Danielle Isaacs
Educator
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 20 years of expertise in supporting children by serving as an encouraging role model to students with diverse needs & various levels of learning challenges. Expert in leading both children and colleagues in overcoming challenges by continually assessing needs both, formally and informally, as well as setting SMART goals. Enthusiastic about creating a variety of ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing an orderly and calm environment where safety and structure contribute to classroom successes. Well-versed in NY state learning standards & curriculum requirements. Adept at developing highly effective lesson plans and engaging units of study. Maintains positive relationships with parents and administrators. Communicates complex information in effective formats. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Teacher- English Language Arts & Social Studies
William Alexander Middle School 51
Brooklyn, NY
08.2002 - Current
- Teach 6-8th Grade English Language Arts standards based curriculum using workshop model & infusing Project Based Learning
- Teach 6th grade Social Studies standards based curriculum & PBL
- Work closely with teacher teams to develop & implement cutting-edge curriculum
- Established positive rapport with all students & parents through home calls, emails, & self-created 'Express Your Culture' program
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Analyzed student data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance relationships
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification & positive reinforcement strategies
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress & encourage learning goals
- Hosted & supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, & activity organization
- Graded & evaluated student assignments, papers, & course work
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom discussion, activities, and games
- Reviewed curriculum & devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Incorporated creative & engaging activities to achieve student participation & foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning, planned activities, & providing student choice.
LEAP Education Specialist
William Alexander Middle School 51
Brooklyn, NY
12.2019 - Current
- On-site instructional leader who works to support teaching artists & instructional staff with planning & implementing engaging, standards-based units, lessons, and thematic projects
- Encourage staff to reflect and revise plans leading to improved learning opportunities for diverse student population
- Support program instructional/enrichment goals by ensuring activities are structured, age-appropriate, aligned to school day instructional practices and model effective classroom management
- Coach and advise site director, teachers, and activity specialists
- Regularly observe and provide feedback to teaching artists providing advice and modeling lessons as needed
- Maintain log of such observations/feedback
- Assess effectiveness and success of curriculum and recommend changes based on student work
- Plan and implement staff development
School Leadership Team
William Alexander Middle School 51
Brooklyn, NY
09.2002 - Current
- Committee Chairperson
- Facilitate monthly meeting
- Co-Create monthly agendas
- Hold constituency elections
- Help develop school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan
- Help align budget to CEP goals
- Liaise between Parents, administration, and teachers
- Create & distribute surveys to all school constituencies informing the development of school policy and goals
- Participated in multiple C-30's for administrative vacancies
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Gathered and conducted research from multiple sources and presented results to team to create and execute goals
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Hiring Committee
William Alexander MS51
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Observe model lessons across grade and department
- Reviewed model lesson plans
- Participated in interviews of potential candidates
- Debriefed with committee and make hiring recommendations
Student Organization Advisor
William Alexander MS 51
Brooklyn, NY
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Planned grade wide activities for students including but not limited to: dances, guest speakers, day trips, & whole grade movies.
- Organized assemblies and self defense/anti-bullying workshops
- Developed & organized multiple "MS51 Field Day” at Prospect Park
- Worked with local businesses to create discount plans & benefits to “Card Carrying” members of Student Organization thus supporting local business and strengthening community ties
- Worked to get staff discounts to local businesses
- Kept records for membership and distributed membership cards
- Networked to find volunteers for presentations and workshops
- Worked for continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities, and soliciting feedback
Academic Intervention and Discipline
William Alexander Middle School 51
Brooklyn, NY
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Co-Created and Implemented AID program, established support at risk students, both behaviorally as well as academically
- Co-created Student Responsibility Contract
- Gained nearly 100% teacher support resulting in seamless and effective program where teacher input was essential & included in all plans for students
- Supported faculty in their use of filling out daily section sheets to create behavioral histories to help teachers, counselors, and administrators identify students at risk
- Conducted regular parent outreach
- Designed student accountability rewards to recognized students for being upstanding members of school community
- Mentored students to became behavioral & academic leaders gaining community service credit, letters of recommendations, and overall sense of self-worth and belonging
- Kept records of section sheets, parent outreach, and behavioral plans allowing AID program monitors to track patterns of behavior
- Facilitated one-to-one meetings, small group discussions, and family mediations in which students discussed stressors, alternate responses when triggered, and spent time on self-reflection
- Created and distributed P.R.I.D.E Certificate to recognize student achievement and gains.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Actively listened to students confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Education
Masters of Arts - Educational Leadership
09.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Art History, History
09.1993 - 08.1997
Skills
Curriculum coordination
Certification
Permanent NYS 7-12
Timeline
LEAP Education Specialist - William Alexander Middle School 51
12.2019 - Current
Hiring Committee - William Alexander MS51
09.2017 - 06.2018
Academic Intervention and Discipline - William Alexander Middle School 51
09.2005 - 06.2007
TOURO UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL - Masters of Arts, Educational Leadership
09.2005 - 06.2007
Student Organization Advisor - William Alexander MS 51
01.2005 - 01.2008
School Leadership Team - William Alexander Middle School 51
09.2002 - Current
Teacher- English Language Arts & Social Studies - William Alexander Middle School 51
08.2002 - Current
STATE UNIVERSITY oF NEW YORK, COLLEGE AT ONEONTA - Bachelor of Arts, Art History, History
09.1993 - 08.1997
Permanent NYS 7-12
Gifted and Talented extension
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Certified
Certified in Adult CPR
Certified in First Aid
Certified in Bloodborne Pathogens
Certified Wilson Educator
Certified Peer Mediator
Certified Newsela Educator and Teacher Trainer
Certified Common Sense Educator
Certified Easel.ly Instructor
Trained Safe Sitter Instructor
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