Daniel Walsh
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered English educator with a strong background in World Literature and AP Language and Composition. Skilled in fostering analytical reading, rhetorical writing, and cultural awareness through engaging, standards-aligned instruction. Committed to creating inclusive, discussion-rich classrooms that encourage critical thinking and global perspectives. Proven success in helping students achieve academic growth and college readiness through innovative curriculum design and individualized feedback. Achieved an average SAT growth of 50 points, fostering student engagement and critical thinking. Expert in differentiated instruction and multicultural education, creating a collaborative environment that promotes academic success and social-emotional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
DSST: Green Valley Ranch
08.2023 - Current
- Instructed over 10 English II and 11th Grade AP Language and Composition.
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons in English II and AP Language and Composition, aligned with state and College Board standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Integrate critical reading, rhetorical analysis, and academic writing skills to prepare students for the AP exam and college-level work.
- Curate multicultural and contemporary texts to foster global awareness and cultural literacy.
- Create thematic units that connect literature to history, philosophy, and current issues.
- The average growth of 50 points on the SAT from the start of the year to the test.
- Eighty percent of students are college-ready as it relates to scoring on the SAT in relation to state standards.
- Support students' social-emotional growth by fostering confidence in self-expression, and critical thinking.
- Provide individualized academic support, writing conferences, and college essay guidance.
- Sponsor or advise extracurricular activities, such as literary magazines, book clubs, writing clubs, and debate teams.
- A founding member of our school's chapter of the National Honor Society, as well as a student advisor.
- Cultivate a classroom culture that values inquiry, collaboration, and respect for diverse perspectives.
- Implement active learning strategies, such as Socratic seminars, peer review workshops, and project-based learning.
- Utilize technology (e.g., Google Classroom, Pear Deck, edulastic) to enhance engagement and accountability.
Education
Master of Science - Media Sociology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational Technology
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Multicultural education
- Literacy skills
- Student Assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Student engagement
- Rhetorical analysis
- Academic writing
- Multicultural literacy
- Thematic unit design
- SAT preparation
- Social-emotional support
- Individualized instruction
- Peer review workshops
- Communication skills
Certification
- Certified Secondary Educator - Illinois State Board of Education
- Google Certified Educator - Google
Timeline
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
DSST: Green Valley Ranch
08.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Media Sociology
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
West Virginia University