Danielle Yates
Curriculum Developer
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Engaging math teacher skilled at encouraging and inspiring students. Strives to improve academic achievement by providing individualized instruction based on students' needs and interests. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Math Teacher - Parkdale HS
Prince George's County Public Schools
Riverdale Park, MD
08.2017 - Current
- Acted as a Special Education teacher from 2017-2019.
- Implement strategies such as interactive notebooks, foldables, manipulatives and graphic organizers, to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Adapt and create curriculum content to help special education students and low performing students access the content and experience success.
- Create student centered activities that promote collaboration and participation.
- Promoted to International Baccalaureate Math Teacher, 2019.
- Adapt and create content that aligns to the IB: Applications and Interpretations course syllabus
- Utilize multimedia strategies and technology to convey information and increase student engagement
Math Teacher-Black Student Achievement Program
Howard County Public Schools
Columbia, MD
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked with small groups of students on Saturdays during 8 week sessions in order to provide enrichment in mathematics.
- Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension.
Secondary Math Teacher - Calvin Coolidge SHS
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop Saturday-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Secondary Math Teacher - Charles Carroll MS
Prince George's County Public Schools
New Carrollton, MD
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Prepared instructional materials and adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Collaborated with math specialist and administrators with deployment of district math initiatives.
- Developed print and web versions of tests, quizzes, notes, and homework.
- Created a learning environment that is suitable for diverse learners.
Secondary Math Teacher- Nicholas Orem MS
Prince George's County Public School
Hyattsville, MD
07.2005 - 06.2013
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Created lesson plans and assessments in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards to be used by the entire grade.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
- Organized social and educational activities for students and their families, including sponsoring the Family Math Night Club.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD 08.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR 12.2015 - 03.2017
Specialist of Education - Math Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL 08.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
In-depth knowledge of Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Effective with ESOL and SPED population
Developmentally Appropriate Content
Maryland Single Subject teaching credential in Secondary Math
Course material creation
Learning strategies
Performance monitoring
Instructional presentations
Ability to integrate technology into curriculum
Timeline
Math Teacher-Black Student Achievement Program
Howard County Public Schools
10.2019 - 12.2020
Specialist of Education - Math Education
Nova Southeastern University
08.2018 - 06.2021
Secondary Math Teacher - Parkdale HS
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Secondary Math Teacher - Calvin Coolidge SHS
District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
12.2015 - 03.2017
Secondary Math Teacher - Charles Carroll MS
Prince George's County Public Schools
07.2013 - 06.2016
Secondary Math Teacher- Nicholas Orem MS
Prince George's County Public School
07.2005 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Morgan State University
08.2001 - 05.2005