Dawn Broughton
Davenport,FL
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Coach
Polk County Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Provided high-quality professional development around effective literacy practices
- Provided feedback, engaged in one-on-one coaching, and modeled best practices.
- Analyzed data, identified trends, and supported teachers to adjust instruction based on data
- Communicated with leadership team on school-wide literacy progress
District Reading Coach
Polk County School
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Supported four schools and provided regular, one-on-one support and development to school-based coaches and mentors.
- Provided classroom support by observing, modeling, and providing specific feedback to teachers and administration
- Designed, planned, and facilitated training opportunities for school-based coaches linked directly to identified teacher competencies.
- Observed coaches/mentors through field visits
- Worked closely with school-based administrators, coaches, and teachers to enhance practices in order to increase student achievement
- Assisted with providing district professional development at the Principal's summer academy
Reading Coach
Miami- Dade County Public School
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted and provided support to teachers in developing rigorous standard-based lessons in collaborative planning
- Utilized the coaching model to improve students’ academic success
- Provided on-site embedded professional learning opportunities aligned to meeting the needs of students based upon student assessment data
- Assisted administration in interpreting student assessment data to prioritize support
- Coordinated, monitored, and provided intervention services to identified students
- Assisted classroom teachers in interpreting student assessment data and supported teachers in planning appropriate lessons
- Participated in monthly professional developments for Transformation Coaches and implemented practices with school-site personnel to improve student outcomes.
3rd Grade Reading Teacher
Miami-dade County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2018
- Interpreted student data with administration and classroom teachers, I was part of a leadership team that improved the school grade from a C to a B during the 2016-2017 school year
- Served as liaison between the school and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction by attending meetings and disseminating information from monthly Reading ICAD meetings
- Created lesson plans and utilized various teaching methods, such as CRISS, designed to capture students 70% of my 3rd grade students are at a Level 3 or above as evidenced by the 2nd I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment
- Assessed and communicated student progress to students and their parents by having data chats with parents
- Provided curriculum support and training for all teachers and continuous staff development that supports school division initiatives
- Collaborated with all Reading teachers on using assessment data to plan instruction, analyze school literacy data and plan for future literacy needs
Reading Coach
Miami Dade County Public Schools
06.2004 - 07.2009
- Provided site based professional development to staff based their data
- Assisted administration and classroom teachers in interpreting student assessment data
- Coordinated and monitored intervention strategies in reading, as determined by school, district, and state assessment data such as extended school tutorial for second through fifth grade students in the lowest 35 percentile
- Conducted parent workshops and training sessions through PTA meetings and Title 1 meetings on Reading strategies.
Education
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Miami05.2011
Masters - Reading K-12
Nova Southeastern University
Miami, FL.08.2007
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Miami, FL.12.2004
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Analyzing data
- Training and Development
- Teambuilding
Teacher Leadership Roles
- PEC mentor
- Member of SAC committee
- National Junior Honor Society Sponsor
Additional Information
Certification Areas
- Elementary K-6
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading K-12
- Gifted Endorsement
- Educational Leadership
Other Leadership Roles
- Department Chairperson
- New Teacher Mentor in MDCPS (MINT)
Educational Committees
- In MDCPS, served on the Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils (EESAC) committee.
- In MDCPS, I was part of the School Improvement (SIP) committee.
Timeline
Reading Coach
Polk County Schools
07.2022 - Current
District Reading Coach
Polk County School
06.2021 - 07.2022
Reading Coach
Miami- Dade County Public School
07.2018 - 06.2021
3rd Grade Reading Teacher
Miami-dade County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2018
Reading Coach
Miami Dade County Public Schools
06.2004 - 07.2009
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Masters - Reading K-12
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
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