DANAH STOOTS

547 Lots Gap Rd.

Max Meadows, Virginia 2436dmking05@vt.edu
276-620-6158

Dedicated and charismatic science teacher committed to providing innovative and exciting science
education opportunities for students in the community.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Highly creative and resourceful designer of lab activities, demonstrations and presentations.
Enthusiastic about implementing new, innovative, research-based inquiry methods of teaching.
Passionate advocate for the incorporation of life-long learning.
Expected certification 2016 in high school biology.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.S., Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, May 2015
Major: Biological Sciences
M.A.Ed., Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, Expected: May 2016
Program: Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Teacher Certification, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, Expected: May 2016
Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education

STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Pulaski County High School, Dublin, Virginia, Spring 2016
Experience in teaching academic 10th grade biology inclusive classrooms and co-taught inclusive
classroom with students who have special needs.
Duties include daily and unit lesson planning, lecture preparation and presentation, lab
coordination, assessment development, grading student work, using Smart Board for activities,
attending faculty meetings, participating in parent conferences, and accepting supervisory
obligations with the guidance of the Cooperating Teacher.
Teacher Assistant Intern, Pulaski Middle School, Pulaski, Virginia, Fall 2015
Worked closely with assigned Cooperating Teacher in daily planning, implementing, and
instruction of lesson plans, assisted small groups of students, prepared materials, and graded
student work.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Medical Laboratory Technician, Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Virginia,
Dec 2010 Current
Supervised staff and students' use of equipment and supplies and integrated academic
principles with clinical experience.
Established positive relationships with clinical students and encouraged
questions and discussion of policy and procedure.