Danielle Balsara
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced educator with over 8 years of expertise in content development, instructional design, and classroom management. Specializes in creating engaging and effective learning materials for diverse learners. Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and update interactive content that meets educational goals and supports various learning styles. Proficient in utilizing Learning Management Systems such as Google Classroom, Canvas, and Summit Learning to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. Strong background in delivering virtual and in-person instruction, conducting onboarding sessions, and providing technical support to learners. Demonstrates excellent communication, organization, and project management skills while aligning instructional materials with organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills and Career Readiness Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Helped students explore life skills with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Collaborated with staff from career planning center, career readiness and development and education enhancement center to provide support to past, present and future students.
Realtor
UTR Texas Realtors
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed relationships with potential buyers and sellers to generate leads
- Prepared and review documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, and closing statements
- Prepared and reviewed documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, and closing statements
- Experience with CRM's including Salesforce, Follow Up Boss, and Boomtown
- Researched market conditions and trends to advise clients on the best strategies to be successful
- Managed client relationships and provide ongoing customer service
- Developed marketing strategies to promote properties through social media
- Network with other real estate agents and professionals in the industry
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
Eighth Grade English Language Arts Educator
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Delivered instruction through Zoom for remote and blended learning to students of varied ability levels
- Mentored 25 students weekly to ensure academic and emotional success through weekly one on one meetings
- Taught a specialized section of Language arts to students through Summit Learning program where students were self-directed and were able to work at their own pace based on ability levels
- Knowledge of various Learning Management Systems including Summit Learning, Canvas, Google classroom, and Blackboard
- Mentored new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement strategies
- Developed and delivered engaging language arts curricula for middle school students, improving reading comprehension and writing skills by an average of 20% over the academic year
- Created inclusive, student-centered learning environments that fostered both academic success and social-emotional well-being
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students with diverse learning needs, promoting equitable learning outcomes
- Collaborated with fellow educators, parents, and school administrators to enhance student support systems and improve classroom instruction
- Organized and led after-school programs focused on reading enrichment, helping students strengthen literacy skills in a supportive setting
Third Grade Reading Teacher
Third Future Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Taught reading and literacy skills to third-grade students, fostering early literacy development and foundational comprehension skills
- Designed and implemented interactive lesson plans to engage young learners, resulting in a 20% improvement in reading proficiency scores
- Created a positive and nurturing classroom environment, encouraging collaboration, curiosity, and a love for reading among students
- Collaborated with parents, special education staff, and administrators to support individual student learning needs and develop tailored reading interventions
- Led a school-wide literacy initiative that increased student participation in reading programs by 30%, promoting independent reading and vocabulary growth
- Conducted regular assessments and used data-driven instruction to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies for optimal outcomes
Eighth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Delivered comprehensive English Language Arts instruction to eighth-grade students, focusing on enhancing reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and critical analysis skills
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards, leading to a 15% increase in student assessment scores over two years
- Fostered a classroom environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and independent thinking through group projects, literary discussions, and writing workshops
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create cross-curricular activities, integrating language arts with history and social studies to deepen students' learning experiences
- Regularly assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback, implementing personalized strategies to support diverse learning needs
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions to help struggling students improve their writing and reading abilities, resulting in measurable progress in standardized testing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kent State University
05.2015
Skills
- E-Learning
- LMS Management
- Technology integration
- Learning assessments
- Curriculum development
- Innovative lesson planning
- ESL Certified
- Small group instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
- Effective listening
- Classroom instruction
Certification
- Texas Teaching License 4-8 Language Arts
- Safe School Ambassador
- ESL certified
- Gifted and Talented certified
Timeline
Life Skills and Career Readiness Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2024 - Current
Realtor
UTR Texas Realtors
05.2022 - 05.2024
Eighth Grade English Language Arts Educator
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
Third Grade Reading Teacher
Third Future Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
Eighth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Texas Teaching License 4-8 Language Arts
- Safe School Ambassador
- ESL certified
- Gifted and Talented certified
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kent State University
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