Danielle Shilling

921 Cross Lane Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: 215-390-7714 E-Mail: d.shilling@setonhill.edu

Objective
I am pursuing a position in the Peace Corps as a Primary Literacy Educator in The Caribbean to work to
strengthen childhood literacy programs and decrease the number of children who are overage, repeat or
dropout due in a large part to the fact they have not yet learned to read and write effectively.

Experience
Camp Courageous, Monticello, IA
Summer 2012

Summer 2011

Volunteer overnight camp for youth, children, and adults with disabilities.
Assisted organizing and planning events throughout the camp week.
Modified activities to fit the needs of specific campers disabilities.
Assisted with campers medical and hygiene care.

Maxwell Elementary School, Greensburg PA

May 2014

January 2014

Volunteer Teacher Kindergarten and 3rd Grade

Planned and implemented lessons for a variety of age levels and abilities.
o Focus: Art, Math, Grammar, Spelling

Primary School Lombardo Radice, Perugia, Italy

December 2014

September 2014

Volunteer Teacher Grades 1 - 5

Developed and implemented meaningful activities
o American holidays and emphasis on learning the English language.
Assisted in grading translations of Italian to English.
Observed teaching strategies and teaching processes in the Italian Public School System and Italian
Montessori Schools.

Each One Teach One Day Care, Greensburg, PA

May 2016

September 2015

School Age Teacher After School Program

Taught and supervised children ages 6 to 11 years of age.
Assisted students with homework and projects brought from school.
Planned and implemented activities appropriate for varying grade levels.

Dream Day on Cape Cod, Brewster, MA

Summer 2016

Summer 2015

Program Coordinator and Counselor a sleep away camp for seriously ill children and their families.
Leading and scheduling camp programs for varying ages.
Maintaining organization and cleanliness of campgrounds.

Environmental Charter School of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

December 2016

September 2016

Student Teacher 4th Grade Special Education

Planned and implemented lessons plans with modifications and accommodations to fit students needs.

 Assisted cooperating teacher with planning of field trips and grading assignments.
Integrated technology in the lesson utilizing iPads.

Leadership Experience
Seton Hill University L.E.A.P Club, Founder and President
December 2016

September 2014

Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection

Recruited new members by attending annual club fair and collaborating with faculty.
Partnered with SHUs culinary department to advocate and spread awareness of the link between diet
and the environment.
Planned and hosted events to educate the student body on ways they could live a more eco-friendly life.

Education
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
2016

December

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Special Education

Elementary Education Certificate Pre-K-4
Special Education Certificate Pre-K-8
Major GPA: 3.95
Masters of Arts in Middle Level Education

Expected Graduation Date:

December 2017

Middle Level Certificate 4-8

Award/Scholarships

Transfer Scholarship
Deans List

Skills
Technology: MAC & PC Platforms, iPad, Microsoft Office
Creative: Skilled in creating and tying in art elements into lessons and the classroom, to enhance students
learning and their experiences.
Environment: Environmental cleanup and promoting awareness and incorporation into students lessons
and curriculum.