Dandara Bastos McDaniel
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Servant leader with polished professionalism. Highly organized professional with drive & strong sense of purpose in aligning students with their personal & professional purpose through education. Developed over ten years of substantial people skills, STEM education, and project management skills. Simultaneously, developed experience working with children and teens in schools settings where I have had the opportunity to promote positive learning abilities & mental health awareness. Prepared to combine skills as a devoted instructor with the intention to help develop individuals and inspire them to prioritize learning & growing in a healthy way. Exceptional leadership skills and also a great collaborator. Currently looking for growth opportunities within Gwinnett County School Systems which is the foundation of my education & teaching experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School System
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Advance FInance Algebra Teacher at Peachtree Ridge High School
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Respected & highly requested substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Administered lesson plans, projects, tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Boost learning opportunities through supplemental, hands on instruction
- Diverse classroom instruction experiences ranging from K-12, including autistic classes
- Assist in the behavioral and cognitive development of children
- Advised teachers on how to better classroom experiences for students
Bartender/Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Serve quality services to clients and create positive experiences
- Problem-solving conflicts between service professionals and guests
- Build healthy relationships with guests, colleagues, and management to promote successful work environments
- Coordinate events, trainings, and meetings for new hire servers and bartenders
- Served food and beverages in timely manner with focused attention detail & tge guests’ needs.
Patient Care Coordinator
Sei Bello
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage overall direction, coordination, implementation, control and completion of cosmetic surgery projects
- Problem-solve & identify documented scope changes for change request/change order documentation
- Demonstrated time-management ability to meet short deadlines and execute against competing or changing priorities
- Customer service professional assisting physicians & medical professionals with managing client experience
- Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation regulations are enforced throughout facility for staff and clients’ safety
Education
Health & Wellness Coaching
Emory Continuing Education
Atlanta, GA11.2024
Yoga Therapy & Teacher Training, SEL, Mindfulness
Breathe For Change
Los Angeles, CA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2018
Skills
- Proficient Written and Verbal communication
- Proficient in Google Suites & Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service Management
- Leadership Skills
- Administering Social Media Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavioral & Cognitive Skills Development
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
Timeline
Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School System
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2020 - 07.2023
Patient Care Coordinator
Sei Bello
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bartender/Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
03.2015 - 08.2021
Health & Wellness Coaching
Emory Continuing Education
Yoga Therapy & Teacher Training, SEL, Mindfulness
Breathe For Change
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia State University
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