Daniel Bal

Experience

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  The Daily Collegian

  Jan 2003 - May 2005

  Copy Desk Chief/Reporter

  Copy Desk Chief • Head of night news management • Supervised the night news staff • Edited copy for daily publication Senior Education Reporter • Reported on educational issues dealing with Penn State and other academic institutions• Created and fostered relationships with university’s academic faculty • Wrote weekly articles focusing on educational issues (e.g., affirmative action, legacy admission, admission policies, faculty senate, and student senate) Senior Administration Reporter • Reported on administrative issues dealing with Penn State and other academic institutions• Developed and maintained relationships with university’s administration • Wrote weekly articles focusing on administrative topics and issues (e.g., appropriations, research funding, tuition, and enrollment) Show less

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  Duquesne University -- Department of Foundations and Leadership

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Graduate Assistant

  • Performed educational research for department professors• Assisted faculty/staff in office management

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  South Fayette School District

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2019

  High School English Teacher

  High School English Teacher• Multiple teaching assignments in grades 9 through 12 at various academic levels, including special education (co-taught), honors, and advanced placement • Successfully taught students to score significantly above the state and national averages on the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Exam and the state-mandated Keystone Exam• Designed and executed curriculum for the following courses: AP Literature and Composition, SAT and ACT Prep, World Literature, Poetic Imagination, American Short Stories, and Mythology Across Cultures• Developed and implemented various activities and assessment tools aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)• Participant in the Classrooms for the Future initiative implemented by the Pennsylvania Department of Education SAP (Student Assistance Program) • Facilitated discussions on how to aid in the development of students with academic, mental, and social issues • Case manager for students with academic, mental, and social issues Student Government Adviser • Worked with the district and student body to develop academic, social, and community programs • Developed and coordinated a charity 5k that raised over $130,000 for local charities over a 6-year period • Aided in the development, organization, and execution of a charity dance marathon, which has raised over $500,000 in a 7-year period for Four Diamonds Show less

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  Dorrance Publishing Co.

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2021

  Provide consultation to authors regarding the various aspects of the writing process:• Mechanics of writing• Story design• Concept editing • Writing habits and techniques Publishing Consultant:• Connect with prospective authors to discuss their publishing projects and introduce publishing options • Talk to a diverse clientele from all over the world and present book publishing services packages • Provide consultation to authors who are trying to navigate the publishing world • Create and customize publishing contract proposals to meet the needs of individual authors

  • Writing Coach

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Publishing Services Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2021
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  Albert | Learn By Doing

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Lead Author (ELA Assessment)

  • Create preparatory assessments for English-based exams (e.g., AP Literature and Composition, SAT, and ACT)• Develop practice assessments that meet individual state standards to be used in preparation for standardized exams• Compose passages with corresponding questions in accordance with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) • Examine questions, answers, and explanations for errors in grammar, mechanics, usage, and syntax

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  Pearson

  Mar 2021 - now

  Essay Evaluator (English and Composition)

  • Evaluate student responses to open-ended essay questions on state-based exams• Assess writers' use of grammar, conventions, diction and syntax, and key organizational elements

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  Study.com

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2022

  Writer – Content Creator/Reviewer

  • Create long-form lessons revolving around various subject matter in the field of humanities• Review articles and provide content feedback and determine age- and grade-level suitability • Arrange humanities-based subject matter into a hierarchical model that provides broad to specific learning paths• Ensure English-related articles contain information that is accurate and relevant

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  Red Ventures

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  Writer

  • Research and compose education and career-related articles that focus on post-secondary institutions and programs • Ensure grammar, conventions, style, organization, and content are appropriate for audience and purpose

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  Liaison, Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  Educational Content Creator

  • Create long-form lessons and/or articles that present and explain academic content related to various subjects in the humanities, including literary elements, genres, grammar, mechanics, usage, and style• Utilize educational standards to produce content appropriate and academically relevant to a variety of students• Draft outlines and compose articles utilizing SEO tools such as SEMrush

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  Inksplash

  Aug 2023 - now

  Curriculum and Assessment Specialist (Contract)

  • Author summative and formative assessments• Create a wide variety of item types • Utilize CCSS and individual state standards in development of assessments• Customize content based on specialized requirements• Write to targeted Lexile levels

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  Derivita

  Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  ELA Assessment Specialist (Contract)

  • Work directly with school districts in the development of assessments• Compose passages with corresponding questions in accordance with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)• Frame assessments around CCSS and state-based standards• Incorporate a wide range of item types

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  HeyTutor

  Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

  ELA Assessment Consultant (Contract)

  • Compose ELA passages based on individual or grouped CCSS to accompany high school-based lessons• Utilize an array of genres in the development of ELA passages, including informational, literary, history/social studies, and technical• Collaborate with lesson plan writers to ensure passages meet appropriate standards and objectives• Align instructional objectives to national and state standards for grades 6-12