Hello, my name is
Daniela Barbaro
I'm passionate about creating inspirational and highly-impactful learning experiences
What I Do Best
CREATIVE CURRICULUM
Proven track record of creating innovative and highly engaging curriculum and content
PROBLEM SOLVER
Critical thinker with the ability to create win-win solutions for everyone involved
INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Great at creating inspirational and life-changing learning experiences
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR
Highly effective at communicating verbally, in writing, and by presenting
COLLABORATOR
I enjoy building synergistic relationships with others and achieving excellent results together
HIGH ENERGY
I naturally bring joyful enthusiasm and inspiration to the team
Conference Presentations
- Leader in Me 2017 | Dallas, TX
- Leader in Me 2016 | Dallas, TX
- CAST 2016 | San Antonio, TX
- Mini-CAST 2016 | Frisco, TX
- Micro-CAST 2015 | Cedar Hill, TX
- CAST 2015 | Dallas, TX
Certifications and Training
- Certified FranklinCovey 7 Habits Trainer
- Texas Science 4-8
- Life Science 7-12
- AP Biology
- AP Psychology
Professional Experience
AUG 2017 — Present
Cross Timbers Middle School
Grapevine, TX
Science Teacher
AVID Teacher
Experience at Cross Timbers
Cross Timbers is the largest middle school in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District and is located in Grapevine, TX.
6th Grade Science & AVID Teacher
- Developed a new digital 6th grade science curriculum, including instructional guides for teachers, for the entire school district
- Hosted workshops to mentor and guide fellow teachers on how to integrate “Leader in Me” principles into their classroom curriculum
- Led multiple “Sharpen the Saw” professional development sessions
- Inspired students with innovative and character-infused curriculum
AUG 2016 — AUG 2017
Metroplex Area Science Supervisors
Dallas - Ft. Worth
Program Chairperson
Experience at 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.
Responsibilities
- Program Chairperson for DFW Mini-CAST Conference, 2017
AUG 2013 — AUG 2017
Village Tech Schools
Cedar Hill, TX
Covey "7 Habits" Trainer
Curriculum Coordinator
Biology Teacher
Chemistry Teacher
Psychology Teacher
MS Science Teacher
Team Lead
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.
Certified Stephen Covey "7 Habits" Trainer | 8/2014 – 8/2017
- Trained 40+ new teachers in Stephen Covey’s "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" every summer to empower the creation of character-infused curriculum
Secondary Science Curriculum Coordinator | 8/2016 - 8/2017
- Provided leadership, training, teacher support, and managed the science budget for middle and high school curriculum
11th Grade Chemistry Teacher | 8/2016 - 8/2017
- Implemented innovative labs with extremely limited resources
9th Grade Psychology Teacher | 8/2015 – 8/2017
- Integrated Psychology TEKS within a Biology curriculum
9th Grade Biology Teacher | 8/2015 – 8/2017
- Inspired students with creative and challenging lessons
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
Education
2010 — 2011
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
2013
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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