Dawn Fountain
Kirksville,MO
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 20 years of Kingdom Education experience with a master's degree in administration. Passionate about encouraging and equipping leaders/educators to consistently use Curriculum Trak to develop the skills and knowledge of all CT products to help them achieve their academic and professional goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor/ Presenter
Herzog Foundation
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored school administration through 8 Lesson Schoolbox Program with an emphasis on Curriculum Development using Curriculum Trak
- Presented Curriculum Development webinars for multiple Schoolbox Leadership communities using Curriculum Trak documentation platform.
Founder
Northeast Christian High School/ Kirksville, Missouri
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Introduced and trained NCHS staff to use Curriculum Trak in their instruction and use it for instructional documentation
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness emphasizing Biblical Integration in instruction
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards using Curriculum Trak as a resource for documentation
- Created and supervised 'For Him Friday' service project activities to encourage student involvement in the community
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, biblical integration, and behavior modification and encouraged Curriculum Trak to be used consistently
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements using Curriculum Trak to assist lesson development
- Created and implemented a Career Exploration Program for NCHS juniors and seniors.
Principal
Northland Christian Educational System
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards using Curriculum Trak as a resource for documentation
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification and encouraged Curriculum Trak to be used consistently
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Cultivated positive relationships between outside community members, school students and teachers
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Lead Teacher / Middle School
Northland Christian Educational System
08.2012 - 04.2018
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners using Curriculum Trak as a resource
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities and encouraging growth mindset activities
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures using Curriculum Trak
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques
- Supervised academic work of teachers for compliance with quality standards for teaching
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Northland Christian Educational System
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Contributed to a positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for the academic community
- Interviewed applicants and managed the hiring process including executing employment contracts
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs to insure ACSI re-accreditation
- Performed duties of Principal during absences and shouldered administrative and instructional responsibilities
- Instituted mentoring program between 5th grader and 10th grade students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning
- Supervised academic work of teachers for compliance with quality standards for teaching
- Instructed foreign exchange students from South Korea as part of a full cultural inclusion program
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Adminstration
William Woods University
Fulton, MO2012
Skills
- Curriculum Trak Certified User
- Mentorship
- Faith Learning Integration
- Organization
- Kingdom Education
- Instructional Coach
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal Oriented
- Self-Motivated
- Webinar instructor
Accomplishments
- 2018-2019 Nominee for Excellence in Education in Service by Kansas City Missouri Chamber of Commerce
- 2015-2016 Recipient of Excellence in Teaching by Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education
Education Certification
- Curriculum Trak Certification, 06/2023
- Herzog Leadership Trainings, 2022/2023
- Master of Science, Education Administration, 2012, William Woods University, Fulton, MO
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, 1994, William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Timeline
Mentor/ Presenter
Herzog Foundation
10.2023 - Current
Founder
Northeast Christian High School/ Kirksville, Missouri
05.2021 - 05.2023
Principal
Northland Christian Educational System
04.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher / Middle School
Northland Christian Educational System
08.2012 - 04.2018
Northland Christian Educational System
08.2005 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Educational Adminstration
William Woods University