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Dawn Glisson

Yulee,FL

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom, professional development and project planning. Student-centric instructor, and functional job coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Exceptionally talented Tutor with over 12 years of teaching experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher/Tutor, Special Needs Students

Breakthroughs Of North Florida
Yulee, United States
06.2018 - Current
  • Piloted program to address basic functional needs.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve participation and hands-on learning.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom and community.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet needs of each individual student.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on individual needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss strategies.

Teacher

Nassau County School
Fernandina Beach, FL
08.2008 - 06.2018
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Nassau County School
Fernandina Beach, FL
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Followed classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly was requested by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.1988

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Learning Modalities
  • Interdisciplinary Teaching
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Class Engagement
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Constructive Feedback

Timeline

Teacher/Tutor, Special Needs Students

Breakthroughs Of North Florida
06.2018 - Current

Teacher

Nassau County School
08.2008 - 06.2018

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Nassau County School
08.2006 - 05.2008

Master of Science - Education

Eastern Illinois University
Dawn Glisson