Corinna Dugmore
Dover,NH
Summary
Accomplished teacher and team leader successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Saint Mary Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Collaborated with other classes on different activities throughout the school year
- Collaborated, educated, and worked with parents in the education of their children.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Scheduled regular monthly/bi-monthly PLC meeting for grades 1-4 teachers
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Lead Teacher/Team Lead Pre-K-Kindergarten Program
Saint Mary Academy
11.2012 - 08.2022
- Oversaw general running/safety/cleaning of PreK-Kindergarten building for administration
- Guided teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Collaborated with other teachers on building wide activities and parties,
- Maintained schedule of staff to cover lunch breaks while maintaining classroom ratios as well as ensured coverage for monthly PLC meetings
- Liaison between pre-kindergarten/kindergarten teachers and school administration.
- Building contact for parents of pre-kindergarten & kindergarten families.
Teacher - Pre-K4
Saint Mary Academy
08.2008 - 08.2022
- Chose optimum curriculum for class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
After School Program Coordinator
Saint Mary Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Hired and maintained staff for after school program.
- Made sure that proper ratios were maintained for care of children in program.
- Billed families for use of program and communicated with families when payments were not made.
- Communicated with administration when bills were not paid or if help was needed in recruiting staff for program.
- Trained and oversaw staff and volunteers in program.
- Created written procedures for staff to refer to as needed.
- Covered staff as needed for time off if coverage could not be found.
Summer Camp Coordinator (PreK- Grade 3)
Saint Mary Academy
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained budget to cover weekly trips, in-house field trips, supplies, and staff payroll.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Planned weekly themes with summer program staff.
- Scheduled staff while maintaining appropriate ratios for program.
- Billed families for use of program.
- Advertised program to families within school and parish community.
- Trained and oversaw staff working summer program.
- Planned weekly trips and in-house field trips.
Associate Teacher Mixed Age PreK-K Classroom
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Worked cooperatively with classroom lead to:
- Provided engaging and fun activities (lesson plan) for children aged 4-6 years old to prepare them for grade 1
- Maintained open communication with families.
- Created safe & loving environment for children to learn
- Planned and brought children on educational off-site & on-site field trips.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Literacy Instructor
Tri-City Even Start/H.U.B. Family Resource Center
10.2005 - 03.2007
- Visited client homes and offered supports on obtaining their GED or English Language classes, along with age appropriate activities for their children aged 3 and under.
- Maintained notes and records of all visits
- Helped to plan monthly gathering for families participating in program to share meals
- Planned workshops pertaining to child development/parenting skills for participants to attend
- Planned activities for children to participate in while families attended trainings
- Formed positive relationships with families allowing them to feel comfortable accepting help that they needed
- Accompanied families to meetings with government agencies, schools, support programs, and housing
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
03.2001 - 10.2005
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supervised 6 staff, promoted positive work relationships, and provided evaluations and feedback
- Interacted with parents daily, fostered positive relationships through daily interactions, monthly newsletters, daily notes on each child.
- Purchased and kept records of all supplies for 3 classrooms.
- Approved time-off requests for staff.
- Made sure all classrooms followed all state guidelines and recommendations and worked with licensing for our yearly inspections.
- Worked with National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) committee during accreditation times.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Behavioral Science
Granite State College
Concord, NH12.2004
Associate's degree - Psychology
Hesser College (Previous Name)
Portsmouth, NH03.1999
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Hesser College (Previous Name)
Portsmouth, NH12.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building (students, parents, staff)
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Skills & Records Management
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Experience Working With Students and Adults
- Lesson Plan Development & Implementation
- Teaching & Standardized Tests
- Technology Integration
- Social Skills Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Professional Learning Community Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Safety Awareness and Compliance Standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs
Certification
NH State Teaching Certification
CPR & First Aid Certification
Accomplishments
- Volunteered with Junior High Student Council for 2 years
- Pathfinder (kindergarten) and Pioneer (junior high) Leader for one year each with American Heritage Girls Troop NH0222.
- Taught Grades 1 and 4 Youth Faith Formation Classes at Parish of the Assumption.
- Volunteer Coordinator & Lead (menu planner & cook) for bi-monthly soup kitchen coverage for Parish of the Assumption for 3 years.
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Saint Mary Academy
08.2022 - Current
After School Program Coordinator
Saint Mary Academy
08.2014 - 06.2018
Summer Camp Coordinator (PreK- Grade 3)
Saint Mary Academy
06.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Teacher/Team Lead Pre-K-Kindergarten Program
Saint Mary Academy
11.2012 - 08.2022
Teacher - Pre-K4
Saint Mary Academy
08.2008 - 08.2022
Associate Teacher Mixed Age PreK-K Classroom
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
03.2007 - 08.2008
Literacy Instructor
Tri-City Even Start/H.U.B. Family Resource Center
10.2005 - 03.2007
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
03.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor's degree - Behavioral Science
Granite State College
Associate's degree - Psychology
Hesser College (Previous Name)
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Hesser College (Previous Name)
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