Daniela Gilhuly
Fairfield
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with 13+ Years of experience effectively managing 20-25 students with varying needs and skill sets. Adept at engaging teaching techniques and differentiation. Seeking to assist young learners in reaching their full potential by collaborating with staff to implement effective intervention programs and strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Westport Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent enforcement of rules and expectations, resulting in a focused learning environment conducive to success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' understanding of broader themes and connections between subjects.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support throughout their first year in the profession.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement by participating in curriculum development committees and attending regular staff meetings.
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Stamford Public Schools
09.2013 - Current
- Enrich mathematics instruction through stations, hands on manipulatives and technology in order to support Everyday Mathematics program.
- Create literacy lessons incorporating a balance literacy approach including guided, shared and independent reading for both Reader/Writers Workshop model and Daily Five.
- Differentiate across all content areas and collaborate with special education teacher to address student needs and IEP goals.
- Administer benchmark assessments to track student progress.
- Implement various classroom management tools and positive behavior strategies.
- Collaborate with parents to establish a strong home/school connection.
- Organize materials to prepare for the CT Smarter Balanced exam in English Language Arts and Math
Long Term Substitute Teacher-Literacy Support Specialist
Toquam Magnet Elementary School-Stamford, CT
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Analyzed data in order to create literacy intervention groups.
- Created and implemented support programs for struggling readers in 1st and 2nd grade
- Assisted classroom teachers during small group instruction
- Attended PLC meetings to assist teachers in the goal setting process.
Long Term Substitute Teacher-1st Grade
Davenport Ridge Elementary School, Stamford, Connecticut Stamford, CT
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Effectively managed a 1st grade classroom during teacher’s maternity leave
- Planned and implemented differentiated lessons using the district curriculum and Common Core Standards.
- Facilitated parent/teacher conferences on behalf of the classroom teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Quinnipiac University
01.2011
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
01.2021
Masters of Arts - Elementary Education
Quinnipiac University
01.2012
Skills
- DIBELS Testing
- Trained in Thinking Classrooms pedagogy
- GOOGLE Classroom
- ELL Sheltered Content Area Instruction
- Balanced Literacy
- RULER Social Emotional Learning
- Readers/Writers Workshop
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Daily Five
- Responsive Classroom
Certification
- CONNECTICUT:
- Provisional Educator Certificate
- Endorsement Code 013 (K-6)
- NEW YORK:
- Childhood Education Professional Certificate (1-6)
Timeline
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Westport Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
4th Grade General Education Teacher
Stamford Public Schools
09.2013 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher-Literacy Support Specialist
Toquam Magnet Elementary School-Stamford, CT
02.2013 - 06.2013
Long Term Substitute Teacher-1st Grade
Davenport Ridge Elementary School, Stamford, Connecticut Stamford, CT
10.2012 - 02.2013
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Masters of Arts - Elementary Education
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Quinnipiac University
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