Danielle Pritchard
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Enthusiast Secondary School Teacher working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement. A reliable employee seeking an adjunct professor position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain the full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Varsity Tutors Inc
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in Spanish and History course materials.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests and college entrance exams.
Teacher
Phoenix Union High School District
08.2000 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
Tempe Union High School District
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.1996
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Teacher
Fauquier County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of The Rockies
San Diego, Ca 05.2017
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2006
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - History
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.1990
Skills
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Records Maintenance
- Adult Education
- Secondary Education
- Online Learning Platforms
- Small Group Reading Instruction
- Student Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Writing Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- ACT Preparation
- Confidence Building
- Project Management
- Special Education
- Memorization Techniques
- Technology Integration
- Study Material Development
- Resource Gathering
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Technical Writing
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Plates Presentation
- Problem Writing
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Differentiated Instruction
- Transitional Support
- Creative Writing
- Creative Thinking
- Staff Collaboration
- Foreign Language Instruction
- Common Core Instruction
- Composition Writing
- Recommending Books and Materials
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Retaining Information
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Evaluate Progress
- Obstacle Removal
- Maintain Records
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Share Study Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Tutoring
- Communication
- Compliance
Affiliations
- Member of National Education Association
- Member of the Virginia Teachers Association
- Member of the Fauquier County Teachers Association
- Member of Maryland Teachers Association
- Member of Harford County Public Schools Teachers Association
- Member of the Arizona Education Association
- Member of the Tempe High School District
- Member of the Phoenix Union High School District
- Member of the American Psychology Association
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Tutor
Varsity Tutors Inc
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Phoenix Union High School District
08.2000 - Current
Teacher
Tempe Union High School District
07.1998 - 05.2000
Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.1996
Teacher
Fauquier County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.1994
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of The Rockies
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
West Virginia University
Similar Profiles
Randi HaronRandi Haron
Tutor at Varsity TutorsTutor at Varsity Tutors
Skylar Gabrielle PetersSkylar Gabrielle Peters
Educational Sales Representative at Varsity TutorsEducational Sales Representative at Varsity Tutors
EMMANUEL IBEAWUCHIEMMANUEL IBEAWUCHI
MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE TUTOR at Varsity Tutors LLC And Self EmployedMATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE TUTOR at Varsity Tutors LLC And Self Employed
Abel AlvarezAbel Alvarez
Landscaper at Quality Construction & LandscapeLandscaper at Quality Construction & Landscape
Josie HerreraJosie Herrera
Training Coach at Maximus Federal ServicesTraining Coach at Maximus Federal Services