Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Watercolor Art and Fiber Arts
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Dawn Allen

Christiansburg,VA

Summary

Innovative math teacher bringing 15+-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Algebra 1 Teacher

Roanoke City Schools
06.2013 - Current
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in Algebra 1 education, applying new strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Contributed to curriculum development efforts by sharing innovative teaching resources and collaborating with fellow educators on effective instructional approaches.

Summer School Teacher

Roanoke City Public Schools
06.2013 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies, cultivating an inclusive and respectful learning community.
  • Taught intensive sessions to help students recover credit and pass SOL for Algebra 1
  • Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.

School Based Substitute Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Followed teacher prepared lesson plans for instruction and completion of assignmemts

Education

No Degree - Alternative Teaching Program

EducateVA
Richmond, VA
12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2005

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
05.2003

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Canvas
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Working with a Co-Teacher to provide differentiated instruction
  • Developing curriculum strategies to engage students and foster critical thinking skills

Watercolor Art and Fiber Arts

I bring these artistic endeavors into the classroom as a way to showcase mathematics in action. I also use it to foster positive relationships with my students.

Timeline

Algebra 1 Teacher

Roanoke City Schools
06.2013 - Current

Summer School Teacher

Roanoke City Public Schools
06.2013 - Current

School Based Substitute Teacher

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2009 - 05.2013

No Degree - Alternative Teaching Program

EducateVA

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Virginia Tech

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Western Community College
Dawn Allen