Danielle Stone
Long Beach,CA
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Leveraging skills in adaptability and student motivation, I excel in fostering a warm and inclusive learning environment. Improving academic and behavioral outcomes, I poses a proven track record of educational innovation and results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Literature Club Facilitator
Volunteer Position
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with educators to develop accurate, relevant content to ensure grade level standards are appropriately covered.
- Create syllabus and biweekly lesson plans around various literary works to foster a life long love of literature and encourage socialization around literature.
- Foster an inclusive, online learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Train and support student leaders in real time to lead discussion prompts and encourage student engagement.
Home Educator
Volunteer Position
09.2015 - Current
- Develop individualized learning plans to accommodate diverse learner needs and promote academic growth that aligned with state standards.
- Improve student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Evaluate students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Manage a structured learning environment, establishing clear expectations and routines for optimal productivity.
Guest Lecturer, Natural Health
Melissa Welles CNHP
08.2021 - Current
- Regularly present on a variety of natural health related topics to laymen and practitioners in the natural health field.
- Research and accumulate relevant information using credible scientific journals, scholarly articles and personal case studies.
- Create engaging and informative presentations using Powerpoint, Google Slides and other preferred platforms.
- Developed hands on workshops to accompany lectures and enable audience engagement and interaction.
Homeschool Co-Op & Recreational Facilitator
Volunteer Position
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Organized an online support group of six hundred local parents and hosted weekly in person gatherings to offer student and home educator support.
- Organized engaging educational events like science fairs, poetry readings, entrepreneur fairs, and oral presentations to showcase student achievements.
- Developed hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
Guest Lecturer, Autism
Autism Society of East Tennessee
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Researched, wrote and presented on thriving with neurodivergence to a large forum of parents, educators and para educators.
- Answered questions relating to research findings and general questions around the lectures using reliable sources and classroom experience.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
Lead Co-op Preschool Teacher
Volunteer Position
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Head teacher in a group of ten preschool aged children
- Designed creative weekly lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate the needs of neurodivergent learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Behavioral Interventionist
Greater Anaheim Selpa
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Worked both in home and in classroom settings to support students, educators and parents in addressing behavioral challenges contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational community.
- Facilitated group sessions aimed at developing essential social skills and life skills.
- Increased student success by conducting functional assessments to identify the underlying causes of problem behaviors
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and communicated findings to relevant support staff, facilitating an informed decision-making processes.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Education
National Certification - Aromatherapy
New York Institute of Aromatherapy
New York, NY04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2005
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Creative Thinking
- Student Motivation
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Middle School Literature Club Facilitator
Volunteer Position
06.2024 - Current
Guest Lecturer, Autism
Autism Society of East Tennessee
07.2022 - 07.2022
Guest Lecturer, Natural Health
Melissa Welles CNHP
08.2021 - Current
Homeschool Co-Op & Recreational Facilitator
Volunteer Position
09.2016 - 06.2023
Home Educator
Volunteer Position
09.2015 - Current
Lead Co-op Preschool Teacher
Volunteer Position
09.2015 - 06.2017
Behavioral Interventionist
Greater Anaheim Selpa
06.2008 - 06.2013
National Certification - Aromatherapy
New York Institute of Aromatherapy
Bachelor of Arts - English
Biola University