Danielle Capitan

5308 Montgomery Rd. Apt 1 Cincinnati, OH 45212 | (586) 322-0858 | capitdan@umich.edu| capitdan.weebly.com

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-ANN ARBOR | APRIL 2014 | BA IN GERMANIC STUDIES
Major: Germanic Studies
Minor: Spanish/Asian Languages and Cultures
Related coursework: Secondary German and Spanish Teaching Certification
German and Spanish ACTFL OPI: achieved Advanced-Low rating
German ACTFL WPT: achieved Advanced-Mid rating
GPA: 3.662
GOETHE INSTITUTE- BONN, GERMANY| SUMMER 2012| C1 GERMAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Completed the advanced summer language program with international students.
Obtained fluency in German through cultural immersion and communicating with international housemates.

Teaching Experience
TEACHING AREAS OF FOCUS
Differentiation
Communication Approach to
Language Learning

IB Assessments: Oral, Listening,

Presentational, and Writing
Assessments

Flipped Classroom

Cooperative Learning

Gamification

Technology Integration

Direct Instruction
ACTFL World Language
Standards and Benchmarks
Authentic Materials

GERMAN TEACHER| ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL| AUGUST 2015 PRESENT

Independently taught and managed German levels 1 through 5.
Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum and lessons for each level.
Integrated game mechanics into class curriculum to advance student engagement and motivation.
Employed methods including direct instruction, cooperative learning activities, and integration of authentic
materials in order to supplement students learning experience.
Tracked student progress using conventional grading as well as daily and benchmark assessments.
Communicated closely with parents and faculty to promote student success.
Incorporated Ohio World Language Standards and Benchmarks into every lesson.
Commuted to Nagel Middle School to instruct German 1.
Amended a high school curriculum to provide developmentally appropriate lessons for the middle school
level.
Engaged and excited students about German culture to encourage further education at the high school level.
Adhered to Nagel Middle Schools philosophy to promote behavioral, social, and academic growth in students
to ensure a smooth transition into high school.
Coordinated with other district German teachers to guarantee congruency across curriculum benchmarks and
expectations.

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHING | CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL | FEBRUARY 2015 MAY 2015
Independently taught German levels 1 through 5.
Followed designated curriculum as well as incorporated personalized lessons for learners as required.
Developed and enriched units focusing on German fairy tales and German music history to enhance students
understanding and relationship with German culture.
Incorporated Michigan World Language Standards and Benchmarks into every lesson.
Commuted to Frost Middle School to instruct German 1.
Responsible for managing and organizing daily instruction at two different schools.
Engaged and excited students about German culture to encourage further education at the high school level.
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHING | MOTT HIGH SCHOOL | SEPTEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014
Independently managed and designed instruction for German levels 1 and 2.
Designed six educational units focused upon students developing conversational skills in German with a
familiarization of German culture.
Managed and co-instructed three Language Arts classes.
Focused on differentiating instruction to accommodate classrooms with a 1:1 ratio of students with special
needs, including Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourettes, severe vision impairment, and emotional
disorders.
Orchestrated lessons in cooperation with a special education instructor to teach students narrative structure,
narrative writing, and improve reading comprehension.
Attended IEP meetings as a general education teacher.
STUDENT TEACHING | NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | JANUARY 2014 APRIL 2014
Managed and designed units for German 1.
Designed three units and worked with mentor teacher in order to incorporate as much material from the
schools developing IB program as possible.
Orchestrated IB units for German 2 and German 3.
Guided students through subject matter that included IB criteria and assessments.
Focused on developing student literacy skills in their second language as well as their first through structured
written assignments and clear grading criteria.
Encouraged lifelong learning skills by introducing students to flipped-classroom assignments and online
language learning tools.
Observed and participated in the development of the IB curriculum.
Worked alongside my mentor teacher and other IB teachers as they designed curriculum for World Language
levels 1-4.

Related Experience
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Community Service and Outreach Coordinator for the University of Michigan Secular Student Alliance
May 2013 May 2014
Organized and orchestrated community outreach projects including volunteering with the Ann Arbor
Botanical Gardens, Light the Night Walk, and the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
OTHER RELATED SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Googledocs, Screen-casting, Promethean Boards and software, and Googlevoice
technology in the classroom.
Conversationally proficient in Mandarin Chinese.

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