Dawn Gibson
LaFollette,TN
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 2 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 12 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert in developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork, and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
LaFollette Elementary School
8 2022 - Current
- 2022-2023 - 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies
- 2023-2024 - 2nd Grade All Subject Areas
- I moved to second year to accommodate a new teacher who wanted fifth grade and I enjoy teaching the little kids.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Accounts Receivable/Business Office Manager
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Receive incoming checks for resident accountsMaintain 27 separate bank accounts for residentsDeposit money into one of three accounts dailyUpdate daily, weekly, and monthly reports for in-house use and corporate useVerify insurance information for all new and existing residentsHandle petty cash box and reconciliations for resident spending moneyNotify responsible parties of therapy dischargesAnswer multi-line phones
Medical Records Clerk
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Filed medical related documentation on resident's charts and in separate files located in the medicalrecords office; Delivered lab work to the local hospital laboratory for processing; Received, tracked, anddispersed lab results to the appropriate on duty nurses; Conducted MD runs in order to drop off paperworkto be signed by various local doctors and to pick up signed paperwork along with scripts for residentmedication
Customer Service
Metal Products, Inc
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Served as a customer service representative and receptionist for a busy manufacturing company;answered a multi-line phone; received quote requestsand built quotes; checked and sent quotes to customers; served as a general administrative assistantto all office personnel
Accounts Payable Clerk
Homeland Security Solutions, Inc
07.2012 - 04.2016
- Performed weekly accounts payable data entry and payment; developedand maintained vendor relations; performed maintenance of vendorcontract files; Obtained and maintained W-9's for new vendors; reconciled multiple vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy of payment;maintained all records and hardware for company cell phones andair cards; ordered business cards and flowers; provided maintenance of records for all company ownedvehicles and leased vehicles; backupsupport for travel related documentation processing; supporteddepartment heads as needed; assigned numbers to, gained approvalfor, and tracked purchase requests
Dispatcher
Homeland Security Solutions, Inc
04.2008 - 06.2012
- Served as a dispatcher for the military police on Quantico Marine CorpsBase; performed upwards of 50 searches per shift on VCIN and CLEOC;dispatched an average of 20 calls per shift; answered multi-line phones;input key information into the CLEOC database
Education
Master of Information Systems -
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
06.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Education in Elementary Education - undefined
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
01.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science in Governmental Administration - Criminal Justice
Christopher Newport University
08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Learning Management Systems
Standardized tests
Oral communication
Multitasking
Written Communication
Task Prioritization
Expectation Management
Team building
Student assessment
Assigning and Grading Work
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Early Education License - 8/31/2028
Timeline
Master of Information Systems -
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
06.2021 - 05.2022
Accounts Receivable/Business Office Manager
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
11.2017 - 08.2022
Medical Records Clerk
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
10.2017 - 10.2017
Customer Service
Metal Products, Inc
02.2017 - 09.2017
Accounts Payable Clerk
Homeland Security Solutions, Inc
07.2012 - 04.2016
Master of Education in Elementary Education - undefined
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
01.2009 - 05.2011
Dispatcher
Homeland Security Solutions, Inc
04.2008 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science in Governmental Administration - Criminal Justice
Christopher Newport University
08.2001 - 05.2005
Elementary School Teacher
LaFollette Elementary School
8 2022 - Current