Overview
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Danielle DeLizzio

Delran,NJ

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District
09.2017 - Current
  • Experience teaching a variety of programs including Special Education programs (ICR, RCO, LLD), Basic Skills & Intervention, and Gifted & Talented.
  • Create lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devise educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluate and assess student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provide a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Establish a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Contribute to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.

Elementary School Teacher

CEIP Pablo Sarasate
09.2016 - 06.2017

English Teacher for Preschool, First, Third, and Sixth Grade Classes

  • Taught English as a second language to students of various proficiency levels in a culturally diverse classroom setting.
  • Designed and delivered engaging lessons focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
  • Adapted instruction to meet the needs of individual learners and foster language acquisition through immersive, interactive activities.
  • Promoted cross-cultural understanding and built strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues in an international setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
05-2016

Study Abroad Program: Spanish

Universidad De Alcalá
Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
05-2014

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom management
  • Organizational skills
  • Cultural awareness

Professional Development

Instruction & Curriculum

  • Differentiated Instruction Strategies
  • Standards-Based Lesson Planning
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Reading, Writing and Math Workshop


Assessment & Data

  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Formative and Summative Assessments
  • Using Standardized Testing to Inform Instruction


Classroom Management & Social Emotional Learning

  • Positive Behavioral Interventions
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Restorative Practices


Equity & Inclusion

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
  • English Language Learner Strategies
  • Special Education Accommodations and Modifications


Technology & Integration

  • Integrating Technology into the Classroom
  • Training in Commonly Used Sites, such as Google Classroom, GoGuardian, AI, Canva, Flipgrid, etc.
  • Vivi and SmartBoard Trained


Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentoring New and Student Teachers
  • Professional Learning Communities Facilitation
  • Curriculum and Assessment Writing and Vertical Alignment

Leadership

Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers

2024-Present

  • Host and mentor a student teacher through a comprehensive classroom experience, providing guidance in lesson planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment.
  • Model effective teaching practices and offer regular feedback through observation and reflection.

Mentor for New Teachers

2023-Present

  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to new teachers to foster professional growth, instructional effectiveness, and reflective practices.
  • Offer mentorship in lesson planning, classroom management, curriculum implementation, and assessment strategies.
  • Serve as a resource for navigating school policies, procedures, and culture.

Science Coordinator

2023-Present

  • Serve as an instructional leader supporting science education across the school by mentoring and collaborating with teachers.
  • Manage science supplies and maintained an organized, well-stocked science storage area to support hands-on learning.

Fifth Grade Level Leader

2022-2023

  • Served as the liaison between the fifth grade team and administrators, advocating for teacher and student needs.
  • Led monthly meetings to support instructional alignment and collaborative planning.

Girls on the Run Coach

2017-2019

  • Coached girls through interactive running lessons to help them develop essential social, emotional, and physical skills and build healthy habits.

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District
09.2017 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

CEIP Pablo Sarasate
09.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The College of New Jersey

Study Abroad Program: Spanish

Universidad De Alcalá
Danielle DeLizzio