Results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in building partnerships, developing transformative curricula, and implementing high-impact programs. Exceptional writing and presentation skills, along with project management expertise, to effectively communicate ideas and drive successful outcomes. Proven ability to foster internal-external synergy, align teams, and achieve organizational goals. Recognized as a top 10% applicant out of 5,000 for the Professional Learning Specialist role, inspiring educators nationwide to drive positive change and enhance outcomes.
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Danielle Bean
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Amplify
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Lead partnerships with educational institutions to promote curriculum adoption and support
- Diligently research customers' unique contexts to provide high-quality professional development
- Write comprehensive reports on training outcomes, customizing content to meet stakeholder needs
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, assess program outcomes, articulate successes, receive feedback, and be coached to support ongoing professional development
- Appointed Multi-Trainer Event Lead managing cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of professional development programs
- Achieved a 97% score during intensive month-long certification process to learn and internalize curriculum, products, and various platforms
- Consistently deliver quality engagement, receiving scores of 9 or 10/10 in post-session surveys
Santa Barbara Middle School
SCIENCE/MATH TEACHER & OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEADER
01.2014 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: A student-centered school offering a holistic educational experience combining academics, arts, sports, outdoor education, and community involvement
- Autonomously developed engaging and differentiated curriculum for 9th-grade Honors Physics and 6th-grade General Science, 9 years
- Instructed Self-Awareness and Social Relationships course to 6th-grade students, five years
- Represented school in public forums, articulating the mission and initiatives to a wide audience
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Contributed to the school community by serving on various committees related to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Key Tier 1 leader providing planning and support during various arduous outdoor expeditions.
La Colina Junior High School
SCIENCE TEACHER
01.2005 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Taught 8th-grade Physical Science and 7th-grade Life Science and Health
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during curriculum development to meet NGSS science standards
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Exclusively taught SDAIE, College Prep, and Honors courses
- Mentored UCSB student-teacher candidates
- Set the record for highest science test scores in Santa Barbara Unified District
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
M.Ed. from California Teaching Credential: Secondary Science
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Studies
University Overview
Skills
- Building Trusting Partnerships
- Compelling Presentations
- Networking-Community Liaison
- Technical Writing
- Research and Data Synthesis
- Data-Driven Decisions
- Integrated Teamwork
- Mission-Driven Leadership
- Cross Department Alignment
Other skills and involvement
Other skills and involvement
- Completed 12-hour in-depth DEI training program through Ally to Accomplice.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Multimedia Instruction.
- Member, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Educational Committee.
- Private Sailing Instructor, Santa Barbara Sailing Center.
- Current Club Referee, Women's Lacrosse Team.
- Volunteer Usher - Santa Barbara County Bowl
Timeline
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SPECIALIST
Amplify
03.2023 - Current
SCIENCE/MATH TEACHER & OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEADER
Santa Barbara Middle School
01.2014 - 06.2023
SCIENCE TEACHER
La Colina Junior High School
01.2005 - 01.2013
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
M.Ed. from California Teaching Credential: Secondary Science
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Studies
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