Danielle Crossley

Email: daniellescrossley@gmail.com Portfolio: daniellecrossley.weebly.com

Address: 17108 Orchard Ridge Rd. Northville, MI 48168 Phone: (248) 756-7355
Professional Goals
Committed to reaching the needs of all learners and expanding the boundaries of literacy in the
English classroom. Passionate about independent reading and inspiring a love for reading in the
English classroom.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teacher Certification
May 2015
MTTC English (BA) January 2014
MMTC TESOL (NS) January 2014
MTTC Basic Skills
July 2011
Masters of Arts in Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Major/ TESOL Minor
Graduation: May 2014
Member of the Michigan State Deans List (all years)
GPA: 3.6/4.0 cumulative

2014- Present
2010-2014

Teaching Internship Experience

Student Teacher
Novi High School, Novi, MI
Fall 2014- Spring 2015
Employed effective classroom management and successfully taught 9th & 11th Grade
English Language Arts
Enhanced student engagement through lessons based on creativity and technology
Worked with colleagues in a professional learning community to create unit plans and
assessments abiding by Common Core Standards
Developed and accommodated a wide range of formative and summative assessments
and assignments in both courses
Differentiated instruction based on students unique learning styles, IEPs or 504s
Worked proactively with parents and counselors to provide support and communicate
student needs and expectations
Pre-Internship Experiences
Student Intern
Bath Middle School, Bath, MI
Fall 2013- Spring 2014
7th Grade English Language Arts
Engaged actively in planning, teaching, and working with students
Taught and observed daily bell work, lessons, and grading practices
Student Intern
East Lansing High School, East Lansing, MI
Fall 2013
9th 12th Grade ESL
Co-taught, tutored, and observed in a sheltered English classroom
Individually taught lessons
Student Intern
MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI
Fall 2012
7th Grade English Language Arts
Helped guide students through assignments and observed a variety of teaching
techniques
Student Intern
Spring 2011
Eastern High School, Lansing, MI

Danielle Crossley
Email: daniellescrossley@gmail.com Portfolio: daniellecrossley.weebly.com
Address: 17108 Orchard Ridge Rd. Northville, MI 48168 Phone: (248) 756-7355

Successfully tutored in an after school program for all grades called the CAP Program
(College Ambition Program)
Advised students in preparation for college through help with college applications and
essays, high school coursework, and preparation for standardized testing

Teaching Related Work Experience

After School Tutoring Program
Novi High School, Novi, MI
English Language Arts Tutor (Volunteer)
Debate Club
Novi High School, Novi, MI
Certified Judge
MIFA Certified Forensics Judge , Novi High School, Novi, MI
Certified Judge
50/50 Club, Novi High School, Novi, MI
Assistant Sponsor (Volunteer)
Kumon Learning Center, Okemos & East Lansing, MI
Math and Reading Tutor

2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2014-2015
2012- 2014

Other Experience
Kappa Alpha Theta, East Lansing, MI
2012- 2013
Philanthropy Chair- In accordance with Court Appointed Special Advocates
Sports Club Novi, Novi, MI
Dance and Gymnastics Instructor

2007- 2010

Skills
Technology: Google Classroom, Google Drive, Prezi, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel),
District Record Site (MiStar), Turnitin.com, Kahoot, Educreation, Weebly, and Wix
References
JoAnna Kidle- English Language Arts Teacher, College Board Certified
11th Grade and AP Literature, Novi High School- Mentor Teacher
jkidle@novischools.net
Tammy Raffle- English Language Arts Teacher
9th Grade, Novi High School- Mentor Teacher
traffle@novischools.net
Natasha Perez
Professor of Secondary Education, Michigan State University
pereznat@msu.edu
Andrew Price
Secondary Education Field Instructor, Michigan State University
ajprice@msu.edu
Liz Lietz
Literacy/Instructional Coach, Novi Community School District
elietz@novischools.net