Danielle Vann
New Hope,AL
Summary
Personable and dedicated with strong passion for fostering love of literature and writing. Well-versed in language arts principles and skilled in creative lesson planning and student engagement. Committed to making meaningful impact on students' academic growth and enthusiasm for learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Assistant
Seth's Lawncare
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Managed financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Handled invoicing duties, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment schedules.
4th and 6th ELA Teacher
Riverton Intermediate, MCSS
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Improved student literacy by designing interactive reading activities.
- Conducted assessments for tracking student progress and tailoring instruction.
- Increased class participation with dynamic group discussions and projects.
- Enhanced curriculum with innovative teaching strategies and materials.
- Led classroom management to maintain a focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues for interdisciplinary projects and shared resources.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and offering individualized support.
- Boosted student performance by integrating technology into classroom activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents for strengthening home-school connections.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing key concepts and practice tests.
- Improved classroom resources by organizing library and digital materials.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student achievements and challenges.
- Enhanced student motivation with praise and constructive feedback.
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Integrated real-world connections into lessons, helping students see the relevance of ELA topics to their daily lives.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
6th Grade Science Long-Term Leave
Riverton Intermediate School
02.2015 - 04.2015
- STEM lessons, hands-on engagement
- NMSI project & technology inclusion
- Earth & Space Science standards based lessons and activities
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues for interdisciplinary projects and shared resources.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and offering individualized support.
- Enhanced student motivation with praise and constructive feedback.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
3rd Grade Long-Term Leave
New Hope Elementary School
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Classroom management
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Common Core Aligned Lesson Planning
- Whole Group Math/Reading instruction aligned with Math/Reading Coaches
- Meetings to ensure common core standards are met
- Small group instruction math/reading
- Tier2 Phonics Intervention Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Math instruction with manipulatives
- Aspire test preparation
- Formative assessments
- Summative unit assessments
- Parent/Teacher communication
Kindergarten Long-Term Leave,1st Grade Long-Term Leave,2nd Grade Long-Term Leave
Owens Cross Roads Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Classroom management
- Daily standards based lessons
- Whole group instruction
- Small group instruction
- Tier2 & Tier3
- RTI
- Partner group instruction
- Reading Centers
- Math Centers
- IXL Math
- Ipads- Math
- Laptops- Math and Reading
- Study Island
- INOW system
- Formative daily/weekly assessments
- Summative unit assessment
- Incorporate student leaderships
- Reward student behaviors
- Common Core introductions
- Waterford-Kindergarten
- Reading Centers
- Math Centers
- Parent/Teacher communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL12.2010
Associate of Science - Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL12.2008
Advanced Diploma - High School Diploma
New Hope High School
New Hope, AL05.2006
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Assessment design
- Feedback delivery
- Parent communication
- Peer collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Special needs adaptation
- Time management
Certification
- State of Alabama Department of Education Certificate, May2011
- Endorsements: Class B, Elementary Grades K-6
Training
- Lee vs. Macon Training, Athens State University2009-2010
- ARI Training, Athens State University2010
- APA Workshop Training, Athens State University2010
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Seth's Lawncare
01.2018 - Current
4th and 6th ELA Teacher
Riverton Intermediate, MCSS
07.2015 - 12.2017
6th Grade Science Long-Term Leave
Riverton Intermediate School
02.2015 - 04.2015
3rd Grade Long-Term Leave
New Hope Elementary School
10.2014 - 01.2015
Kindergarten Long-Term Leave,1st Grade Long-Term Leave,2nd Grade Long-Term Leave
Owens Cross Roads Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- State of Alabama Department of Education Certificate, May2011
- Endorsements: Class B, Elementary Grades K-6
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Athens State University
Associate of Science - Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Northeast Alabama Community College
Advanced Diploma - High School Diploma
New Hope High School
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