Danielle DeCorte
Teacher
Cape Coral
Summary
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher focused on utilizing strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to create an engaging learning environment. Committed to implementing Kagan structures to enhance student engagement, promote teamwork, and improve academic success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Gifted and Talented Classroom Teacher
Tropic Isles Elementary school
North Fort Myers
08.2018 - Current
- 2019-2021 Grade Level Chair- Collaboratively plan for student success by working with administrators, parents, and colleagues to develop and implement educational standards in the classroom.
- Guided the 3rd-grade team through vertical and horizontal curriculum mapping, ensuring seamless alignment with state standards and smooth academic transitions from 2nd grade and into 4th grade.
- 2019-2024 ELA, Math, and Science Leading and Learning team representative
2nd Grade Gifted and Talented Classroom Teacher
Maplewood Elementary school
coral Springs
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Team Leader, August 2017- June 2018
- Designed lesson plans to maximize instructional time and enhance student engagement.
- Incorporated various teaching strategies to meet the needs of students with diverse abilities and learning styles.
- Established and maintained classroom management techniques that fostered a conducive learning environment for all students.
- Developed Educational Plans (EP) designed to meet the needs of individual students.
- Evaluated student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods, adjusting instruction based on assessment results.
- Successfully implemented school-wide initiatives such as: School Wide Positive Behavior Plan (SPBP), Thinking Maps.
Education
Gifted Endorsement -
Broward County Public Schools
Broward County, FL01-2017
B.A.E - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01-2014
Associate of Arts (AA) - General/Transfer
Palm Beach Community College
Boca Raton, FL01-2010
Skills
- Gifted education
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Standards alignment
- Classroom management
Certification
Florida Professional Educators Certificate, DOE # 1289820, Elementary Education (K-6), ESOL Endorsement, Gifted Endorsement
Professional Development
- Fundations: Level 2, 10/01/15, 01/01/16
- Thinking Maps Training, 08/01/15, 05/01/16
- Microsoft Academy, 06/01/16, 08/01/16
- Implementing Math Centers K-2, 09/01/17, 10/01/17
- Small Group Guided Reading K-2, 11/01/17, 01/01/18
- Canvas for Teachers, 12/01/17, 02/01/18
- Benchmark Assessment System K-2, 03/01/18, 03/01/18
- Differentiated Literacy Centers K-5, 03/01/18, 05/01/18
- Science of Reading, 07/01/24, 07/01/24
- Clinical Education/Collegial Coaching, 06/01/25, 08/01/25
- Classroom Management for ESE Services, 01/01/26, 01/01/26
Timeline
3rd Grade Gifted and Talented Classroom Teacher
Tropic Isles Elementary school
08.2018 - Current
2nd Grade Gifted and Talented Classroom Teacher
Maplewood Elementary school
08.2015 - 06.2018
Gifted Endorsement -
Broward County Public Schools
B.A.E - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts (AA) - General/Transfer
Palm Beach Community College