Danielle Henningson
Oswego
Summary
Versatile educator with extensive experience in adapting physical education for diverse student needs. Skilled in individualized curriculum design, effective communication with parents, and providing environment for student success. Eager to leverage expertise to support student growth and achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
NIU Clinical Supervisor
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised over ten NIU students in their elementary and secondary clinical experiences.
- Observed lessons and provided direct feedback.
- Evaluated teaching performance; graded lesson plans and additional course work.
- Collaborated and communicated with NIU professors, Cooperating Teachers and additional supervisors.
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Adaptability
Lemont, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Developed IEP plans for students with diverse needs.
- Worked with wide variety of disabilities in over 20 schools in the Chicago land area.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and apply IEP goal work to everyday APE tasks.
- Experience with hearing aids, walkers, AFO/SMOs, prosthetics, and wheelchairs.
- Special Olympics Coach
- Creating individualized curriculums.
- Aid in after school activities and field trips.
Education
Master of Science - Adapted Physical Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst IL05-2014
Skills
- Adapt to ever changing schedule
- Convey expectations
- Comfortably discuss areas of improvement with students
- Perform variety of assessments
- Parent communication
- Create environments for high student engagement
- Modify curriculum to individual student needs
- Familiar with ASL
- CPR & First Aid certified
- Ukeru Trained
Accomplishments
- Blocker, D., & Wahl-Alexander, Z. (in press). Using sport education in a university physical activity course. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Published article in JOPERD on Sport Ed.
Presented on multiple occasions at IAHPERD and Dupage Institute on a variety of APE areas.
Timeline
NIU Clinical Supervisor
Northern Illinois University
09.2025 - Current
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Adaptability
01.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Adapted Physical Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Elmhurst College