Danielle Burke
Wilbraham ,MA
Summary
Accomplished paraprofessional committed to delivering culturally responsive support tailored to diverse student needs within the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District. Expertise in providing personalized educational assistance, fostering literacy development, and cultivating inclusive learning environments. Proven track record of enhancing student outcomes through effective communication and targeted instructional strategies, ensuring every learner thrives academically and socially. Passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential while promoting a positive and engaging classroom atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to classrooms to enable positive learning outcomes in a classroom.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through a targeted 30 minute daily reading intervention program (UFLI) tailored to a small group instruction of four ESL students.
- Took part in a ten month weekly DESE Early Literacy professional development cohort supporting school initiatives for student growth and achievement.
- Covered classroom teacher during absences delivering scheduled lesson plans while maintaining order and structure in the classroom.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
12.2025
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Holyoke Community College
05.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Effective Communication
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Small Group Instruction
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Schedule Management
Certification
- SEI endorsement
- Responsive Classroom Training [2025]
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Substitute
Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District
04.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bay Path University
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Holyoke Community College
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