Danielle C.

Corrao
6 Pheasant Lane, Lititz, PA 17543
T: 717-283-5521 E: daniellecorrao@gmail.com
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Objective Experienced teacher with expertise in language arts and literacy looking to serve
elementary and/or secondary students and teachers in a Reading Specialist position or
Literacy Coach position

Teaching English Teacher, August 2009 - Present

Experience Cocalico Middle School, Denver, PA
Teach 8th grade Communication Arts and Literacy Workshop (previously taught
7th grade Communication Arts and Literacy Workshop)
Assist in the students development of writing skills by holding conferences,
utilizing check lists, editing, and grading research papers, persuasive papers,
and narratives
Assist in the students development of reading by using journals and teaching
vocabulary and word study skills
Integrate technology into the curriculum by implementing a classroom
discussion board, using Google Docs, Schoology, Animoto, Kahoot, and
displaying visual media aides
Meet with Reading Coordinator, department, and team members on a regular
basis to discuss assessment data, curriculum development, and student needs
Align current units and projects to match Common Core State Standards

Long-Term English Substitute Teacher, April 2009 June 2009

Pequea Valley Intermediate School, Kinzers, PA
Taught 7th and 8th grade Language Arts
Assisted in the students development of writing skills by holding conferences,
utilizing check lists, editing, and grading research papers and persuasive papers
Integrated technology into the curriculum by implementing a classroom
discussion board, using PowerPoint and Podcasts, and displaying visual media
aides

Teaching Assistant, July 2007, July 2008

Benchmark School, Media, PA
Planned and implemented guided reading, vocabulary, and writing lessons to
elementary students with below average literacy skills

Education Literacy Coaching Certification (currently pursuing will complete in May

2017)
West Chester University, West Chester, PA

Master of Education in Reading and Reading Specialist Certification

West Chester University, West Chester, PA
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science in English Education

West Chester University, West Chester, PA
GPA: 3.91/4.0

Minor in Literacy/Elementary Reading

West Chester University, West Chester, PA
GPA: 3.91/4.0

Leadership Yearbook Advisor, August 2011- present

Experience Cocalico Middle School, Denver, PA
Advise students in the production of the yearbook and oversee all aspects of the
task, which includes designing, ordering, proofing, and distributing

miniTHON Committee, October 2012 present

Cocalico Middle School, Denver, PA