Danielle Rossi
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Foreign language teacher with 25 years of successful teaching experience at the high-school level, 2 years at the college level, and 10 years at the elementary level. Skilled in creating engaging, student-centered lessons that foster language acquisition to a wide variety of students with different learning styles and abilities A collaborative educator who works effectively with colleagues, administrators, and families to enhance student outcomes. Committed to professional growth, curriculum enhancement, and ongoing education in language instruction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Italian Teacher
Concord High School, Brandywine School District
09.2012 - Current
- Teach six sections of Italian at the novice and intermediate levels
- Work with school, district, and state faculty to develop course curriculum and assessments
- Implement interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of the four skill areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking
- Building Mentor 2020-2024
- NHS Advisory Committee 2021-Present
- Lead teacher student trips to France and Italy, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2026
Italian Camp Instructor
La Mia Piazza Italian Language Summer Camp
01.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: Red Clay School District - Wilmington, DE
- Work on the planning committee for Delaware's First Italian Summer Camp for Children
- Create a curriculum each year for the two week Italian Summer camp
- Teach Italian Language, Culture, Music and Literature to children ages 5-12
- Create and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest in language and culture
- Red Clay School District - Wilmington, DE
Italian and Spanish Language Tutor
10.2003 - Current
- Provide in person and online (zoom) Italian and Spanish tutoring lessons to high school students and adults
- Teach conversational Italian for travel and business
Italian Instructor
University of Delaware
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Teach one or two sections of beginner or intermediate Italian courses per semester
- Work with the Italian faculty to develop course assessments
- Manage on-line language lab exercises to increase student understanding of course material
- Implement interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of the four skill areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking
Italian Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Wilmington, DE
- Taught Italian to Beginners in the Adult Continuing Education Program
- Wilmington, DE
World Language Teacher
St. Mark's High School
09.1999 - 06.2009
- Company Overview: Wilmington, DE
- Taught first through fourth year Italian classes to students in grades 9-12; Taught 5 classes of Italian per day to 100+ students
- Taught First Year Spanish classes to students in grades 9-12
- Planned and implemented lessons for daily classes
- Worked on curriculum development of the Italian program for Middle States Accreditation
- Moderator of The International Club
- Organized and lead Overseas Trips to Italy for students
- Co-Moderator of the Italian Exchange Program
- Mentor Teacher for new teachers in the Diocese of Wilmington Mentor Program
- Wilmington, DE
Italian Instructor
Cecil Community College
09.1998 - 12.1999
- Taught Italian to Beginners in the Adult Continuing Education Program
- Elkton, MD
Education
ESOL Certificate program - beginning MA in Teaching and Learning
Wilmington University
09.2025
BA - Italian Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.1999
Study Abroad Program -
Universita' per Stranieri di Siena
Siena, Tuscany01.1997
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom management
- Interactive teaching
- Student engagement
- Teaching experience
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative learning
- Student motivation
Certification
- World Language Teacher Certification, K-12, Delaware
- TESOL Certification, K-12, Delaware
- AVID Ignite Conference Certificate
Leadership
- Lead Mentor, BSD Comprehensive Induction Program, 2023 - 2024, Led quarterly meetings for all building new teachers in the CIP Program., Collaborated with District Office coordinators to support new teachers., Ran Schoology CIP courses for new teachers., Led Book Study for Year 4 CIP teachers.
- BSD Representative, Delaware World Language Teacher Leader Network, 2021 - 2024, Collaborate with State Language Teachers on curriculum, standards, and policies in the landscape of World Language Learning in Delaware.
Awards and Recognitions
- Two-time recipient of Italian Grant, Consulate General for Concord High School’s Italian program
- CHS Valedictorian Award, 2021, 2023, 2024
- CHS Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2013, 2023, 2025
- Delaware Council on Teachers of Foreign Language (DECTFL) Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2024
Timeline
Italian Teacher
Concord High School, Brandywine School District
09.2012 - Current
Italian Instructor
University of Delaware
09.2010 - 09.2012
Italian Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
09.2010 - 06.2012
Italian Camp Instructor
La Mia Piazza Italian Language Summer Camp
01.2009 - Current
Italian and Spanish Language Tutor
10.2003 - Current
World Language Teacher
St. Mark's High School
09.1999 - 06.2009
Italian Instructor
Cecil Community College
09.1998 - 12.1999
BA - Italian Education
University of Delaware
Study Abroad Program -
Universita' per Stranieri di Siena
- World Language Teacher Certification, K-12, Delaware
- TESOL Certification, K-12, Delaware
- AVID Ignite Conference Certificate
ESOL Certificate program - beginning MA in Teaching and Learning
Wilmington University
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