Dawn Gaskin
Mathiston,MS
Summary
Passionate educator for 26 years specializing in mentoring diverse learners and providing tailored support. Demonstrated success in improving student performance through effective assessment, instructional design, and professional development initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
East Webster High School
Maben, Mississippi
08.2010 - Current
- Mentored student interns from Mississippi State University
- Organized help sessions for students who need additional practice with math topics
- Organized help sessions for students enrolled in dual enrollment college classes such as College Algebra and College Trigonometry
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning difficulties.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for interactive math lessons.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
Math Teacher/Specialist
Montgomery County High School
Winona , MS
08.2000 - 07.2010
- Classroom teacher for 7th grade math, 8th grade math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 3, and Health Education-distance learning.
- Coordinated with colleagues to align curriculum across grade levels effectively.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Participated in professional development programs focusing on mathematics education techniques.
- Member of the Bias Review Committee for SATP testing.
Graduate Student
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus , MS
06.2003 - 07.2005
- As a graduate student, I was actively involved with the development of the 2006 Mississippi Physical Education Framework and a team member selected to conduct trainings for teachers to implement the activities in their schools.
Education
Professional Development
Moving Mathematics in MS (M3) Training
Oxford, MS10-2025
Master of Science - Health Promotion
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, Mississippi, MS08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-1997
Associate of Science -
Wood College
Mathiston, MS05-1994
Skills
- Curriculum development and instructional design
- Student assessment and individualized instruction
- Educational technology integration
- Classroom management strategies
- Professional development initiatives
Accomplishments
Selected as Star Teacher 2019, 2024, 2025
Certification
Professional Educator's License with endorsements:
154 Mathematics (7-12)
929 SREB Math Ready(7-12)
143 Health Education (K-12)
144 Physical Education (K-12)
154 Mathematics (7-12)
929 SREB Math Ready(7-12)
143 Health Education (K-12)
144 Physical Education (K-12)
Timeline
Math Teacher
East Webster High School
08.2010 - Current
Graduate Student
Mississippi University for Women
06.2003 - 07.2005
Math Teacher/Specialist
Montgomery County High School
08.2000 - 07.2010
Professional Development
Moving Mathematics in MS (M3) Training
Master of Science - Health Promotion
Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science - Education
Mississippi State University
Associate of Science -
Wood College