1. General Denise N. Nott
Information
Danielson’s Four
Professional Portfolio
Domains
Professional
Experiences
Awards/Honors
Activities
Contact Information Elementary Education
Special Education
Elizabethtown College nottd@etown.edu
Class of 2010 443-375-1090
3447 Millie Way, Manchester, MD 21192

2. General Information
Denise N. Nott
Elementary Education
Special Education
nottd@etown.edu
443-375-1090
3447 Millie Way
Manchester, MD 21102
Resume Praxis/Clearances Education Essay
Transcript

3. Praxis Scores Clearances
• (0710) PPST Reading – 173 • FBI Fingerprinting (March
• (0720) PPST Writing – 178 2010)
• (0730) PPST Mathematics – • Pennsylvania Child Abuse
184 (October 2009)
• (0011) Elementary Education • Pennsylvania Criminal
Curriculum Instruction History Background
Assessment – 180
Clearance (October 2009)
• (0511) Fundamental Subjects:
Content Knowledge – 174
• TB Test (October 2009)
• (0353) Education of
Exceptional Students: Core
Content Knowledge - 179

4. Danielson’s Four Domains
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Artifacts in this domain outline how a teacher organizes content of what students are expect to
learn consisting of demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of
students, setting instructional outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of resources, designing
coherent instruction, designing student assessment, and demonstrating knowledge of technology.
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
Artifacts in this domain show interactions that occur in a classroom that are non instructional
consisting of creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture of learning,
managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, and organizing physical space.
Domain 3: Instruction
Artifacts in this domain involve the core of teaching and the engagement of students consisting of
communicating with students, using questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in
learning, using assessment in instruction, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
Artifacts in this domain involve responsibilities outside of the classroom consisting of reflecting on
teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families, participating in a professional
community, growing and developing professionally, and showing professionalism.

5. Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Adjectives Postcard
Project
Synonyms and
Antonyms Reading
Lesson
UV Beads Science
Lesson
Individualized
Education Plan
Math Curriculum
Reflection Danielson’s Domains
Project

6. Domain 2: The Classroom
Environment
Functional Behavior
Assessment
Curriculum Based
Assessment
Diversity Social Studies
Lesson
Co-Teaching
Consolidation Lesson
Classroom Layout
Reflection Danielson’s Domains

7. Domain 3: Instruction
Multiplying and
Dividing Decimals
Language Arts –
Adjectives Chart
Rotation
Food Chain Science
Lesson
Direct Instruction
Lesson
Social Studies Custom
Box
Reflection Danielson’s Domains

8. Domain 4: Professional
Responsibilities
CPI Training
Kappa Delta Pi and
Education
Organization
Student Athlete
Mentor
Kidwatching
Narrative Project
and Anecdotal Notes
Honor Society
Reflection Danielson’s Domains

9. CPI Training
Non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention
Training Program
• The primary goal of the Non-violent Crisis
Intervention Training is to assure the health,
welfare, safety, and security of all individuals
in a conflict situation.
• I learned how to recognize and properly
respond to the verbal and physically acting
out behavior of students.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

10. Kappa Delta Pi and Education
Organization
• As a member of the college’s Education Organization
and the Education Major’s National Honor Society,
Kappa Delta Pi, I attend monthly meetings, volunteer
at community and school-sponsored activities, and
socialize with other colleagues in my major.
• Some activities I have been participating in include Lit
Nights at local libraries, North Museum activities,
homecoming bake sale, babysitting, and preparing
bulletin boards.
• I have also become a member of NSTA (National
Science Teachers Association) through the Education
Organization.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

11. Student Athlete Mentor (SAM)
• I was elected by my teammates to be one of the
Women’s Soccer team’s SAMs where I serve as a peer
counselor and intervention specialist for my
teammates. By being chosen as the representative, my
teammates have stated that they can rely on me and
trust me.
• I was specially trained to assist with potential problems
my teammates may be experiencing such as health
issues, disagreements, struggles in the classroom, etc.
• I work closely with the Athletic Department to voice
frustrations, suggestions, or concerns.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

