Danielle Williams: Education and Experience
Education
M.A. Teaching, Secondary Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC, May 2014
Coursework in Environmental Geology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-2008
B.S., Geology, Radford University, Radford, VA, May 2007
Coursework in Environmental Geology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-2008
B.S., Geology, Radford University, Radford, VA, May 2007
Experience
Manager, Professional Development Partnerships and Operations, Present
Manage coordinating Amplify Science Professional Development associated with the initial preparation, scheduling, updating, delivery and execution of services. Deliver professional learning experiences and workshops that assist districts, schools, and teachers in planning for and implementing high-quality science instruction aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Manage coordinating Amplify Science Professional Development associated with the initial preparation, scheduling, updating, delivery and execution of services. Deliver professional learning experiences and workshops that assist districts, schools, and teachers in planning for and implementing high-quality science instruction aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Science Teacher, Laney High School, 2014-2018
Used research-based strategies to implement pedagogical theory and methods in a collaborative classroom environment. Utilized skills related to STEM, inquiry, digital learning, and differentiation to teach Biology, Earth/Environmental Science, and Advanced Placement Environmental Science.
Used research-based strategies to implement pedagogical theory and methods in a collaborative classroom environment. Utilized skills related to STEM, inquiry, digital learning, and differentiation to teach Biology, Earth/Environmental Science, and Advanced Placement Environmental Science.
Assistant Residence Director, UNC Wilmington, 2013-2014
Assisted the Residence Director with the supervision of Resident Assistants, served as a first response counselor for building emergencies and student crisis situations; hired, trained and supervised a staff of Desk Receptionists, served as primary advisor for hall government.
Assisted the Residence Director with the supervision of Resident Assistants, served as a first response counselor for building emergencies and student crisis situations; hired, trained and supervised a staff of Desk Receptionists, served as primary advisor for hall government.
Director of Development, The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 2011-2013
Created and implemented an annual development plan, directed and managed efforts to raise an annual budget, cultivated partnership accounts with individual donors, as well as corporate & foundation sponsors, identified and prepared grant proposals, managed annual giving campaign and major special events; hired and supervised development staff.
Created and implemented an annual development plan, directed and managed efforts to raise an annual budget, cultivated partnership accounts with individual donors, as well as corporate & foundation sponsors, identified and prepared grant proposals, managed annual giving campaign and major special events; hired and supervised development staff.
Environmental Educator, Coastal Institute: Ocean Pines (CA), Pocono Environmental Education Center (PA), Fairview Lake YMCA (NJ), 2008-2011
Developed standards based environmental education lessons related to natural history, ecology, environmental issues, outdoor living skills, and team building. Other topics included water quality testing, kayaking, marine animal dissections, and native people skills.
Developed standards based environmental education lessons related to natural history, ecology, environmental issues, outdoor living skills, and team building. Other topics included water quality testing, kayaking, marine animal dissections, and native people skills.
Awards and Recognition
- NCCAT Emerging Leader, 2017
- NHCS Rookie of the Year Teacher Finalist, 2017
- Discovery Innovative Teacher, 2015
Presentations at Professional Conferences and Workshops (In alphabetical order)
- Collaborative STEM, Learner Agency, and Student Ownership
- Creating Assessments with Canvas vs. Google Classroom
- Create Engaging Lessons with Science Techbook
- Effectively Using a 90 Minute Block
Southeast Beginning Teacher Summit, 2017
- First Week of School: Building Community
Beginning Teacher Orientation Workshop, 2018
- Get Hooked on Discovery Education Techbook
- Getting Started with Google Classroom
- Creating the Infrastructure to Support Innovation
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