Danielle Thuringer

Experience

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  Montessori Learning Center

  Aug 2001 - May 2004

  Assistant Preschool Teacher

  Taught and cared for four year oldsCreated lessons, art projects, activities and holiday eventsAttended a variety of early childhood training sessions, including CPR certification

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  Details by Danielle

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2008

  Owner

  Established cleaning business for new housing developments Hired and supervised employees and maintained all bookkeeping and records

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  Grassroots Solutions

  Apr 2004 - May 2004

  Canvasser

  Educated community members on political issuesSupervised and trained volunteersPlanned and organized a celebratory election event for the State Representative and over 300 guests

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  Hatton Art Gallery

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Gallery Associate

  Designed and constructed art exhibitsProvided gallery tours and educated guests on the history and cultural implications of art pieces Organized and promoted gallery opening events

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  Rocky Mountain Raptor Program

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2009

  Volunteer

  Provided environmental education programs to community and school groupsPerformed husbandry duties such as cage cleaning, preparing food and keeping updated records of raptorsCaught injured raptors and administered medications, bandaging, and physical therapy as neededTrained and supervised new volunteers

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  International House/Apollo-Hanoi, Vietnam

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

  English Teacher

  Taught English as a Foreign Language to students 3 years old to adult, with a focus on senior young learnersPlanned lessons and assisted in curriculum development Participated in ongoing teacher training and development sessions

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  Denver Zoo

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Summer Safari Instructor

  Instructed youth on environmental and conservation issues surrounding our wildlife and natural resources,Maintained a high level of enthusiasm and motivation to inspire youth to take action on worldwide issues,Supervised teen volunteers, handled educational animalsReceived Red Cross Safety Certification

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  Vision Eyeland

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  ABO Certified Optician/ Optical Team Leader

  Educated patients about proper eye care and current optical technologies best suited to his or her needsDemonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills to maintain excellent customer service and improved client acquisition/retentionDemonstrated exceptional product knowledgeExceeded sales goalsProven ability to multi-task and work in an fast paced environmentHired and trained new employeesSupervised and managed optical staff Ability to decipher and explain patient insurance policiesPulled insurance benefits and filed claimsMonitored inventory, consulted vendors and ordered inventory/suppliesAssisted the optometrist in scheduling and basic office needs using OfficeMate software Show less

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  Global Explorers

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Leading the Way Program Assistant

  Coordinated life changing travel experiences for students of diverse abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on blind, deaf, hearing/visually impaired and low income students; Developed and presented curriculum focused on science, culture, leadership and service; Assisted students with service leadership project development; Built community by contributing to organization message boards, newsletter and events; Supported student recruitment; Interacted regularly with students via phone, email and Skype communication; Expedition leader for blind, visually impaired and sighted students to Machu Picchu Show less

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  Sioux Falls School District

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Student Teacher

  Biology and Foundations (Special Education) Biology at Roosevelt High School; Achieved highest scores on end of course standardized tests in the district

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  Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S.)

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Enrichment Educator

  Provide educational summer enrichment programming to underserved children K-8

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  Sioux Falls School District

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Science Facilitator Specialist

  Developed and implemented a first year R2 (self-paced, individualized) science program for at-risk and high-needs students consisting of Chemistry, Biology and Physical Science courses; Differentiated instruction for a variety of learning needs; Closely monitored student progress and communicated effectively with support staff and parents; Increased engagement and attendance of students; Increased course completion rates which in turn increased graduation rates; Developed a positive rapport with students; Collaborated with school counselors, support staff and classroom teachers to ensure student success; Fostered a positive mindset about school and learning with disengaged students Show less

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  Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Junior Zookeeper Coordinator

  Coordinated and supervised 14-18 year old student volunteers (junior zookeepers) in providing daily animal care and maintaining the petting zoo as well as presenting daily educational animal programs for zoo patrons.