12. Honor Society
Inducted as a member of the Alpha Lambda
Delta Honor Society in the Spring, 2007, for
receiving a 4.0 Grade Point Average.
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

13. Professional Experiences
Rheems Milton Hershey
Elementary School Middle School
Carroll County Sunshine Child
Public Schools Development
Substitute Teacher Center Teacher
Fairview Previous
Elementary School Fieldwork
Experiences

14. Rheems Elementary School
• K-3 Learning Support
• March 15, 2010 to May 7, 2010
• Cooperating Teacher: Beth Vertucci
• Rheems, PA
• Teach Fundations, Corrective Reading, and Math.
• Prepare and help to administer PSSAs.
• Observe DIBELS and other testing, work with behavior/social
charts, participate in Data Meetings with grades 1-4, and
review IEPs.
Professional Experiences

15. Milton Hershey Middle School
• Fifth Grade
• January 19, 2010 to March 12, 2010
• Cooperating Teachers: Maggie Breech (Science), Eula Webster
(Language Arts), Sura Back (Reading), Mike Campbell (Math), and
Veronica Kemmlein (Math)
• Hershey, PA
• Had the opportunity to work with multiple teachers and instruct in
many different classrooms.
• Created and taught lessons in sectional classrooms while
differentiating lessons in the four different leveled classes.
• Prepared students for PSSAs by instructing small groups in math
daily.
Professional Experiences

16. Carroll County Public Schools
• May 2009 to Present
• Regular Education, Special Education, Preschool to Sixth
Grade, and Specials such as Library and Health.
• Carroll County, MD
• Carry out lesson plans based upon teachers’ requests.
• Ensure student safety.
Professional Experiences

17. Sunshine Child Development Center
• June 2005 to Present
• Director: Rita Becker
• Preschool to Sixth Grade
• Lineboro, MD
• Lead circle time with children.
• Plan and implement crafts and other play activities.
• Design bulletin boards.
• Prepare and serve snack twice daily.
Professional Experiences

18. Fairview Elementary School
• Fifth Grade
• September 2009 to December 2009
• Work Study Program
• Cooperating Teacher: Todd Davis
• Tutored one student in math daily.
• Assisted teacher in math and social studies during whole
class instruction.
• Created multiplication games and activities for the student
tutored.
• Attended field trip with the class to JA BizTown in York, PA.
Professional Experiences

19. Previous Fieldwork Experiences
• Tri-Community Elementary School
– Morning and Afternoon Kindergarten
– Harrisburg, PA
– January 2009 to May 2009
• Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
– Second and Third Grade Autism
– Harrisburg, PA
– September 2008 to December 2008
• Melrose Elementary School
– Third Grade
– Harrisburg, PA
– January 2008 to May 2008
• Conestoga Valley High School
– Life Skills Classroom
– Lancaster, PA
– September 2007 to December 2007
Professional Experiences

20. Awards/Honors
• Award for Academic Excellence 4.0 (2007, 2008, 2009)
• Dean’s List (2007, 2008, 2009)
• Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation
(MASCAC) Academic Honor Roll (2008, 2009)
• Education Honor Society – Kappa Delta Pi (inducted in
2008)
• Magna Cum Laude National Honor Society (accepted in
2008)
• National Honor Society – Alpha Lambda Delta
(inducted in 2007)

21. Activities
• Education Club (2006-2010)
• Intramural Basketball Team Captain (participated in volleyball and
soccer intramural teams too) (2007-2010)
• Relay for Life Team Captain (2007, 2008, 2010)
• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) (2009, 2010)
• Student Athlete Mentor (SAM) (2009, 2010)
• Student Athletes Advisory Committee
Representative (SAAC) (2009, 2010)
• Elizabethtown Women’s Soccer Team (2006-2009)
• Tutor for Child and Adolescent Psychology, Math,
and Psychology (2007)

22. Contact Information
Denise Nott
nottd@etown.edu
443-375-1090
3447 Millie Way
Manchester, MD 21102
Resume
Reference Letter – Maggie
Breech (Milton Hershey)
References
Reference Letter – Dr. Don
Myers (College Supervisor)
Portfolio at a Glance
Reference Letter – Dr. Merry
Staulters (College Professor)