Danielle Sciatto

38380 Ann Arbor Trail 313.550.0745

Livonia, MI 48150 dsciatto@gmail.com
www.daniellesciatto.weebly.com

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2006-2011
3.343 GPA, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Music
Provisional Secondary Certification, Biology, Psychology
• University Honors: Fall 2009, 2010
• Kappa Delta Pi: Co- chair of “Literacy Alive!”
Balanced part- time employment with full- time academics: Caribou Coffee Company
• Awarded "Best of the Bou Crew", Fall 2009
• Designed and coordinated visual displays throughout store
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching: Canton High School School of Education January 2011- April 2011
University of Michigan, Canton, MI
• Observed and taught four 10th grade biology classes and one ELL biology class at a diverse, suburban high school
• Incorporated technology into an inquiry- based curriculum while fulfilling Michigan content expectations for energy
• Participated in school culture by assisting the Salem Science Olympiad team, participating in professional learning
communities, and chaperoning a school dance

Practicum II: Frost Middle School School of Education September 2010- December 2010
University of Michigan, Livonia, MI
• Observed three 7th grade science classes at a suburban middle school by shadowing an experienced teacher
• Engaged students with a three- day lesson sequence on photosynthesis and macromolecules with inquiry
Practicum I: Western International High School School of Education January 2010- April 2010
University of Michigan, Detroit, MI
• Observed one biology and one integrated science classes at an urban bilingual high school by shadowing an
experienced teacher
• Supplemented biology curriculum through planning and teaching a lesson integrating literacy and photosynthesis

Study Group Leader Science Learning Center January 2007- January 2009
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• Enriched collegiate introductory biology courses by developing original study guides and lesson plans
• Fostered an inclusive learning environment by facilitating peer discussions

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parent Orientation Leader Office of New Student Programs May 2010- August 2010
Student Orientation Leader Office of New Student Programs May 2008- August 2008
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• Communicated effectively in diverse settings by delivering clear presentations and short monologues to over 150
people, while giving thorough and concise answers to individual questions
• Expanded worldview through participation in anti-bias and leadership training
Rank Leader Michigan Marching Band August 2009- December 2009
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• Motivated 40 peers to improve marching, playing and performance skills through demonstrating, evaluating and
generating individual feedback
• Strengthened the band program by interfacing and brainstorming with professional staff weekly

Undergraduate Research Assistant Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology January 2009- April 2010
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• Refined laboratory skills in growing cultures, REP-PCR, DNA extraction and antibiotic testing of bioluminescent bacteria
• Worked to build a DNA library for two bacterial strains by extrapolating data to determine gene function and location