Danielle Sammut Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Rumson, New Jersey, United States

My goal as a board member is to promote the organization’s mission of providing reading access to underserved children across New Jersey. As an ambassador of the organization’s Book Ark free library program, I have given speeches at colleges and conferences to help educate community organizations on how to build and maintain these libraries. These free libraries allow children free access to “love a book” and “pass a book” which ultimately helps spark a passion for reading at a young age. Since joining the board, 10 free libraries have been built and welcomed into communities including Keansburg, Asbury Park, Red Bank, Freehold, Neptune City, and Newark, New Jersey.

As a general education 7th grade Language Arts teacher, I have implemented the reading and writing workshop program using the NJ learning standards. I have also written and implemented a rigorous and engaging curriculum for the 7th grade Advanced Language Arts program. This curriculum included teaching classic and contemporary literature touching on important topics such as The Hero’s Journey, Civic Responsibility, and Social Issues. The program also included collaborative book club units and projects such as Ted Talks, podcasts, debates, and the creation of a writer’s portfolio. As team leader, I help manage a cohort of 100 7th grade students and guide the daily functioning of 6 teachers. I facilitate team meetings with teachers to proactively problem solve the complex social-emotional and academic needs of the middle school child. I regularly communicate with administration and parents to advocate for students to help provide a safe and productive environment for my students to achieve on an academic and personal level. As a teacher, I have been able to share my organizational skills by leading the following school programs: -Coordinated the Medieval Times field trip for 600 attendees. -Coordinated a school-wide Read Across America Day and Read-A-Thon.-Coordinated a grade-level Literacy Celebration providing students with a hands-on workshop with published graphic novelist, Kevin Byles. -Co-advise the MTMS Builders Club promoting service and leadership abilities in middle school students.

As a titleholder, I fostered a meaningful partnership with The Bridge of Books Foundation to ensure that all kids across the state, despite any barriers, have access to the most diverse and rich reading experiences that books can offer. I truly believe that reading empowers our youth to be more successful, creative and compassionate people.During my reign as Miss New Jersey, I helped collect over 5,000 books, raise thousands of dollars for The Bridge of Books Foundation, and helped welcome Book Ark free libraries in various underserved communities across Monmouth County, New Jersey. I had the privilege of visiting elementary schools to read-aloud and speak to the children about the importance of reading.

Middletown, New Jersey

Subregion F: Districts Of Eastern Canada, New England, Nj, Ny, Capital

•Represented the districts of Eastern Canada, New England, New York, New Jersey, and Capital on the International level while communicating with district boards, club officers, and members to ensure that the organization’s goals are being achieved at all levels•Acted as a liaison to the international board of trustees for the Northeastern region (2,921 members)• Served as the chairman of the Circle K International Kiwanis Family Relations Committee•Worked in an advisory role with clubs to ensure growth across the region

Ewing Township, New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey

-Experience teaching ages 10-15 years old-Tutored students in language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.-Developed lesson plans 3 days/week for various topics including grammar, literature, social justice, and reading comprehension. -Designed a Song of the Day lesson which uses contemporary pop and hip hop music as a gateway to explore poetry of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Shakespeare and Walt Whitman. -Tracked student progress and worked with teachers to identify students with academic assistance needs. -Coordinated academic and life-skills programs for students -Managed classroom volunteers-Directed a class play of 20 students-Provided valuable mentorship to students -Researched grants for the after-school program-Gained invaluable knowledge about urban education-Presented English as a Second Language (ESL) Initiative at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference in Washington DC (April 2012).

New Jersey

-Oversaw the New Jersey statewide branch of an international community service organization-Managed and maintained a board of 15 trustees whose primary purpose is to better enrich the experience of the New Jersey District's clubs.-Led board meetings under Robert’s Rules of Order-Worked with the District Treasurer and the District Administrator in preparing the annual budget, the convention budget, and any other necessary budgets of the district. -Organized a Kiwanis Family Picnic with over 100 guests in order to unite Kiwanis, Circle K and Key Club members to beautify the Green Island Community Association-Led a club officer training conference of approximately 50 college students on topics such as membership recruitment and retention and leadership development.-Guest speaker at nearly 25+ meetings, conferences, etc.-Attended leadership development workshops and seminars-Promoted a state-wide initiative for volunteering with Aktion Club: an organization that provides service leadership opportunities for adults with disabilities

Middletown, Nj

Assisted physically and mentally challenged students with everyday personal skills and motor skills, along with spelling, writing, matching, mathematics, physical fitness, dance and music. Handicap deficiencies vary from ADHD to Autism, including other personality, conduct, and developmental disorders.

Lincroft, Nj

-Represented the college at special events; Open House, Orientations, College Fairs-Provided campus tours-Participated in the Student Ambassadors Leadership Institute Training-Etiquette and Personal Development Program (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)-Leader SELF Program (Fall 2010-present)-Office work; filing, answering multiple phone lines, scheduling appointments, handling confidential materials-Informing and guiding student

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 4.0

Bachelors Of Arts, Secondary Education And English, 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Circle K International (Seabreeze Division Lieutenant Governor 2011-12) (NJ District Governor 2012-13), Sigma.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), English Language And Literature, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa (Vice President of Leadership), Circle K International (Club President),Student Association.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Key Club International, National Honor Society, Academic Team, Student Council, Civic Leadership Program, Girls.