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Education
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Multicultural art, music, dance, cuisine
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Dawn Gunning

Dawn Gunning

Educator
Tucson,AZ

Timeline

Teacher Trainer

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
01.2011 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Language, Literature And Culture

University of Arizona
06.1992 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

University of Arizona

Adjunct Professor

Pima Community College

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
  • Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
  • Served as a mentor to junior faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Optimized assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.
  • Promoted diversity within the department by collaborating with other faculty to organize inclusive events and discussions related to cultural competency topics.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.

Teacher Trainer

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
Tucson, AZ
01.2011 - 08.2017

Tutor

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Education

Master of Arts - Language, Literature And Culture

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
06.1992 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Class Organization
  • In-Class Lectures
  • Academic Advisement
  • Learning Management Interfaces
  • Academic Publications
  • Faculty Development
  • Active Listening
  • Individualized Support
  • Research and Analysis
  • Faculty Relations
  • Lesson Planning
  • Group Teaching

Summary

Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter. Adjunct Faculty well equipped to adopt new material or policy to help students comprehend subject matter. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships with students and faculty members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract Work

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CulturePersonal development programsCareer advancement

Multicultural art, music, dance, cuisine

Cultural differences should not separate us from each ocher. but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity. and we come together respecting our differences . I believe we should champion our differences and develop our talents to bring a rich plethora of contributions to the world. All of us are blessed with the honor and responsibility of bringing our unique talents into play.

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for special needs students.
  • Student Motivation - Developed materials for school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among students.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom,

Affiliations

  • Delta Gamma Fraternal Organization

Certification

  • Language, Reading and Culture (Multicultural education) training
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