Danielle Mariano
Hazleton
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to design inclusive lessons, activities, and individual behavior plans for diverse students with a variety of individual needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
Hazleton, PA
08.2003 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through varied evaluation methods to enhance learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and boost engagement.
- Mentored novice teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management.
Teacher
Allentown School District
Allentown, PA
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences to a group of at risk seventh grade students.
- Designed curriculum materials for all subjects, facilitating learning to students with behavioral issues.
Teacher
Manteca Unified School District
Manteca, CA
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Implemented classroom behavioral plans to foster positive and appropriate behavior among students who were expelled from their regular school setting.
- Assessed student behavior and provided constructive feedback for improvement, while implementing consequences appropriate to classroom behaviors.
- Maintained daily communication with parents regarding their children's behavior, progress, and classroom experiences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Case Worker
United Charities Inc. /United Children's Home
West Hazleton, PA
06.1996 - 08.1998
- Implemented and monitored individualized treatment and service plans in collaboration with therapists, families, schools, and community agencies for boys residing in a group home environment.
- Assisted youth in developing independent living, social communication, and problem-solving skills to prepare to successful transitions.
- Organized and chaperoned out of house day trips with smaller groups of residents to malls, public swimming pools, and parks.
Education
Masters of Education - Reading Instruction
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PABachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Serving diverse communities
Certification
- Level II Elementary Education K-6
- Middle School English
Timeline
Teacher
Hazleton Area School District
08.2003 - Current
Teacher
Allentown School District
08.2002 - 08.2003
Teacher
Manteca Unified School District
08.1998 - 08.2000
Case Worker
United Charities Inc. /United Children's Home
06.1996 - 08.1998
Masters of Education - Reading Instruction
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University