Cover letter
DANIELLE MARIE HOLLAND
3300 E. Deerfield Rd, Apt F328 · Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 · 989-560-1909 · daniellemholland@gmail.com
June 13, 2012
DeeJay Paquette
Mather Elementary Principal
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
Dear Mr. Paquette:
While student teaching and throughout experiences substitute teaching I have learned my heart and passion are in the classroom. There is no greater joy than to see [a] student(s) grasp a topic and to see the student(s) excitement to learn. My role in the classroom is to facilitate education through multiple modalities of learning and with a background in early childhood development and special education I understand this thoroughly.
As my student teaching supervisor noted, I have an innate sense how to engage students and how to manage classroom behaviors as well. Each student learns differently, and being able to differentiate instruction is paramount.
While student teaching I planned and taught units in math, social studies and English Language Arts. These units incorporated technology, open class discussions, as well as many hands on activities. Students were encouraged to participate to their individual full ability and were held to high academic and behavioral standards.
I hope to bring my excitement to teach to the classroom and to as many students as possible within the Munising Public School District. I would like to speak with you further about my background and any opportunities that are available within Mather Elementary.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Danielle Holland
Attachment: Resume
DANIELLE MARIE HOLLAND
3300 E. Deerfield Rd, Apt F328 · Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 · 989-560-1909 · daniellemholland@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
8/07 – CURRENT CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MT. PLEASANT
Bachelor of Science Degree- Elementary Emphasis Currently 3.33/4.0
SA Endorsement – Cognitive Impairments
ZA Endorsement – Early Childhood Education
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1/13 – 5/13 HARRSION MIDDLE SCHOOL HARRISON, MI
Student Teacher, Categorical Cognitively Impaired 6-8th grade Classroom
- Plan, prepare, and teach math, science, and social studies to 6-8th Cognitively Impaired students
- Plan, prepare, and teach English Language Arts in a Resource Room to 6-8th grade students
- Developed weekly unit plans
- Maintain ongoing assessment records
- Used an interactive whiteboard to aid instruction
- Attended numerous Individualized Education Plans
- Taught students who were from low socioeconomic status
1/12 – Current Substitute Teacher, PCMI Portland, MI
- Gratiot/Isabella RESD
- Taught in ECDD- 5th grades
- Followed and implemented substitute lesson plans
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
8/02 – 10/05 MOREY CHARTER SCHOOL SHEPHERD, MI
- One-to-one paraprofessional with a student with severe Autism
- Aided in curriculum adaption and instruction
- 2 years of Kindergarten one-to-one
- ½ year 1st grade one-to-one
- PECS certified fall of 2003
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
2010-Current Job’s Daughters International MT. PLEASANT, MI
- Certified Adult Volunteer
- Oversee the activities of a non-profit youth group
- Oversee the behavior of participating youth and adults
2010/11 CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MT. PLEASANT, MI
Connections that Count
- Program implementation
- Program scheduling
- Parent/child support
ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE:
April 2012 Qualitative Reading Inventory – 5 (QRI – 5)
April 2012 Aimsweb
May 2012 BRIGANCE Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills – II
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
ATTENDED:
April 2012 Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow Conference
June 2012 American Red Cross AED, CPR, and First Aid Certification
April 2013 Harrison Community Schools Building Development/Improvement
REFERENCES:
DR. HOLLY HOFFMAN
Advisor and Professor of Counseling and Special Education
Central Michigan University
EHS 321
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
989-774-1498
DR. JENNIFER PALACIOS WIRZ
Assistant Professor
Central Michigan University
Department of Counseling and Special Education
989-774-3606
RICHARD FOOTE
Harrison Middle School Principal
P.O. Box 529
224 W. Main St.
Harrison, Michigan 48625
CATHERINE B. CHURCH
Student Teacher Supervisor, Special Education
Central Michigan University
989-386-0657- home
989-400-2152- cell
Personal information
| Date of birth | 07 October 1978 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Mt. Pleasant |
| Citizenship | US |
| Gender | Female |
| Marital status | Married |
Employment history
Education history
Certifications, accreditations and awards
My skills
Personal goals
I have many personal goals, most notably is to be a great mom and a member of a great school district.
Academic goals
My academic goals include persuing my masters degree at Northern Michigan University immediately folllowing graduation from Central Michigan University. I have high aspirations to have a PhD in education as well. One step at a time though.
Education is a lifetime of learning.
Career goals
My career goal would include to someday be the directer of special education, at the ISD level.