Danielle R.

Donato
147 Clairmont Avenue, Belford NJ 07718
908.601.9063 | ddona116@live.kutztown.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Creative professional utilizing technology, materials, and resources to create imaginative lesson plans and play
opportunities.
Excellent communicator, whether reading creatively and energetically to students or building rapport with students, parents,
faculty and administration
Proven and experienced problem solver with strong organizational and time management skills
Constant enthusiastic and positive attitude that resonates with others

EDUCATION
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
B.S. in Education: Major: Special Education PreK-8, Elementary Education PreK-4 Expected May 2017
GPA: 3.54 / 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Special Education Process and IEP Development, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support,
Language Development in Early Childhood, Integrating Principles of Learning Pre-K-4

WORK & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Blue Mountain East Elementary School Orwigsburg, PA
Student Teacher March 2017 Present
Taught in an Autistic Support classroom for grades K-5.
Implemented the Intensive Teaching process to students who were a part of the PaTTAN Autism Initiative.

John S. Clarke Elementary School Pottsville, PA

Student Teacher January 2017 March 2017
Taught in a co-taught Kindergarten classroom.
Communicated with supervising teachers to identify students progression.
Developed and implemented semester-long kindergarten classroom lesson plans, meeting all learning objectives.

John S. Clarke Elementary School Pottsville, PA

Teacher Candidate October 2016 December 2016
Met the standards of the Danielson Framework while teaching in a Kindergarten classroom.
Presented data and observations at IEP meetings.

Glenside Elementary School Reading, PA

Teacher Candidate March 2016 May 2016
Taught and implemented learning strategies in a Learning Support classroom for grades K-5.
Observed and participated in IEP meetings with the use of translators.

KinderCare Learning Center Belford, NJ

Teachers Assistant May 2014 Present
NAEYC accredited center
Helped coordinate lessons and activities for multiple groups of children aged 2-5.
Caring for multiple children at one time while reporting back to parents about behaviors and health of children.

EXTRACURRICULAR
Member, Gamma Sigma Alpha- Greek Honors Society Spring 2017-Present
Member, Association for Childhood Education International Fall 2016-Present
Member, Council for Exceptional Children Fall 2016-Present
Volunteer, Special Olympics Spring 2014-Present
Director of Social Events, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Fall 2015-Fall 2016