Danielle Nicole Aguilar
14056 Sunset (Danielle N. Sciatto) Livonia, MI 48154
313.550.0745
[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Enthusiastic, creative teacher-leader with 8 years of teaching experience in public and charter high schools. Successful in transforming science and psychology content into project- based learning experiences for students. Earned a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, with a concentration in Instructional Leadership to increase influence and affect change in education.
EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 4.00 GPA, Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Leadership
September 2015- April 2017
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
August 2006- April 2011
3.85 GPA, Integrated Science Endorsement
3.366 GPA, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Music Secondary Certification, Biology, Psychology Awarded University Honors: Fall 2009, 2010
January 2012- April 2013
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
South Redford School District
January 2014- Present
• AdvancEd staff liaison for Building Leadership Team, beginning in Fall 2018 • Represent South Redford School District on the Talent Consortium for the Marshall Plan • Worked with local business partners to develop a work-based learning program at Thurston High School • Aspiring Administrator Academy- Member of the 2017- 2018 cohort • 2018 MSTA Conference- Selected to present on integrating technology into an NGSS classroom • Initiated and designed a new ninth grade Physical Science curriculum for South Redford School District, aligned to the
NGSS • Proposed, designed, and built the first AP Psychology program in South Redford School District • Responsible for high school science curriculum input and vertical alignment through the use of Open Curriculum • FAME- Building coach for Thurston High School, beginning in 2018 • FAME- Building representative on district- wide formative assessment team, beginning in 2015 • Next Generation Classroom Project- Worked with a cohort of K-12 teachers to redesign classrooms and instruction, focusing on collaboration and technology integration • Led staff professional development sessions on classroom website design, PDSA, and data-driven educational practices • Organized and led a team that designed and provided rigorous school- wide SAT prep courses, beginning in Fall 2016 • Created and implemented an ACT Science preparatory course for the graduating class of 2016 at Thurston High School
Marvin L. Winans Academy April 2011- December 2013 • Served as Science Department Lead Teacher and High School Lead Teacher • Coordinated, organized and achieved “Green School” status through Wayne RESA, March 2013 • Designed, organized and administered the first Winans Academy “ACT Boot Camp” training program, February 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
High School Teacher Lee M. Thurston High School Science Content Mentor SOAR Academic Institute South Redford School District, Redford Twp, MI
January 2014- Present September 2014- August 2017
• Daily design and implement inquiry- based Physical Science and AP Psychology lessons to high school students • Cultivate student mastery through data- driven instruction, tutoring, and regular parent communication • Serve as class sponsor for the graduating class of 2018 and regularly volunteer to assist with school musicals, homecoming
dances, and other extra curricular activities • Facilitate PLATO Credit Recovery for Summer School and Night School at the high school • Work with District Instructional Coach to provide support to first- year teachers at Thurston High School • Weekly interacted with and provide academic support through OdysseyWare to students enrolled in the SOAR Academic Institute • Reorganized and aligned the online science curriculum for SOAR Academic Institute High School Lead Teacher Marvin L. Winans Academy High School August 2013- December 2013 Science Department Lead Teacher August 2012- August 2013 High School Science Teacher April 2011- August 2012 Marvin L. Winans Academy, Detroit, MI • Daily designed and implemented inquiry- based Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science lessons for high school students • Fostered student learning through after-school tutoring, daily use of technology and regular parent communication • Facilitated Science Credit Recovery and oversaw ACT Prep during the 2013 Summer Learning Academy • Served as Assistant Secretary on the School Improvement Team to analyze data and draft the 2013-2014 School Improvement Plan • Awarded “Teacher of the Month,” March 2013, October 2013 • Collaborated with Wayne RESA and Saginaw Valley State University to enhance student learning through the ICCARS project and other professional development opportunities • Trained as test supervisor for MME, ACT, Work Keys and MEAP
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Career Development Coordinator Roush Industries Roush Industries, Livonia, MI
June 2018- Present
• Develop programs to engage and connect with high school students who are interested in the manufacturing trades • Work to identify challenges that students transitioning into full-time employment directly from high school may encounter and provide training and support to Roush staff to help these new employees succeed