Gabrielle M.

DeSano
8861 Red Hawk Court Sylvania, OH, 43650
gabe.desano@gmail.com (586) 612-6996
http://gabrielledesanoportfolio.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
May 2013

University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education

Ann Arbor, MI

G.P.A. 3.8 University Honors, Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate
Endorsements: Language Arts and Integrated Science

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
August 13- Present Holmes Elementary Teacher
Ypsilanti, MI
3rd Grade
Design multisensory and engaging lessons based on the diverse needs of my 28 students
Utilize formative assessments daily through the use of a show me what you know board
Communicate with parents daily and weekly through the use of phone calls, newsletters,
emails, and a classroom blog
Utilize a balanced literacy program for reading and writing that allows for modeling, guided
reading and writing groups, conferencing, independent reading and writing, and word study
Challenge each individual learner through conducting reading and writing conferences using
the CAF reading strategies
Differentiate math instruction through guided math groups and the math workshop model
Set student goals and track student data and growth through the use of student data folders
Administer Reading A-Z benchmark assessments four times throughout the year to guide
flexible reading groups
Incorporate technology and our Smart Board into my everyday instruction by involving the
students in whole group instruction
Provide differentiated behavioral plans for students in need of support
Daily give students access to our technology station during reading and math workshop
Promote and nurture a positive classroom environment by emphasizing mutual respect
Fundraised and earned a classroom Ipad for students to use for math and literacy workshop
Utilize pretest data to plan, enact, and reflect on curriculum units aligned to the Common Core
Align and supplement Everyday math curriculum with enrichment and remediation activities
Develop and uphold personal relationships with all 28 students
Manage reading and math workshop through effective and consistent classroom expectations
Employ research based best practices to ensure and deepen student learning
Organized and successfully directed a math curriculum night to promote parent involvement
Team up with the IEP and the third grade level team to support and maximize student success
Summer 13

Winter 13- May 13

Chippewa Valley Schools Summer Success Teacher

Clinton Township, MI
Bridge to Kindergarten
Planned and organized lessons for a bilingual class with varying ability levels
Crafted engaging lessons providing students with a positive first school experience
Collaborated with a co-teacher maximizing small group intervention
Modeled, emphasized, and cultivated a positive classroom climate to promote learning
Willow Run Elementary Learning Center Student Teacher
Ypsilanti, MI
2nd Grade
Designed an original plant cycle unit that integrated science standards into the literacy block
with the use of a Smart Board
Implemented the CAF system to inform individual and small group instruction
Organized and led guided reading groups to target emerging student needs
Interacted with students families to build relationships in order to best support students
Fostered individual relationships with all 31 students from diverse backgrounds
Differentiated instruction daily to meet the needs of students with different ability levels
Supplemented Everyday Math curriculum with math games, manipulatives, and extra practice
to ensure all students were reaching the learning goals
Utilized formative assessments to guide subsequent lessons in all content areas

Fall 12- December 12

Fall 11- April 12

Cultivated a sense of community amongst 31 learners through modeling and genuine care
Willow Run Intermediate Learning Center Teaching Intern
Ypsilanti, MI
7th and 8th Grade
Planned and organized a school supply drive for some of the 7th and 8th graders who were
unable to purchase school supplies on their own
Designed and implemented many math lessons, aligned to the Common Core, that focused on
classroom discussions in order to enhance students understanding of the content
Incorporated technology into lessons in all content areas by using online animations, videos,
Edmodo, laptops, and a document camera to display students work
Attended professional development opportunities, including parent teacher conferences
Tonda Elementary School Teaching Intern
Canton, MI
1st and 3rd Grade
Conducted DRA and Rigby assessments, and used the data to inform reading groups
Prepared a social studies visual inquiry lesson to introduce the French and Indian War
Organized and led a guided reading group focusing on visualizing to build comprehension
Administered running record assessments to help inform reading lessons
Designed and implemented whole class interactive read-alouds focusing on making
connections between the story and students experiences
Generated and led writing conferences to help students improve their writing
Created and taught a word study lesson focusing on rhyming patterns

WORK EXPERIENCE
April 12- June 13

Professional Education Services Group LLC /EduStaff

Eastern Michigan
Substitute Teacher
Maintained classroom order while substitute teaching in grades K-8
Engaged students daily by infusing lessons with enthusiasm
September 09- April 12 University of Michigan Ready to Read
Ann Arbor, MI
Research Assistant
Conducted research in the office of Susan B. Neuman aimed to improve childrens reading
achievement in low income areas
Learned innovative and creative teaching styles for the lower elementary grades
Winter 11- Summer 11 Ann Arbor Public Schools SACC
Ann Arbor, MI
Teacher Assistant
Provided child care for elementary students at Pittsfield Elementary School
Managed a class of over twenty students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade students
Advanced kindergartners in their math skills through daily math lessons differentiated for each
students needs

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Fall 14- Present

Winter 14- Present

February 14- Present

June 13- Present

December 11- May 12

Assessment Literacy Network School Team Leader

Ypsilanti, MI
Deepened my understanding of summative and formative assessment practices
Collaborated with Washtenaw and Livingston County teachers to produce student friendly
targets and quality assessments
Team with another teacher to provide our staff with an overview of the assessment cycle
Holmes Elementary School Improvement Team
Ypsilanti, MI
Strategize plans for increasing student achievement
Collaborate with school teacher leaders on school initiatives
Identify areas of need and set goals to improve instruction and achievement
Holmes Elementary Instruction Consultation Team
Ypsilanti, MI
Collaborate and team with teachers to problem solve and find the best learning environment
for learners
Help teachers to find the instructional match for best learning for students
Set goals with teachers to maximize student achievement
Peace Lutheran School Board of Education
Shelby Township, MI
Evaluate and develop school wide policies on educational and social issues to ensure fairness
Assess and interview candidates for open teaching positions in efforts to find the most
qualified and best fit candidate
Set targets to improve instruction, curriculum implementation, and parent communication
Peace Lutheran School Curriculum Assessment Team
Shelby Township, MI

Assessed and analyzed curriculum for Peace Lutheran School based on the Michigan GLCEs,
National Common Core Standards, and the Lutheran Missouri Synod Standards
Designed curriculum maps for language arts that aligned standards with the consideration of
each individual classroom learner