Danielle Koppie
Royersford
Summary
Passionate educator with 7+ years of experience teaching in diverse Title I schools. Experienced in ELA, music education, theatre arts, working with English Language Learners and special education students, and developing literacy skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-12 Teacher
Martin Luther School
Plymouth Meeting, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and promoting empathetic interactions among students.
- Successfully transitioned across multiple teaching assignments, including 7th grade English Language Arts, 7th grade Social Studies, 1st–2nd grade elementary instruction, and music education, to meet evolving school needs
- Planned flexible lessons to meet each student's IEP accommodations and engage groups of students with behavior and emotional challenges.
Drama Director
Seaford Middle School
Seaford, DE
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Rebuilt middle school drama program post-Covid from the ground up with no initial funding, resources, or staff
- Directed 4 MTI Jr. musical productions, overseeing staging, music, choreography, and rehearsals to deliver polished performances
- Developed and mentored a student leadership team, delegating responsibilities in choreography, lighting, sound, and set design
- Increased program sustainability through ticket sales that eliminated debt and funded future productions; organized 2 Broadway trips for students, families, and staff, providing many with their first NYC experience
6-8 English Language Arts Teacher
Seaford Middle School
Seaford, DE
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Worked on the Spanish Immersion team to support 110 students across 3 grade levels in a diverse, Title I school
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of a 46% English Language Learner (ELL) population
- Represented the Immersion Team and performing arts programs as a member of the School Leadership Team for 3 years
- Guided 63% of students to meet or exceed their state-determined growth goals on the ELA state assessment
- Established a safe, supportive classroom environment, building strong relationships with students
- Fostered a love of reading in students by instituting SSR time with my classroom library
Assistant Band Director
Seaford School District
Seaford, DE
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Assisted both middle and high school band directors with all events, rehearsals, and trips
- Supported students and parents at music events
- Led events and rehearsals when director was unable to attend
- Provided free after-school music lessons to students
Education
Master of Science in Education - Secondary Education
SUNY, Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2018
Skills
- Google Workspace
- PowerSchool/ClassLink
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Rapport building
Accomplishments
- UVA Leadership Retreat - Seaford School District, 2022
- Teacher of the Year Nominee - Seaford School District, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Certification
Safe Crisis Management Certification
08/2025 - 08/2026
JKM Training
Instructional I License - Music (PK-12)
PPID #2487169
Pennsylvania
Instructional I License - English (7-12)
PPID #2487169
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
K-12 Teacher
Martin Luther School
08.2025 - Current
Drama Director
Seaford Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2025
6-8 English Language Arts Teacher
Seaford Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2025
Assistant Band Director
Seaford School District
07.2019 - 06.2025
Master of Science in Education - Secondary Education
SUNY, Oneonta
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
SUNY College At New Paltz