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Dawn Arnold

Grand Prairie

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven expertise in special education, collaborative teamwork, and behavior management. Experienced in designing personalized education plans that enhance student engagement and foster productive learning environments.

Versatile educator with a strong background in special education and a focus on adaptive teaching strategies. Skilled in evaluating performance and implementing engagement techniques that drive student motivation and success across diverse learning styles.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant

Connecting Point Of Park Cities
Dallas, TX
06.2025 - Current

Supported community events to foster increased engagement among participants.

  • Evaluated team mate performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies
  • Assisted in planning and organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement.

Substitute Teacher

AISD
Arlington, TX
08.2019 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to maintain instructional continuity across multiple disciplines.
  • Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to address diverse student learning styles and needs.
  • Collaborated with permanent staff to maintain classroom management and discipline strategies.
  • Developed engaging activities that promoted critical thinking and student participation.
  • Implemented lesson plans to support diverse learning needs and promote student engagement.

Special Education Teacher

Dallas Can Academy
Dallas, TX
03.2012 - 05.2018
  • Designed customized education plans focused on addressing specific student needs and learning styles.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Designed and implemented behavior management techniques aimed at fostering an interactive learning environment.
  • Tailored educational resources to support varied learning preferences and improve student engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Proficient in task management
  • Special education
  • Student motivation

Timeline

Program Assistant

Connecting Point Of Park Cities
06.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

AISD
08.2019 - 05.2025

Special Education Teacher

Dallas Can Academy
03.2012 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Oklahoma State University