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DANIELA MAIDA

Dobbs Ferry

Summary

Experienced and dedicated educator with a strong record of fostering student success through engaging instruction, clear communication, and effective leadership. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that support all learners and promote academic growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 3-General Education Teacher

Pennington School
09.2024 - Current
  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learning needs
  • Taught lifelong skills useful in future vocations.
  • Utilize differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
  • Integrate technology, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to enhance student learning
  • Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
  • Establish clear expectations and routines to promote a structured and respectful learning environment
  • Implement positive behavior reinforcement strategies to encourage student responsibility and growth
  • Use data-driven strategies to assess student progress and tailor instruction accordingly
  • Design and administer formative and summative assessments to track student achievement
  • Analyze assessment data to identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, special education staff, and administration to support student success
  • Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices and educational trends
  • Participate in school-wide initiatives, committees, and extracurricular activities.
  • Foster strong relationships with parents through regular communication, conferences, and progress updates
  • Encourage family involvement in classroom activities and school events
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.

Grade 4-Integrated Co-Teaching-General Education Teacher

P.S./M.S. 194
09.2018 - 06.2024
  • Communicate information from the administration to the Fourth Grade Teaching Team and coordinate major events for the grade
  • Creating unit plans and lesson plans
  • Collaborate daily with full-time Special Education Teacher to develop class activities
  • Plan collaboratively with the Fourth Grade Teaching Team for daily implementation of the Fourth Grade Curriculum
  • Prepare lesson objectives and goals following curriculum guides and the Common Core Standards
  • Provide input to IEPs
  • Attendance of IEP meetings
  • Use interdisciplinary connections to reinforce all subject areas
  • Implement a positive discipline plan which promotes student responsibility, problem-solving skills, and student accountability
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the academic and social needs of all students
  • Observe and assess student performance and keep detailed data charts
  • Teach students to be invested in their own data and classroom performance
  • Partner with parents to reinforce learning objectives in a home environment

Grade 4 & 5 Blended, Fully Remote-Integrated Co-Teaching-General Education Teacher

P.S./M.S. 194
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Teach students via remote video conferencing
  • Created immersive activities and utilized video-conference technology to enhance instruction
  • Created interactive google slides
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Collaborate daily with full-time Special Education Teacher to develop class activities
  • Plan collaboratively with the Fourth and Fifth Grade Teaching Teams for daily implementation of the Fourth and Fifth Grade Curriculums
  • Prepare lesson objectives and goals following curriculum guides and the Common Core Standards
  • Provide input to IEPs
  • Virtual attendance of IEP meetings
  • Facilitated virtual group sessions and provided one-on-one support to students
  • Use interdisciplinary connections to reinforce all subject areas
  • Implement a positive discipline plan which promotes student responsibility, problem-solving skills, and student accountability
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the academic and social needs of all students
  • Tracked class attendance and student progress
  • Teach students to be invested in their own data and classroom performance
  • Partner with parents to reinforce learning objectives in a virtual environment

Grade 2- General Education Teacher

P.S./M.S. 194
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Planned collaboratively with the Second Grade Teaching Team for daily implementation of the Second Grade Curriculum
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and ensure that all students were able to make real life connections
  • Used cooperative learning groups to encourage teamwork, peer mentoring, and socialization
  • Assisted students in setting personal and attainable reading and writing goals
  • Created a positively and culturally diverse classroom where students felt empowered, and fully capable in their abilities to succeed
  • Differentiated within the curriculum to meet students’ unique needs, particularly for English Language Learners
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Long Island University
Purchase, NY

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Skills

  • Skilled in tailoring instruction for varied learning needs
  • Experienced in Curriculum Design and Cross-Curricular Integration
  • Proficient in Data Driven Instruction and Assessment
  • Strong Classroom Management and Student Engagement Strategies

Teacher Workshops

  • Child Abuse Recognition
  • The Needs of Children with Autism
  • Violence & Prevention Training
  • Dignity for all Students (DASA) Training in Harassment, Bully, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools
  • Prevention and Intervention
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention

Independent Contractor

ESL Teacher, VIPKIDS-Beijing China, 01/01/17, 12/31/19, Work as an ENL Teacher to implement VIPKIDS Curriculum on an online platform to students aged four to twelve living in China, Teach twenty-five-minute flipped classroom lessons using an interactive PowerPoint, Provide feedback to parents and other educators at the conclusion of each lesson to enhance student outcomes.

Key Contributions

  • Sunshine Committee, 09/01/24, 06/30/25, Fostering a positive and supportive school culture by celebrating, recognizing, and uplifting staff members.
  • Math Team Committee, 09/01/22, 06/30/23, Collaborate with other committee members to cohesively align instruction in a K-8 school setting.
  • W.I.N (What I Need) Saturday School, 03/01/21, 06/30/21, Creator of a program to help foster Social Emotional Learning. Worked collaboratively with students to create a positive and safe learning environment where students feel confident to discuss feelings and concerns.
  • Curriculum Planning, 03/01/17, 06/30/17, Modify Grade 2 Go Math curriculum.
  • ENL Afterschool, 09/01/16, 06/30/17, Small group instruction to assist transitioning English Language Learners with strengthening reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • ENL Saturday School, 09/01/16, 06/30/17, Small group instruction to assist emerging English Language Learners with strengthening reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • School Leadership Program, 09/01/16, 06/30/17, Small group instruction to assist English Language Learners with strengthening reading, writing, and communication skills.
  • Math Afterschool Program, 09/01/16, 06/30/17, Small group instruction to assist students in strengthening math skills.

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Grade 3-General Education Teacher

Pennington School
09.2024 - Current

Grade 4 & 5 Blended, Fully Remote-Integrated Co-Teaching-General Education Teacher

P.S./M.S. 194
09.2020 - 06.2021

Grade 4-Integrated Co-Teaching-General Education Teacher

P.S./M.S. 194
09.2018 - 06.2024

Grade 2- General Education Teacher

P.S./M.S. 194
09.2015 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Long Island University

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mercy College

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