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Danielle Lewis

Kenosha,Wisconsin

Summary

Educator with 11 years of experience in Elementary RTI and Preschool Education. Demonstrates skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Dedicated educator committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, supportive, and academically sound for all students.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

RTI paraprofessional

Zion Elementary School District 6 at Elmwood Elementary
Zion, IL
08.2006 - Current
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Taught an average of [30] children per school year.
  • Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
  • Worked on PBIS teams Tiers I & II
  • Assessed and analyzed test scores and student progress for effective intervention
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.

Assistanst Director in charge of curriculum/ Preschool teacher

Early Bird Daycare & Preschool
Battle Ground, WA
05.2003 - 06.2006
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Supervised a group of 8-10 student teachers throughout the semester.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files.
  • Taught an average of 8-10 children per school year.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
  • Assisted and supervised 30 children through the entire school day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow.
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all activities.
  • Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2013

Early Childhood Education

Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
2003

Skills

  • Tutoring expertise
  • Experience in Head Start programs
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Organized
  • Certified Teacher Assistant
  • Lesson planning
  • Schedule management
  • Storytelling
  • National Education Association
  • Extensive RTI
  • Knowledge
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Extensive experience with educational data
  • Collaborative team member
  • Critical thinker
  • Extensive PBIS knowlege
  • Reading Tutor
  • Conflict Resolution techniques

Timeline

RTI paraprofessional

Zion Elementary School District 6 at Elmwood Elementary
08.2006 - Current

Assistanst Director in charge of curriculum/ Preschool teacher

Early Bird Daycare & Preschool
05.2003 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education

Grand Canyon University

Early Childhood Education

Lower Columbia College
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