Danielle N.

Ruff
712 Chestnut Hill Road Forest Hill Maryland 21050
danielleruff92@gmail.com 410.652.4066
Objective
To obtain a full-time biology teaching position for grades 7-12
Education
Towson University, Towson, Maryland
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology - Concentration in Secondary Education
Overall GPA: 3.58
Deans List Spring 2013 present
Passed Praxis I
Passed Praxis II- Biology Content Knowledge and PLT: Grades 7-12
Field Experience
Magnolia Middle School, Joppatowne, Maryland
Grade 7 Life Science Teacher Intern

May 2012 - August 2015

Promoted from camp counselor to group leader in 2015

Communicated with families about childrens behavior, progress, and participation
Responsible for the safety, personal care, and behavioral management of children
Directed and facilitated games and activities
Supervised camp field trips

Certifications
Flinn Scientific, Inc

October 2015- December 2015

January 2015 - March 2015

Planned and delivered three lessons in the Genetics Unit to a 9th grade honors Biology class
Successfully guided students through a Karyotyping Lab
Maintained a positive and professional relationship with the mentor teacher and the students

Related Experience
Summer Camp Group Leader, The Arena Club, Bel Air, Maryland

August 2015 - present

March 2015 - May 2015

Collaborate, plan, and teach life science in an inclusive classroom

Incorporate technology into lessons using an interactive whiteboard, Prezi, and Active
Expressions
Implement the Next Generation Science Standards with inquiry-based lessons and activities
Integrate Magnolias Bring Your Own Technology policy into lessons, by allowing students to
use their device in a lesson about the parts and functions of cells
Participated in a school sponsored tree planting event at Magnolia with teachers, professionals
and students

Bel Air High School, Bel Air, Maryland

Grade 9 Biology Teacher Intern

December 2015

May 2015 May 2018

Successfully completed seven hours of High School Science Laboratory Safety Training

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Leadership
Elected Team Leader, Sisterhood Enrichment Team (SET), Kappa Delta Sorority, Zeta Mu chapter
Guided and educated new members through the new member education program
Activities and Organizations
Kappa Delta Sorority

Zeta Mu Chapter, Towson University, Towson Maryland