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Dawn Gittens

DeSoto

Summary

Dynamic bilingual educator with a proven track record at Dallas Independent School District, enhancing student fluency through innovative teaching strategies and cultural awareness. Skilled in technology integration and peer collaboration, I foster engaging learning environments that boost participation and academic success. Committed to empowering diverse learners with tailored support and feedback.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.1996 - 05.2024
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Monitored student academic progress and Spanish/English fluency.
  • Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.

Adjunct Professor

University of North Texas at Dallas
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Taught Bilingualism and Multiculturalism and provided instruction to undergraduate students.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Instructor: Adult Education

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.1996 - 12.2000

▪ English instruction to adult second language learners (Evenings – part time)

  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Personnel Management

North Texas State University
Denton, TX
05-1987

Master's Bilingual Education - Bilingual Education

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
05-2001

Ph.D. - Reading Education

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
12-2020

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Peer collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Technology integration

Languages

English
Dutch
Spanish
Papiamento

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

University of North Texas at Dallas
08.2021 - 12.2023

Bilingual Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.1996 - 05.2024

Instructor: Adult Education

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.1996 - 12.2000

BBA - Business Administration And Personnel Management

North Texas State University

Master's Bilingual Education - Bilingual Education

Southern Methodist University

Ph.D. - Reading Education

Texas Woman's University