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  Sioux Falls School District

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Biology Teacher

  Taught Biology and Chemistry; Differentiated instruction for a variety of learning needs based on student IEPs; Planned engaging lessons based on state standards with an emphasis on student centered and participatory learning; Utilized technology (Smart Boards, Chrome Books, etc.) in lessons; Fostered critical thinking skills using inquiry based learning; Closely monitored student progress and communicated effectively with support staff and parents; Collaborated effectively with science department teachers; Assisted with adopting NGSS common core standards and developing new curriculum; Utilized data to continually improve instruction; Documented student progress via Infinite Campus; Developed meaningful relationships with students; Enforced positive classroom behaviors; Inspired a love and interest for science in my students Show less

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  APU American International School

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Founding Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Year 4/5 and High School English teacher

  Established the school's educational foundation from its inception, Wrote and developed a non-existent curriculum based on the US common core for non-native English speakers with no resources; Taught year 4/5 primary students consisting of non-native English speakers in all classroom subjects; Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of varying English ability levels; Used best practices for teaching combined grade levels; Wrote and developed year level exams for multiple courses; Consulted administration on on-going school wide improvement and development initiatives; Acted as a mentor teacher for new staff Show less

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  Singapore International School (SIS)

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  IGCSE maths and science teacher

  Taught IGCSE (UK curriculum) mathematics, chemistry and physics to international students/non-native English speakers (grades 9,10,11). Developed all course content and resources based on the IGCSE syllabus (no other curriculum resources provided) as the only teacher of these courses. Differentiated instruction for a variety of learning needs and English ability levels. All students received their goal exam scores, including many A* (including one student who is currently studying his Phd in Physics in the USA), Developed and implemented a science club for primary students Show less

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  Kids Teaching Kids AU

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

  Education Coordinator

  Inspiring future environmental leaders <3Managed end-to-end a national environmental education program based on the “kids teaching kids” award-winning peer-teaching learning model developed by Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood (AM) for primary and secondary students, averaging over 400 schools per year; Facilitated in school student workshops across Australia, Presented teacher PD sessions; Organized and implemented student conferences/multi-school events including a two day event for 500 primary/secondary students from across Australia at University of Melbourne; Sourced and secured new sponsorship opportunities including a $500,000 deal with DEWLP to develop student environmental leadership/stewardship programs in regional Victoria; Developed bespoke programs tailored to sponsors goals including Swarovski Water School, Melbourne Water, University of Melbourne, Parks Victoria, Lendlease, Sydney Airport, many councils and more; As a micro-social enterprise of two employees I engaged fully with all aspects of running a small business from marketing, accounting and more Show less

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  Earthwatch Institute

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Education Manager-Kids Teaching Kids

  Kids Teaching Kids is thrilled to announce that we have merged with Earthwatch Australia to provide end-to-end education opportunities. Earthwatch shares our commitment to inspire future environmental leaders and empower people to save the natural world. Rest assured, all Kids Teaching Kids programs will continue to run as normal and will be managed by the same team. Experiential, science-based learning is at the core of Earthwatch programs. This partnership will allow us to expand our program offerings and provide additional opportunities to Kids Teaching Kids Schools to be involved in NRM education, mentoring and research opportunities with Earthwatch scientists, and drive on-ground environmental outcomes for decades to come. Show less

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  Camberwell Grammar School

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Science Teacher

  Teaching year 9-10 science (biology, chemistry, physics) full-time at an independent all boys school Demonstration of flexibility, resilience, and creativity in teaching virtual learning during a pandemic; Maintaining a high level of student engagement and achievement remotely; Ability to dive into a new role remotely and work autonomously

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  Wesley College

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2025

  Science Teacher

  Teacher of 7th-10th grade International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) general science, (one term each of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science), 10th grade Environmental Science and VCE 1/2 Biology at a co-educational private school; Developed and implemented curriculum aligned with International Baccalaureate standards; Facilitated inquiry-based learning experiences to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students; Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and mastery of IB science objectives; Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students in a multicultural classroom environment; Implemented hands-on laboratory activities to reinforce theoretical concepts and develop practical skills; Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and projects integrating science with other subject areas; Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to academic achievement Show less

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  Elizabeth middle school

  Jan 2025 - now

  7th grade science teacher