Dawn Benton
Euclid,Ohio
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Starting Point
Cleveland, OH
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to childcare home providers who desired mandated acquisition of up to five star state ratings to receive funding.
- Developed and presented state approved trainings to family childcare home providers so they could maintain state mandated certification.
- Maintained and submitted requested department, agency, or state reports.
Early Childhood Director and CEO
All My Heart Education Center
Cleveland, OH
11.1994 - 03.2012
- Founded, renovated, and developed a state, star rated education center for children ages six weeks to 12, leading its daily operations from inception to closing.
- Acquired and expanded a staff of three to 20 and trained them to fulfill state mandated requirements while orienting them into the education center’s philosophy and mission.
Learning Problems Specialist
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
08.1991 - 08.1994
- Planned, organized, and managed the 12th Annual Jesse Owens Summer Youth Program.
- Served as the liaison between the project office and the community.
- Maintained working relations with community youth agencies, prepared the budget, assisted in proposal preparation, supervised staff, and developed and implemented new programs.
- Developed the Urban Homework Pilot Program.
Learning Problems Resource Specialist
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Prince George’s County, Maryland
10.1980 - 06.1991
- Developed and presented seminars and workshops for teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Served as the special education department representative at interdisciplinary team meetings.
Department Chairperson
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
10.1972 - 08.1980
- Responsible for instructing special education middle school students in English and Social Studies.
- Conducted administrative duties and supervised teachers in the special education department.
Timeline
Early Childhood Education Specialist
Starting Point
05.2014 - 05.2020
Early Childhood Director and CEO
All My Heart Education Center
11.1994 - 03.2012
Learning Problems Specialist
Cuyahoga Community College
08.1991 - 08.1994
Learning Problems Resource Specialist
Prince George’s County Public Schools
10.1980 - 06.1991
Department Chairperson
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
10.1972 - 08.1980