Danielle DeSilvestro
Ruskin,NE
Summary
Hardworking Middle School Teacher bringing 5 years of education experience with a background in the biological sciences. Adept at delivering lessons, evaluating student progress and preparing for standardized tests. Dedicated educator offering friendly and relatable approaches to learning creating interactive and investigative labs that allow students to experience science from a real-world perspective.
In addition to building lessons for my own students, I also have experience helping relatives and friends develop their homeschooling curriculum for their own children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Riverview, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Developed immersive activities to bring various scientific topics to life for students.
- Supervised after-school clubs dedicated to exploring various areas of science.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Promoted inquiry-based learning approaches through open-ended questions during class sessions.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching science at the middle school level.
- Organized and expedited chemistry labs and anatomical dissections.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Created an assessment system to evaluate student progress in the science classroom.
- Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in classroom.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
Analytical Lab Technician
Benchmark Enviroanalytical
Palmetto, FL
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Developed and validated analytical methods to measure the concentration of compounds in samples.
- Completed analyses of solids, liquids and gaseous materials to assess nature and reactivity.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Oversaw lab equipment stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Developed standard operating procedures for use in the lab environment.
- Reviewed experimental data to catch potential lab errors and correct mistakes.
- Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
- Maintained accurate records of laboratory activities and results.
- Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
- Trained new personnel on proper laboratory techniques according to established protocols.
- Supplied quality control data for regulatory submissions to support corrective actions.
- Provided technical support to research scientists in areas such as cell biology, genetics, immunology or biochemistry.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during the sampling process.
- Analyzed test results and documented findings accurately.
- Maintained and updated records of sampling activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Tampa, FL05-2017
Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Referral Coordination
- Background in Marine Science
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Group Leadership
- Laboratory Management
- Team Collaboration
- Licensed in Florida
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Compliance
- Organizational Ability
- Laboratory Oversight
- STEM Integration
- Student Assessment
- Specimen Handling
- Program Implementation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microscope Expertise
- Hands-On Learning
- IEP Familiarity
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Florida Educator Certificate
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
Analytical Lab Technician
Benchmark Enviroanalytical
05.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
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