Danielle Crisco
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate teacher for 17 years, focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Pine Lake Preparatory
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Participated in Professional Development for Literacy, Guided Reading, UFLI, Math, Autism, mCLASS, and Digital Learning
Third Grade Teacher
Pine Lake Preparatory
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted a love of reading among students by creating an inviting classroom library and organizing engaging literacy events throughout the year.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and differentiated instruction.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Designed and developed lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Assessment student performance through Predictive Assessments, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), student-teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and student data notebooks
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Helped support and guide teachers as Lead Teacher
Fourth Grade Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, United States05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Elementary Education
Albion College
Albion, United States05.2007
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Pine Lake Preparatory
08.2014 - 06.2024
Third Grade Teacher
Pine Lake Preparatory
08.2012 - 06.2014
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2011
Fourth Grade Teacher
Central Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Reading
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Elementary Education
Albion College
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