Danielle Huggins

Huggins.danielle22@gmail.com. 12602 VENICE BOULEVARD, APT #105, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066. 978-886-4170

EDUCATION

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. Approved for graduation in May, 2016.

Pursuing a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and California State Teaching Credential (Single Subject English) with CLAD certification. Credential will be secured prior to the start of the 2016-17 school year.
Currently completing final semester with a 4.0 GPA.

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. Earned Bachelor of Arts, Class of 2011.

Major: Communication, Minor: International Studies.

GPA of 3.7 (out of 4.0).
Earned Deans List recognition all eight semesters.
Graduated with honors (Cum Laude)

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

nimo South Los Angeles Charter High School (LAUSD), Los Angeles, CA
January 2016-June 2016 (current)
Student Teacher
Full-time teacher for two 12th grade courses (Communications and CSUs Expository Reading/Writing course.

Create, plan, and execute cohesive units of study that engage and challenge diverse population of urban students.

Discover and/or develop all resources and materials including lesson plans and assessments.

Warner Avenue Elementary School (LAUSD), Los Angeles, CA

August 2014-December 2016
Teaching Assistant

Employed as full-time aide in diverse elementary classrooms, each with 2-8 English Language Learners and 2-5
students with varying forms and degrees of special needs (Kindergarten, second grade, third grade).

Assisted in all aspects of daily classroom routine including schoolwork/homework correction, lesson planning
and execution, one-on-one guidance, personalized development of writing and math skills, and handling behavior
issues when applicable. Responsible for mentoring and monitoring student activities during recess and lunch.
Andover Public Schools, Andover, MA
2006 - 2007
Education Volunteer

Tutored high school freshmen, providing homework assistance and improving their study habits.

Assisted a middle school Spanish teacher; Gained valuable teaching and classroom planning experience.

Taught Math and English to a diverse group of inner-city fourth graders and prepared them for state proficiency
exams, instilling self-confidence and knowledge to raise test scores.
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
2010-2011

Volunteered as a tutor to other undergraduate students, providing schoolwork assistance during my own free time.

Participated in the In2Books pen-pal program, reading books and writing letters of discussion to elementary
school-aged children in the Boston area.
Cedardale Health & Fitness Club, Haverhill, MA
May-August, 2008
Summer Day Camp Counselor

Planned, organized and led athletic, artistic, and teamwork-building activities for over 200 campers, ages 4-13.

Mentored and trained junior counselors (ages 14-17).

Gained experience working with children of diverse ages, backgrounds and personalities.
SKILLS

Accomplished in athletics and team-oriented sports (performance and instruction) for after school programs.
Passion and respected talent for creative writing and photography.
Strong background in mentorship and fostering constructive communication.
Significant experience serving students and communities in low socio-economic areas.
Proficiency in Spanish language with a commitment to continue improving these language skills.

CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS

Golden Key, International Honor Society for academic achievement (Undergraduate)

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education (Graduate)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED