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Brooke Dahl

Willmar,MN

Summary

Dependable and punctual special education trained teacher displaying sensitivity in working with culturally diverse student population. Possesses excellent listening and communication skills and is goal-driven with a passion for helping other's reach their fullest potential. Keeps others accountable and internally driven to reach the goals they've created for themselves. Celebrates the success of others and promotes equality and inclusion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
01.2022 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • I must be equipped with leadership skills while also working well as team and providing assistance to my teammates when and where I am needed, even if the task is not my responsibility and if no credit or acknowledgment is given.
  • I must be able to not only tolerate, but also successfully problem solve and work with difficult guests and support my co-workers in doing the same.

Stay-at-Home/Homeschool Mom

Family
04.2011 - Current
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of my children.
  • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
  • Delivered primary and supplemental lessons to my children at different learning levels simultaneously.
  • Engaged my children in learning by embedding their learning into everyday living and their individual interests and passions.
  • Taught life skills beyond the classroom and promoted self-monitoring and internal motivation for learning.

Substitute Paraprofessional and Teacher

KMS Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Volunteer Teacher

Salvation Army
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Volunteer coordinated and delivered lessons to at-risk youth to prepare them for independent living skills.
  • Planned and coordinated field trips to locations in our community to familiarize at-risk youth with their community workers and resources.
  • Volunteered in the Salvation Army summer Vacation Bible School program.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education: Emotional Behavioral Disorders

Univeristy of North Dakota
Grand Forks
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
01.2016

Associate of Arts - AA/Transfer

Ridgewater Community And Technical College
Willmar
01.2012

Skills

  • Analytical Decision-Making
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Special Education
  • Student Records Management
  • Performance Assessment
  • Social and Cultural Perceptiveness
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Motivation and Engagement

Accomplishments

Received high honors during my educational career including graduating at the top of my class and being awarded summa cum lade.

Timeline

Server

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
01.2022 - Current

Substitute Paraprofessional and Teacher

KMS Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2017

Volunteer Teacher

Salvation Army
01.2015 - 05.2016

Stay-at-Home/Homeschool Mom

Family
04.2011 - Current

Master of Science - Special Education: Emotional Behavioral Disorders

Univeristy of North Dakota

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of North Dakota

Associate of Arts - AA/Transfer

Ridgewater Community And Technical College

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