Dane Mahan
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record of instructional leadership and fostering professional growth within the educational setting. Possessing strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, I excel in leading initiatives to enhance curriculum development, promote effective teaching practices, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Manager
Idea Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyze student data and implement targeted interventions to address learning needs
- Served as a liaison between administration and faculty, advocating for teacher's voices and contributing to the decision-making process.
Teacher
Idea Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Received recognition for consistently helping students achieve above-average academic growth
- Delivering lessons effectively using various teaching methods, incorporating technology into instruction, and adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Providing support and guidance to students with diverse learning needs, offering extra help or accommodations as necessary, and collaborating with special education teachers or support staff
Teacher
ECISD
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain a cohesive school community within the virtual classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX08.2019
Early Childhood Education
Texas Tech University
01.2014
Skills
- Experiential Learning
- Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Leadership/ Management
- Problem Solving
- Student Achievement
- Teacher
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Classroom Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Analyzing Data
- Implementing Data Analysis
- Collaboration
Activities
I volunteer at Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center because I feel it is so important for children who have been abused to have a place to come where they feel safe, loved, and heard. Harmony Home aims to minimize the trauma of child abuse through multi-disciplinary team investigation, treatment, and prosecution.
Timeline
Teacher Manager
Idea Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Idea Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
ECISD
08.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Early Childhood Education
Texas Tech University