Daniel Joseph Wise

Contact: info@danielofdc.com | Aberdeen, SD | 202-615-2481

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Harrisburg school district

Student and Substitute Teacher | August 2024 - Present

To complete my master’s degree in secondary education, I successfully completed a fall and spring student teaching internship at Harrisburg South Middle School and East Middle School. I completed my student teaching under the mentorship of Stephanie Bouza’s 7th grade English Language Arts class and under Alex Jones’ 6th grade English Language Arts class.

• Exhibited professionalism in classroom management, relationship building, and direct instruction.

• Ensured a safe and secure learning environment by adhering to safety and behavioral intervention methods.

• Utilized various resources, tools, technologies, and differentiation methods to enhance student learning.

Harrisburg south middle school

Special Education Teaching Aide | August 2023 - January 2025

I started my journey into education by accepting a position within the special education department at Harrisburg South Middle School. Through the creation of a welcoming environment where hard work was encouraged and rewarded, I fostered the growth and resilience of students with IEPs, 504 plans, and other education supports. I was entrusted with following IEPs and reporting behavioral updates while maintaining a nurturing classroom environment.

• Provided direct support to students with diverse learning needs in various academic and social settings.

• Assisted teachers by recommending and  implementing IEP accommodations.

• Facilitated classroom management practices and reinforced expectations to maintain an efficient learning environment.

McQuillen creative group

Digital Marketing Specialist | June 2020 - Present

I established a digital marketing department for McQuillen Creative Group to sell and provide social media management for local and national businesses and organizations. This served as a complement to their website development, graphic design, photography, and video production services. I supervised a junior graphic designer, collaborated with creative producers, and consulted clients on best practices for digital marketing and communications.

• Built a digital marketing and social media management program based on industry subscription models. I pitched and sold this model to business owners, association executives, and government agencies.

• Managed over 30 social media accounts, utilized organic and PPC campaigns, and conducted email marketing campaigns with customer journey workflows.

• Maintained asset management systems, strategic plans, content calendars, and branding standards.

National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association

Manager, Marketing & Business Development  | August 2018 - February 2019

• Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote NHCAA membership, education & training programs, and anti-fraud initiative activities by streamlining information and designs.

• Drafted and sent email communications to private insurer special investigations units and law enforcement agencies for the use of onboarding new members, white-listing marketing emails, and association information.

• Managed a freelance designer to develop signage for the annual training conference.

At-Large Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr., DC Council

Communications Specialist  | December 2016 - June 2017

• Established liaison with local and national press corps while coordinating all press and media activities for live and recorded television, radio, and internet appearances.

• Developed a yearly communications strategy outlining best practices for communicating with the press, public, and government entities via social media, email, and public statements.

• Maintained a database of businesses, community groups, and influencers for targeted outreach strategies.

• Wrote and edited a range of communications materials including talking points, a first-term transition report, press releases, newsletter, and official correspondence to public and private residents.

• Collaborated with the Constituent Services Coordinator to plan community engagement activities.

District of Columbia Association of REaltors®

Communications Associate | May 2013 - December 2016

• Implemented communications to promote DCAR advocacy efforts, networking events and community-building activities.

• Designed, wrote and edited a variety of print and digital media assets and communications to advance legislative priorities to professional members, public and press.

  • Newsletter, social media, press releases, signage and brochures.

• Managed the ideation, creation, prototyping and maintenance of a brand new, modern and responsive website for the Association.

• Managed planning for social events, lobby days and conventions.

• Tracked and curated news articles and legislative movement through the DC Council for the chief executive officer and board of directors.

• Reported social media analytics and project updates to a 13-member communications committee and a 20-member board of directors.

Additional Information:

Education Skills: Principles of Learning, classroom management, direct/differentiated/group instruction, special education, lesson and unit planning, coaching, collaboration,

Additional Experience: Research, PR, graphic design, writing, editing, social networking, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Illustrator), Informz Email Marketing, EVO CMS, Wordpress, Squarespace, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Windows Platform, Mac/Apple Platform, Android Platform, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, 365)

Internships: Press office Intern, Senator Tim Johnson (2010) | Research Intern, Sirens Media (2011)

Volunteerism: Youth Coach, DC Stoddert Soccer league (2012-2015) | Committee Secretary, Extra Life Foundation DC at Children's National Hospital (2014-2015)

Education: Master’s in Secondary Education - Northern State University (2024-2025) | B.S., English for Information Systems - Dakota State University (2005 - 2010) | Literature, History and Shakespeare - Richmond, The American International University in London (Study Abroad Summer 2008)