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Hello, my name is

Daniela
Barbaro

I'm passionate about
Science Education

Objective

Energetic educator seeking a high school Biology or middle school Science teaching opportunity

What I Do Best

HIGH TEST SCORES

Empowered 98% of my students to pass the Biology EOC exam in 2016

CREATIVE CURRICULUM

Created and implemented an innovative and hands-on “Science of Being a Girl” curriculum

INSPIRING STUDENTS

I enjoy creating a safe learning environment that inspires students to develop their own voice and discover their passions


CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

I achieve successful classroom management through mutual respect and empathy-filled relationships with students

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

I enjoy building  synergistic relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration, and the community 

HIGH ENERGY


I naturally bring joyful enthusiasm to the classroom to promote an active and collaborative learning environment

Certifications and Training

  • Texas Science 4-8
  • Life Science 7-12
  • AP Biology
  • AP Psychology
  • Certified Covey 7 Habits Trainer

Conference Presentations

  • Leader in Me 2017 | Dallas, TX
  • CAST 2016 | San Antonio, TX
  • Mini-CAST 2016 | Frisco, TX
  • Leader in Me 2016 | Dallas, TX
  • Micro-CAST 2015 | Cedar Hill, TX
  • CAST 2015 | Dallas, TX

Professional Experience

AUG 2016 — Present

Metroplex Area Science Supervisors

Dalllas-Ft.Worth

Active Member


Active Member of MASS

MASS (Metroxplex Area Science Supervisors) consists of science coordinators, science instructional specialists, and curriculum directors from the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. Members gather monthly to discuss the state of science education and solve problems facing districts in DFW.

Accomplishments

  • Program Chairperson for DFW Mini-CAST Conference, 2017

AUG 2013 — Present

Village Tech Schools

Cedar Hill, TX

Curriculum Coordinator
Biology Teacher
Chemistry Teacher
Psychology Teacher
MS Science Teacher
Team Lead
Covey "7 Habits" Trainer
Cheerleading Coach


Experience at Village Tech 

Village Tech is a public charter school located in Cedar Hill, TX (just southwest of Dallas). The mission of Village Tech is to forge students that are character driven and community focused. 

Secondary Science Curriculum Coordinator | 8/2016 - Present

  • Provided leadership, training, teacher support, and managed the science budget for middle and high school curriculum

11th Grade Chemistry Teacher | 8/2016 - Present

  • Implemented innovative labs with extremely limited resources

9th Grade Psychology Teacher | 8/2015 – Present

  • Integrated Psychology TEKS within a Biology curriculum

9th Grade Biology Teacher | 8/2015 – Present

  • Inspired students with creative and challenging lessons

Certified Stephen Covey "7 Habits" Trainer | 8/2014 – Present

  • Trained 40+ new teachers in Stephen Covey’s "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" every summer to support a character-infused curriculum 

9th Grade Interdisciplinary Team Lead | 8/2015 – 6/2016

  • Served as liaison between 9th grade teachers and administration while providing instructional leadership and administrative duties

Middle School Cheerleading Coach | 8/2014 – 6/2015

  • Established and coached a new middle school cheerleading program

8th Grade Science Teacher | 8/2013 – 6/2015

  • Designed an effective TEKS-based, character-infused curriculum

JAN 2013 — JUN 2013

Lucyle Collins Middle School

Lake Worth ISD | Ft. Worth, TX


8th Grade Science Student Intern

AUG 2012 — DEC 2012

George Dawson Middle School

Carroll ISD | South Lake, TX


7th Grade Science Long-Term Substitute

AUG 2011 — DEC 2011

Bearden Middle School

Knoxville, TN


6th Grade Science Student Intern

Education

2010 — 2011

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

2013 — Present

Tarleton State University

Ft. Worth, TX

Graduate Coursework in Curriculum & Instruction

I have completed 75% of the coursework for a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

I started coursework at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and I have continued this work at Tarleton State University in Ft. Worth.


2005 — 2010

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

Bachelors of Science in Biology
Minor in Education

I attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where I earned a B.S. in Biology and a Minor in Education. 

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