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Professional Summary
Secondary English Language Arts educator with over a decade of experience supporting students in Grades 9–12 across AP, Honors, Regents, ENL, and special education settings. Combines strong instructional practice with a professional background in journalism and magazine editing to develop students’ analytical reading, academic writing, and real-world communication skills. Skilled in differentiated instruction, Regents preparation, and college essay writing, with a commitment to fostering confidence, engagement, critical thinking, creativity and measurable growth for diverse learners.
Education
City University of New York: Hunter College
January 2010 – June 2011
M.S. in Childhood Education; Kappa Delta Pi & Golden
Key International Honor Society; 4.0 GPA
New York State Professional Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) & English Language Arts (Grade 7-12)
Pennsylvania State University
August 1995 – May 1999
B.A. in Journalism, B.A. in Women’s Studies; Minor in American Studies
Teaching Experience
Academic Intervention Services English Teacher
September 2012 – Present
Elwood-John H. Glenn High School; Greenlawn, NY
Grades 9–12
Instruct students in AP, Honors, Regents, ENL and special education classes, utilizing the secondary ELA curriculum, homework help, literary analysis, academic writing and test preparation for seven periods daily
Generate academic plans and materials to meet students’ needs
Promote differentiated instruction through lessons targeting students’ specific reading and writing skills within small group and full classroom settings
Specialize in college essay and scholarship writing
Collaborate with colleagues and parents to improve student achievement and Regents exam performance
Develop and execute lessons for English credit recovery courses and freshman seminar classes
Engage in professional development spotlighting AI, educational technology, multiculturalism, mindfulness, news literacy, and Next Generation learning standards
Facilitated interview workshops and advised students during the Names Not Numbers project
Conceptualized a school-wide, virtual learning program
Leave Replacement Substitute Teacher
October 2011 – December 2011
Harold D. Fayette School; North Merrick, NY
Grade 5
Managed an inclusion class of 25 students
Developed lesson plans and assessments incorporating balanced literacy and differentiated instruction
Synthesized a cross-curricular ELA/social studies unit
Hosted parent-teacher conferences and assessed student performance for report card distribution
Writing History
Freelance Entertainment Editor
February 2009 – January 2017
Discovery Girls and Girls’ Life magazines
Pitched, acquired and wrote celebrity interviews for monthly entertainment features and cover stories
Deputy Editor May 2006 – December 2008
Entertainment Editor October 2004 – May 2006
Features Editor, Associate Editor, Editorial Assistant
September 2000 – October 2004
J-14 magazine; Bauer Publishing; Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Managed editorial content and magazine design of a 75-page magazine monthly
Conducted celebrity interviews, covered entertainment events, and planned photoshoots
Wrote all entertainment features and cover stories
Edited copy for monthly print publication and website
Mentored staff to enhance interviewing and writing skills
Assisted in managing staff of 12
Staff Writer
September 1999 – May 2000
The Express-Times; Bethlehem, PA
Covered local school districts, colleges/universities and events to write daily news and feature stories
Wrote human-interest features for weekend editions
Professional Skills
Experience with Mac, Windows and Google systems
Savvy with SMART Board use, educational technology, Google Classroom, Microsoft programs and Internet- and database-researching techniques
Trained in Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop and Fountas & Pinnell’s leveled literacy
Possess graphic design and web-editing skills (designer of www.daniellescarola.com)
References
Available upon request
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