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Dana Armstrong
Tavares,FL
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Summary
Seeking Full-time teaching position for English, Writing, Language Arts, Reading. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lake County Schools
Substitute Teacher
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Currently working in multiple schools as substitute.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Tavares High School
TA for Special Needs Children
08.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Left this position to be able to focus on studies and work part-time
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and teachers, fostering trust and communication to meet student needs
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Director & Teacher
01.2013 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Director of Massage Therapy program
- Full-time teacher
- Taught A&P, Kinesiology, Pathology, Business, Managing Stress, Massage, and ran a community clinic through Advanced Massage Practices
- Awarded Full-time Faculty of the Year 2018.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with community: athletes, public, schools
CNCC
Esthetician Instructor
08.2010 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Taught classes of 10-20 students for 600-hour program
- Taught variety of certification services
- Went to trade shows for continued growth.
- Trained new estheticians on proper skin care techniques and safety protocols to develop capabilities of individuals and improve team efficiency.
Education
Eastern Oregon UniversityLa Grande, OR
Bachelor of Science from English And Writing
12.2023
University Overview
- Honor Roll (Entire enrollment 2022-2023)
- Relevant Coursework: Behavior Change Theory & Grant Writing
- 3.75 GPA
- Capstone Project: Mindfulness in the Classroom (Can Yoga and Mindfulness assist academic achievement and social behaviors
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN
Associates Degree from Urban Education And Leadership
05.2003
University Overview
- Honor Roll
- 35 hours shadowing classrooms
Skills
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Open to learning new approaches
- Able to work in many different environments
- Stress management
- American Sign Language
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Discussion Facilitation
- Activity Management
- Special Education
- Social Skills
- Different Learning Styles
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Technology Integration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Well-Versed in Teaching Methods
- Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Volunteer Experience
- Craig Youth Hockey Association, Craig, CO
- YWCA, Minneapolis, MN
- YMCA, Bismarck, ND
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Availability
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Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Lake County Schools
09.2023 - Current
TA for Special Needs Children
Tavares High School
08.2023 - 09.2023
Director & Teacher
Colorado Northwestern Community College
01.2013 - 05.2020
Esthetician Instructor
CNCC
08.2010 - 05.2014
Eastern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science from English And Writing
Metropolitan State University
Associates Degree from Urban Education And Leadership
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