Gabrielle M.

DeSano
63701 Monticello West Washington, MI, 48095 gabe.desano@gmail.com (586) 612-6996 http://gabrielledesanoportfolio.weebly.com/ EDUCATION
May 2013

University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education

Ann Arbor, MI

G.P.A. 3.8 University Honors, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate Endorsements: Language Arts and Integrated Science

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Winter 13- May 13 Willow Run Elementary Learning Center Student Teacher Ypsilanti, MI 2nd Grade Designed an original plant cycle unit that integrated science standards into the literacy block with the use of a Smart Board Implemented the CAF system to inform individual and small group instruction Organized and led guided reading groups to target emerging student needs Interacted with students families to build relationships in order to best support students Fostered individual relationships with all 31 students from diverse backgrounds Differentiated instruction daily to meet the needs of students with different ability levels Engaged 31 learners through multisensory instruction giving all students a chance to succeed Supplemented Everyday Math curriculum with math games, manipulatives, and extra practice to ensure all students were reaching the learning goals Utilized formative assessments to guide subsequent lessons in all content areas aligned with the Common Core Cultivated a sense of community amongst 31 learners through modeling and genuine care Captivated and reached all learners through the use of the Universal Design for Learning Willow Run Intermediate Learning Center Teaching Intern Ypsilanti, MI 7th and 8th Grade Planned and organized a school supply drive for some of the 7th and 8th graders who were unable to purchase school supplies on their own Designed and implemented many math lessons, aligned to the Common Core, that focused on classroom discussions in order to enhance students understanding of the content Incorporated technology into lessons in all content areas by using online animations, videos, Edmodo, laptops, and a document camera to display students work Attended professional development opportunities, including parent teacher conferences Tonda Elementary School Teaching Intern Canton, MI 3rd Grade Conducted DRA and Rigby assessments, and used the data to inform reading groups Designed and implemented an interactive historical fiction read aloud lesson to accompany a social studies lesson Prepared and created a social studies visual inquiry lesson to introduce the French and Indian War Organized and led a guided reading group focusing on visualizing to build comprehension Assisted writing workshop to help foster a love for writing Tonda Elementary School Teaching Intern Canton, MI 1st Grade Administered running record assessments to help inform reading lessons Designed and implemented whole class interactive read-alouds focusing on making connections between the story and students experiences Generated and led writing conferences to help students improve their writing Created and taught a word study lesson focusing on rhyming patterns Boysville Juvenile Facility Workshop Facilitator Clinton, MI 7th Grade Worked one-on-one with an incarcerated teenage boy crafting creative writing pieces

Fall 12- December 12

Fall 11- December 11

Winter 12- April 12

January 11- April 11

 Fall10- December 10

Planned innovative weekly lessons that would capture and engage the learner Developed persistence in working with a challenging boy who got off task easily

Crockett Technical High School Workshop Facilitator Detroit, MI 9th and 12th Facilitated a creative writing workshop working focusing on personal writing Developed and built trust with students in a low income area Planned weekly lessons for two classes differentiated to meet the needs of all the students Managed a classroom of 35 students in efforts to maximize learning time Scheduled and led students to a celebratory event at the University of Michigan congratulating and celebrating students progress in their writing

WORK EXPERIENCE
April 12- Present Professional Education Services Group LLC /EduStaff Michigan Substitute Teacher Maintained classroom order while substitute teaching in grades K-8 Engaged students daily by infusing lessons with enthusiasm Accepted substitute teaching jobs within the following districts o Chippewa Valley Schools (K-5th grade) o Southfield Public Schools (3rd grade) o Lake Orion Community Schools (K-8th grade) o Van Dyke Public Schools (K and 7th grade) o Romeo Community Schools (K-8th grade) o Willow Run Community Schools (2nd grade) September 09- April 12 University of Michigan Ready to Read Ann Arbor, MI Research Assistant Conducted research in the office of Susan B. Neuman aimed to improve childrens reading achievement in low income areas Observed new techniques through audio and video to engage children who come from diverse settings Learned innovative and creative teaching styles for the lower elementary grades Winter 11- Summer 11 Ann Arbor Public Schools SACC Ann Arbor, MI Teacher Assistant Provided child care for elementary students at Pittsfield Elementary School Crafted lessons for the multi-age classroom that engaged all the students Managed a class of over twenty students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade students Advanced kindergartners in their math skills through daily math lessons differentiated for each students needs

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE June 13- Present

Peace Lutheran School Board of Education Shelby Township, MI Evaluate and develop school wide policies on educational and social issues to ensure fairness Assess and interview candidates for open teaching positions in efforts to find the most qualified and passionate candidate Set goals to improve instruction, curriculum implementation, and parent communication Vice President of Internal Affairs Order of Omega Ann Arbor, MI Appointed by President and elected to serve by chapter of approximately one hundred members Organize and budget chapters minutes and promote active participation and attendance in the chapter Peace Lutheran School Interview Committee Shelby Township, MI Interviewed candidates for second and third grade teaching positions Initiated questions and conversation in efforts to reveal ideal qualities for an exemplary teacher Peace Lutheran School Curriculum Assessment Team Shelby Township, MI Assessed and analyzed curriculum for Peace Lutheran School based on the Michigan GLCEs, National Common Core Standards, and the Lutheran Missouri Synod Standards Designed curriculum maps for language arts that aligned standards with the consideration of each individual classroom learner

May12- April 13

Summer 12

December 11- May 12