Dawn Burks
13516 Mobile Street, Houston,TX
Summary
My primary objective is to provide a positive and safe learning environment that supports and encourages student growth and engagement, social-emotional development, student success, and behavior management. I aim to meet the diverse needs of each student by providing engaging and challenging individualized instruction that fosters a love for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Resident-Student Teacher
Conroe ISD
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and administrators, to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in co-planning and co-teaching with the cooperating teachers while learning program systems
- Attend professional learning, create lesson plans, and assist with data collection and IEP progress monitoring.
- · Supervise students, and help develop students’ social- emotional skills during transitions, jobsites, and individual/group IEP goal activities
Paraprofessional-SPED – Life Skills – T.R.A.I.L.S.
Conroe ISD
09.2013 - Current
- Responsibilities included but not limited to assisting and supporting lead teachers with effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels, assessing and monitoring student progress, and providing individualized support and intervention as needed.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as transition, lunch, and elective courses, ensuring safety at all times.
- Assisted with supervision and promotion of daily living tasks during community-based instruction.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members to support and implement individualized education plans.
- Assisted in helping develop students’ social- emotional skills during transitions, jobsites, and individual/group IEP goal activities.
Assisted Living Caregiver
Lone Star HCS
01.2013 - 11.2019
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, promoting dignity and maintaining a clean environment for their comfort.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, contributing to a positive living atmosphere for all clients.
- Provided transportation and assistance for clients to complete daily living tasks in the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies-SPED EC-12
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lone Star Community College
Montgomery12.2021
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Military Service
United States Air Force-June 1985-January 1988
- Leadership and teamwork.
- Problem-solving.
- Adaptability.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication
Relevant Trainings/Professional Development
March 23, 2022
- Differentiated Instruction: Maximizing the Learning of All Students
- Accommodations: Instructional and Testing Supports for Students with Disabilities
- Universal Design for Learning: Creating a Learning Environment that Challenges and Engages All Students
- IEPs: Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs
July 8, 2022
- Autism Focused Intervention Resources-Prompting: Introduction & Practice
October 4, 2023
- Autism Focused Intervention Resources-Discrete Trial Training
December 5, 2023
- Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI)
December 6, 2023
- Reading Diversity: Tools for Selecting Diverse Texts
- Book Talk – Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities
January 4, 2024
- Act on Facts
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Teacher Resident-Student Teacher
Conroe ISD
01.2024 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional-SPED – Life Skills – T.R.A.I.L.S.
Conroe ISD
09.2013 - Current
Assisted Living Caregiver
Lone Star HCS
01.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies-SPED EC-12
Stephen F Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lone Star Community College