Danielle Mills
Rankin County School District
FLOWOOD,MS
26
years of professional experience
Curriculum Designer and Instructional Designer with extensive experience in developing standards-aligned, digital-first curriculum and assessments for secondary education. Achieved impactful educational outcomes through strong analytical reasoning and data-driven strategies, fostering collaboration to address individual learning needs. Focused on enhancing instructional quality and learner engagement through innovative intervention systems and effective communication.
Work History
Interventionist (Math and ELA)
4 Years 7 Months- Designed and implemented a school-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention curriculum for math and ELA, tailored to student demographics and instructional context.
- Developed print and digital instructional materials (PDFs, slide decks, Google Classroom resources, Canva-designed assets) for seamless integration with Pear Assessment and Google Classroom, enhancing instructional delivery.
- Led annual MTSS-aligned curriculum cycles, revising content based on student performance data, classroom feedback, and instructional priorities.
- Integrated AI-supported drafting and revision workflows, combining structured prompts, reusable templates, and classroom feedback to continuously improve instructional quality.
- Built adaptive lesson templates and content parameters using ChatGPT project tools for rapid customization of instruction, responding effectively to formative assessment results.
- Integrated AI-supported drafting and revision workflows, utilizing structured prompts and reusable templates to enhance instructional quality based on classroom feedback.
- Developed print and digital instructional materials (PDFs, slide decks, Google Classroom resources, Canva-designed assets) deployable through Pear Assessment and Google Classroom.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews to ensure alignment with state standards, instructional frameworks, and internal quality expectations.
- Developed engaging curriculum materials aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology into lesson plans effectively.
- Mentored new educators on curriculum design strategies and resource utilization.
Classroom Teacher & Curriculum Developer
25 Years 7 Months- Collaborated with district math specialists to implement and refine a vertically aligned secondary math curriculum, ensuring coherence from Algebra I through Algebra II.
- Co-developed instructional guides and lesson structures to support consistent implementation of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II across classrooms.
- Designed and shared teacher-facing curriculum materials adopted consistently over eight years, enhancing instructional quality.
- Integrated literacy strategies into math curriculum design to support comprehension, academic vocabulary, and structured written responses.
- Created reusable curriculum lessons, assessments, and instructional supports, enabling multiple educators to adapt resources effectively.
- Integrated literacy strategies into math curriculum design, fostering comprehension and enhancing academic vocabulary and structured written responses.
- Partnered with administrators and instructional teams to align curriculum expectations and instructional practices across grade levels.
Online Educator & Curriculum Support (Remote)
3 Years- Designed and delivered standards-aligned virtual instruction within a fully remote, statewide online public school serving K–12 students.
- Developed asynchronous digital lessons on Desire2Learn (D2L) platform, enhancing modularity, self-paced learning, and accessibility for K–12 students.
- Created video-based instructional content with Adobe Live Lesson, integrating clarity checkpoints, guided practice, and comprehension assessments to support student understanding.
- Created video-based instructional content using Adobe Live Lesson, incorporating planned stopping points for clarity, guided practice, and comprehension checks.
- Collaborated with curriculum and instructional teams to align instructional intent and content quality, ensuring adherence to delivery standards across remote environments.
- Used learner data and educator feedback to iterate on lesson design, refining content structure and instructional supports.
- Supported curriculum implementation across multiple states, adapting materials to varying standards and program requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Mathematics
Mississippi Teaching License - Math, Science, ELA
Skills
Curriculum & Instructional Design
Digital curriculum design
Asynchronous lesson design
Facilitator-ready PD
MTSS intervention systems
Cross-curricular development
Facilitator-ready guides
Curriculum revision cycles
Quality assurance
Data-informed improvement
Scalable lesson templates
Prompt design
parameterized templates
and content systems
Learning Platforms & Tools
LMS: Desire2Learn (D2L)
Google Classroom
Canvas
Assessment & Delivery: Pear Assessment
Formative
Content Creation: Canva
Adobe Live Lesson
Google Slides
Productivity & Analysis: Google Docs
Sheets
Slides
AI lesson drafting
Prompt design systems
Instructional quality review
Professional development
Individualized support
Group instruction
Student motivation
Targeted support
Affiliations
Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)
Professional Learning
- Science of Reading
- Read180 Implementation
- Google Classroom & Google Tools
- Pear Assessment / Pear Deck
- Canva for Educational Design
- Texas Instruments (TI-84 / TI-Nspire)
Timeline
Interventionist (Math and ELA)
McLaurin High School — Rankin County School District
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Online Educator & Curriculum Support (Remote)
Connections Academy / Connections Education Group
01.2009 - 01.2012Read More
Classroom Teacher & Curriculum Developer
Rankin County School District
01.2001 - CurrentRead More
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science in Education from Mathematics
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MDE
Mississippi Teaching License from Math, Science, ELA
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