Danielle R Wilson

214 SW State St, Apt 1 Ankeny, IA 50023

515.423.8662 danielle.wilson@drake.edu

EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Master of Arts in Teaching; Secondary Education (5-12); Primary Endorsement
in Biology & Secondary Endorsement in Chemistry

May 2015

Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Music; Major in Vocal Performance

May 2009

Butler Community College, El Dorado, KS

Associates in Music; Major in Vocal Performance

May 2006

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

High School Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology Student Teacher January 2015Collins-Maxwell High School/Middle School, Maxwell, Iowa
May 2015
Facilitated learning through effective questioning strategies and critical thinking
activities
Taught content by guiding students to build their own understandings
Managed classroom behavior through reflection on behavior and regarding student
input, thus creating a classroom community
Formatively assessed students to check depth of understanding and plan future
lessons

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
11th Grade Chemistry Classroom
Fall 2014
Roosevelt High School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa
Assisted students individually in grasping concepts and completing assignments
Collaborated with the cooperating teacher to plan a content lesson and teach it
High School Biology and AP Biology Classroom
Spring 2013
North High School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa
Interacted with students in small groups and individually to support learning
Planned and taught a Nature of Science lesson
Reading/Literacy Development Classroom
Fall 2012
East High School, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa
Led an activity created to improve student vocabulary and reading comprehension

8th Grade Physical Science Classroom

Spring 2012
Ankeny Middle School, Ankeny Community School District, Ankeny, Iowa
Assisted with daily activities and procedures
Worked with the cooperating teacher to plan a content lesson and teach it

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Childcare Provider, Kids/Teen Connection
June 2008-November 2009, June 2012Johnston CSD, Johnston, IA
May 2013, & September 2013-December 2014
Used leadership skills to supervise children ages five to eleven.
Creatively led activities ranging from reading books (educational) to introducing and
overseeing games (fun yet engaging).
Employed conflict-resolution skills when necessary and encouraged children toward
growth and maturity.
Suggested activities and collaborated with the other staff on such tasks as: planning
activities, preparing food, ensuring the childrens safety, and providing consistent and
appropriate
discipline.
Voice Teacher, Des Moines, IA
August 2009-December 2013
Independently taught voice lessons to two students at Hoover High School on a
weekly basis.
Facilitated vocal training and selected repertoire.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

P/C Customer Service Representative I
November 2009-September 2011
Nationwide Insurance, Des Moines, IA
Consistently achieved a high level of quality in performance.
Took calls from policyholders, agents, and third parties.
Accurately performed functions such as: policy changes, sending requests to
processing, processing and storing trailing documents, communicating within the
company (underwriting, etc.) to process customer requests, taking payments, and
manipulating the billing system as needed when approved.
Communicated effectively with customers to explain and/or verify coverages.
Took measures above and beyond requirements in order to best serve customers, and
followed through to ensure the call was adequately handled, preventing the need for
the customer to call back concerning the same situation.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Substitute Authorization, State of Iowa, 1/31/2012 1/31/2015
Mandatory Reporter Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified