Danielle Sciatto

38380 Ann Arbor Trail Livonia, MI 48150 313.550.0745 dsciatto@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, January 2012- April 2013 3.79 GPA, Integrated Science Endorsement, expected April 2013 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, August 2006- April 2011 3.366 GPA, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Music Provisional Secondary Certification, Biology, Psychology University Honors: Fall 2009, 2010 Kappa Delta Pi: Co- chair of Literacy Alive!

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Science Content Lead Teacher Marvin L. Winans Academy for Performing Arts August 2012- Present High School Science Teacher - Biology, Earth Science April 2011- August 2012 Daily design and implement inquiry- based biology and earth science lessons for ninth grade students Foster student learning through after-school tutoring, daily use of technology and regular parent communication Serve as Assistant Secretary on the School Improvement Team to analyze data and draft the 2013-2014 School Improvement Plan Coordinated, organized and achieved Green School status through Wayne RESA, March 2013 Awarded Teacher of the Month, March 2013 Designed, organized and administered the first Winans Academy ACT Boot Camp training program, February 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 Student Teaching: Canton High School School of Education January 2011- April 2011 University of Michigan, Canton, MI Observed and taught four 10th grade biology classes and one ELL biology class at a diverse, suburban high school Incorporated technology into an inquiry- based curriculum while fulfilling Michigan standards on energy Participated in school culture by assisting the Salem Science Olympiad team and chaperoning school dances. Pre- Student Teaching: Frost Middle School Livonia, MI September 2010- December 2010 Western International High School Detroit, MI January 2010- April 2010 Observed three 7th grade science classes at a suburban middle school by shadowing an experienced teacher Engaged students with a three- day lesson sequence on photosynthesis and macromolecules with inquiry Supplemented biology curriculum at an urban bilingual high school through planning and teaching a lesson integrating literacy and photosynthesis

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parent Orientation Leader Office of New Student Programs May 2010- August 2010 Student Orientation Leader Office of New Student Programs May 2008- August 2008 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Communicated effectively in diverse settings by delivering clear presentations and short monologues to over 150 people, while giving thorough and concise answers to individual questions Expanded worldview through participation in anti-bias and leadership training Rank Leader Michigan Marching Band August 2009- December 2009 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Motivated 40 peers to improve marching, playing and performance skills through demonstrating, evaluating and generating individual feedback Strengthened the band program by interfacing and brainstorming with professional staff weekly Undergraduate Research Assistant Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology January 2009- April 2010 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Refined laboratory skills in growing cultures, REP-PCR, DNA extraction and antibiotic testing of bioluminescent bacteria Worked to build a DNA library for two bacterial strains by extrapolating data to determine gene function and location