Dawn Bacon
Sauquoit,NY
Summary
Experienced educator with 20+ years in classroom instruction, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction. Known for strong classroom management, engaging student-centered learning, and collaborative curriculum development. Able to substitute teach ELA, Social Studies, Spanish, and Science.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Whitesboro Central School District
Whitesboro, NY
09.2004 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum, instructional strategies, and academic interventions.
- Designed standards-aligned lesson plans supporting differentiated instruction across diverse student needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NY Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NYSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Classroom technology
- Faculty collaboration
- Program development
- Test proctoring
Timeline
Teacher
Whitesboro Central School District
09.2004 - 07.2026
Master of Arts - Literacy
State University of New York At Cortland
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
State University of New York At Cortland