in primary and secondary schools throughout Delaware and southern Pennsylvania
  • Administered one-on-one and group assessments to diverse age groups of school children to identify cognitive links between adolescent English and math capabilities
  • Frequently worked with individuals and groups of school children, building productive and comfortable rapport with student participants
  • Collaborated with research colleagues to improve student experiences while participating in the study and modified research parameters to incorporate and implement feedback from numerous sources
  • Adhered to IRB-approved research parameters in actively collecting data and maintaining participant privacy during the data organization process
  • Graded assessments and organized data using physical and digital means
  • Became adept with Microsoft Excel

Marketing Assistant

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Entrusted with multiple positions at a minor league baseball stadium
  • Conducted market analysis to implement efficient weekly inventory adjustments
  • Managed point-of-sale transactions across various retail stations, trained new employees and ensured inventory levels were consistently maintained by monitoring and restocking stations before and during games

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History Education

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2025

Certificate - German Language And Literature

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2024

Skills

  • Teaching and Student Engagement
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development and Progress Monitoring
  • Creative Thinking and Visual Communication
  • Individualized Student Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Literacy Development and Study Skills Support
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Patience
  • Time Management and Conflict Resolution
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Interests

  • Pedagogy
  • Mental Health Counseling and Research
  • Electronic Music Production and Audio Mixing
  • Playing Musical Instruments (Drums and Piano)
  • Drawing/Sketching
  • Organic Cooking
  • Travel
  • Physical Fitness (Swimming, Running, Weight-Lifting, Hiking)
  • Reading (History and Psychology)

Timeline

Research Assistant

Rutherford Lab
09.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Project PAC
09.2023 - 06.2024

Teaching Assistant

University of Delaware
02.2021 - Current

Marketing Assistant

Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
04.2019 - 10.2019

Entrepreneur

Rewind Auto Detailing
04.2018 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - History Education

University of Delaware

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Delaware

Certificate - German Language And Literature

University of Delaware
Daniel Tripodi