Danielle Sciatto

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

E DUCATION
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, 2012- present Integrated science endorsement, expected April 2013 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2006- 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! Balanced part- time employment with full- time academics: Caribou Coffee Company Awarded "Best of the Bou Crew", Fall 2009

T EACHING E XPERIENCE
High School Science Teacher Marvin L. Winans Academy for Performing Arts April 2011- Present Daily design and implement inquiry- based biology and earth science lessons for ninth grade students Collaborate with Wayne RESA to enhance student learning through the ICCARS project and other professional development opportunities Foster student learning through after-school tutoring, daily use of technology and regular parent communication 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. Practicum II: Frost Middle School School of Education September 2010- December 2010 University of Michigan, Livonia, MI 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 Practicum I: Western International High School School of Education January 2010- April 2010 University of Michigan, Detroit, MI Observed one biology and one integrated science classes at an urban bilingual high school by shadowing an experienced teacher Supplemented biology curriculum through planning and teaching a lesson integrating literacy and photosynthesis

P ROFESSIONAL D EVELOPMENT
Professional Development Wayne RESA Wayne RESA, Wayne, MI Biology for All ICCARS Globe Teacher Training Incorporating Ti NSpire in the science classroom Next Generation of Science Standards Professional Development Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts, Detroit, MI May 2011- Present

May 2011- Present

6+1 Writing Traits Standardizing grading practices October 2011- Present

Professional Development Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI Writing in Science

A DDITIONAL E XPERIENCE

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