Danielle Muir

Educational leader with 18+ years of experience in peelementary and middle school education, curriculum development, staff leadership, and school administration. Proven success in building collaborative learning environments, mentoring educators, implementing instructional best practices, and supporting student achievement. Experienced in program administration, regulatory compliance, staff development, and community engagement.

Recognized multiple times for excellence in education and leadership.

Director - Zion Christian Nursery School

(2022-01)

• Lead daily operations of a licensed early childhood education program.
• Ensure alignment with Connecticut Early Learning Standards
• Promote developmentally appropriate practices
• Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with state licensing regulations.
• Supervise staff recruitment, onboarding, training, evaluation, and retention.

Grade 6 Language Arts Teacher - Swift Middle School

(2007-01 - 2017-12)

• Designed and delivered engaging, standards-based instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and literature.
• Developed lessons and units that promoted critical thinking, close reading, and evidence-based writing.
• Differentiated instructions to support diverse learners and used assessment data to guide student growth.
• Collaborated with colleagues to implement district and school initiatives focused on inquiry-based and student-centered learning.
• Organized enriching literacy experiences, including author visits, a virtual discussion with Avi, and grade-level educational field trips that connected classroom learning to real-world experiences

Extended School Year Teacher - John Trumbull Primary School

(2008-01 - 2014-12)

• Developed curriculum and differentiated instruction based on student needs and IEP goals.

Grade 6 Teacher - Heminway Park School

(2004-01 - 2007-12)

• Taught Language Arts, mathematics, and social studies, creating standards-based lessons that supported both academic achievement and student engagement.
• Used a variety of instructional strategies to foster critical-thinking, problem-solving, and cross-curricular learning.
• Partnered with special education teachers and intervention specialists to provide effective support for students with diverse learning needs.

Master of Science - Elementary Education - Central Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Science & Political Science - University of Connecticut