Danielle L.
Knopp
458 Far Hill Circle, PA 19341
484-401-0936 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Expected May 2019
Elementary Education Minor
TESOL Non-Licensure Minor
GPA: 3.22 / 4.0
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
09/17 12/17 Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School Waynesboro, VA
Practicum Student
Assisted cooperating teacher in daily classroom activities such as literacy lessons, small
group activities, and general organization. Planned small and whole group lessons
including various read-alouds, phonological and alphabetic awareness, and different arts
and crafts. Simultaneously conducted college course work that pertained to the practicum
placement in the form of observations and a case study assignment.
06/12 - Present Nanny Exton, PA
Provided child care as needed for multiple families with childrens ages ranging from
four months to ten years. Have had experience with up to four children at a time in this
setting. Prepared meals, cleaned houses, provided transportation, and carefully planned
fun, developmentally appropriate activities for the children accordingly.
06/16 - 08-17 SS. Peter and Paul Summer Day Camp Exton, PA
Camp Counselor
Oversaw children ages 3-12 at a summer day camp for an entire summer. Organized
various activities within my own group and as an entire camp, working with other camp
counselors to ensure great experiences for the children. Supervised children throughout
the day and was in charge of checking campers out to their parents at the end of each day.
12/12 08/15 Z. Wei Restaurant Exton, PA
Hostess and Check-Out
Answered phones for take-out orders and put orders together upon completion.
Simultaneously sat guests inside the restaurant and occasionally worked as a waitress
serving tables.
08/12 06/13 Platos Closet Exton, PA
Sales Associate
Helped customers within the retail store find what they were looking for and gained
experience in customer service. Worked the cash register and was responsible for
counting the money within the registers upon closing the store each shift.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Second Home Harrisonburg, VA
Worked with school-age children at a before and after-school care program . Organized
activities for the children to do before school such as small games and crafts. Played with
the children after school and assisted them with homework and tutoring.
Overcoming Barriers Harrisonburg, VA
Helped mentor exceptional children with various disabilities (physical, behavioral,
intellectual) in a fun and welcoming setting that promotes physical health and social
development.
Philanthropy Events Harrisonburg, VA
Helped organize and participate in various philanthropy events at James Madison
University for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (an organization that funds
research for Type 1 Diabetes) and Dress for Success (aids and empowers young women
seeking to join the work force get on their feet and start their careers).
Reindeer Romp for Special Olympics Malvern, PA
Helped organize a Special Olympics event in which participants were able to indulge in
hot chocolate and holiday festivities with their families such as singing and making
crafts.
Great Valley Basketball League Malvern, PA
Assisted coaching youth basketball at the community center for young girls ages 6-12.
Organized and ran practices, coached games, and refereed for other teams. Promoted
collaboration and teamwork amongst the girls while helping them develop their
basketball skills.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
CPR Certification
