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Dawn Christophersen

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced Lead Teacher with a strong leadership background and program management skills. Skilled in planning diverse lessons and activities that engage students and meet individual learning needs. Effective problem-solver committed to addressing classroom challenges with appropriate interventions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Little Green Treehouse
Evanston, IL
09.2016 - 10.2026

Teaching and caregiving of Infants and toddlers.

  • Led Little Green Treehouse classroom routines and daily learning activities.
  • Planned age-appropriate lessons aligned with Little Green Treehouse curriculum goals.
  • Supervised child safety during indoor play, meals, and outdoor time.
  • Guided assistant teachers through classroom setup, transitions, and cleanup.
  • Communicated daily updates with families about behavior, progress, and needs.
  • Observed child development and adjusted activities for individual learning levels.
  • Ensured compliance with licensed childcare procedures and center policies during daily activities.
  • Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
  • Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
  • Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
  • Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
  • Implemented disciplinary actions while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
  • Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
  • Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
  • Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.

Education

Union Grove High School
Union Grove, WI

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Curriculum planning
  • Lesson planning
  • Child assessment
  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Childcare compliance

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Little Green Treehouse
09.2016 - 10.2026

Union Grove High School
Dawn Christophersen