Daniel Nealis

Experience

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  Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

  Public Policy Intern

  •Assisted public policy officer in editing electronic updates, researched public policy issues affecting Pennsylvania's non-profit organizations, and contributed to the creation and distribution of quarterly newsletter

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  City Year

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Corps Member

  •Served at Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus School during the 2009-10 academic year•Tutored and mentored 10-15 students as well as helped implement and coordinate after-school and community service oriented projects

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  CHUNGDAHM Learning

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  English Language Instructor

  •Taught 120 elementary and middle school students from 4 to 10 PM at an after-school English institute•Helped students improve reading comprehension, note taking, writing, and presentation skills through guided exercises and group work

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  KIDS BROWN CO.

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  English Language Instructor

  •Taught 300 kindergarten students at three schools during weekday mornings•Explained vocabulary and sentence structure through games, songs, and group activities

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  Mastery Schools

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Middle School Mathematics Instructor – Thomas Campus•Created effective learning environment for 80 7th-8th grade students with varying levels of ability.•Led 7th grade class to highest benchmark average each quarter across nine schools in charter network. High School Mathematics Instructor, Special Education Support Teacher – Shoemaker Campus•Developed differentiated lesson plans for diverse group of 10th grade students, some with IEPs.•Co-taught middle school students with special education needs in a self-contained classroom.

  • Middle School Math Teacher

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Mathematics Instructor

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
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  KIPP Nashville Public Schools

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Middle School Mathematics Teacher
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  Valor Collegiate Academies

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  5th grade Math Teacher

  •Differentiated course materials to meet the needs and abilities of a math intensive class.•Utilized student data to create targeted mini lessons for weekly after school tutoring sessions.

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  Valor Collegiate Academies

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

  •Improved student achievement from 40% mastery on Q1 benchmark to 55% mastery on Q2 benchmark.•Uses formative assessments in targeted tutoring to address misconceptions and close learning gaps.•Utilizes 1:1 Chromebook program to execute digital projects and facilitate practice on Khan Academy. •Developed engaging year-end project which incorporated multiple standards and computer programs.•2018-19: increased TN Ready state assessment scores 18% vs. prior year (70% proficient or advanced).•2016-17: improved student achievement from 38% mastery on Q1 benchmark to 60% mastery on Q3; 72% of students met or exceeded Math MAP RIT goals compared to national average of 50%. •Volunteered to lead instruction for math intensive 10-week course following mid-year staffing changes.•Helped increase student average from Quarter 1 to Quarter 2 benchmark by 15%.

  • 7th grade Math Teacher

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  • 6th grade Math Teacher

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  • 8th grade Math Teacher

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
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  DCI - District of Columbia International School

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

  8th Grade Math and Algebra 1 Teacher

  •Implemented Modern Classroom Project model in 2022 which utilized 1:1 Chromebook program tocreate a self-paced, mastery-based learning environment •Analyzed data from daily student exit tickets to provide real-time feedback and create small groups to differentiate instruction and address individual misconceptions •Created and edited MYP IB internal assessments for 8th grade math and Algebra 1 courses

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  The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel

  Jul 2023 - now

  Math Teacher

  •Design and develop streamlined class website, instructional videos, and whole group vlessons to address diverse learners needs•Coordinate with high school mathematics staff to vertically align curriculum by identifying target standards, analyzing student assessment data, and choosing appropriate class materials to bridge understanding gaps