Dawn Henderson
Brackenridge
Summary
Passionate teacher with a proven track record of developing and implementing diverse curriculums across a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled in motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcing concepts through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in fostering the development of strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills in students. Proactive professional dedicated to continuously enhancing skills within a challenging and dynamic work environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St Peter Julian Eymard Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Enhanced student engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods and comprehension demonstrations based on The Science of Learning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Served as the Junior Level Leader and collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Learning Support Officer
St Simon’s the Apostle Primary School
07.2012 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Plan, organize and implement a Sensory Room program for students with ASD and emotional needs.
- Utilize alternative communication strategies directed towards non-verbal students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Work collaboratively with support services; Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Physical Therapist
- Manage student medical needs (i.e Diabetes)
Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Canadian International School
08.2009 - 12.2011
- School Overview: International Baccalaureate School (IB)
- The Primary Years Program learning environment offered our Early Childhood Education students the opportunity to become inquirers, thinkers, risk-takers and carers of their environment and these inquires became the basis for our classroom experiences and learning
- The Reggio Emilia-inspired program
- Designed and implemented Units of Inquiry based on the Primary Years Program of Inquiry and Trans-disciplinary themes
- Supported and provided teachers with various inclusive strategies for children with dyspraxia, autism, developmental delay and children from non-English speaking backgrounds
Teaching Assistant – Part-time Emergency Teacher Assistant
Vermont South Special School
01.2006 - 05.2007
- Supported classroom teachers and specialists with implementation of lesson plans and class activities
- Assisted in preparation and behind the scenes of school wide production
Teacher, Special Education Classroom Setting within a primary school Grades 4-5
Tildenville Elementary School
08.1991 - 05.1999
- Company Overview: Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Identified, developed and implemented individual education plans for each special needs student within a self-contained classroom
- Mentor Teacher to student intern teachers
- Special Olympics Coach
- Peer Teacher to First Year Teachers
- Chairperson: Partners in Education Committee that fostered business and community involvement with the public school
Education
Master of Teaching - Primary, Focus on Inclusive Education
Deakin University
Melbourne, Victoria12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Education of the Exceptional Child, Kindergarten – Year 12
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania01.1990
Skills
- Optimistic Outlook
- Science of Learning Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Effective Time Management
- Active Listening Skills
- Self-Driven Professional
- Effective Classroom Management
- IEP Adherence
Professional Enrichment
- Science of Learning / High Impact Instruction
- Vision for Instruction - Mathematics
- Berry Street Education Model - Student wellbeing and engagement
- Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships
- Play is the Way - Interactive games and activities designed to promote social and emotional learning
- Phonics in Context
- SMART Spelling - Explicit instruction / phonics based spelling instruction
- Fountas and Pinnell - Benchmark Assessment System
- Inclusive Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- International Baccalaureate – Primary Years Program Induction - Making It Happen
- Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education
- Primary Years Program Inquiry and Assessment Training - International Baccalaureate Organization
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Inclusion (Strategies for Children with Special Needs)
- Cognitive Coaching
- Diabetes in Schools
- Alternative Communication – Makaton, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Timeline
Teacher
St Peter Julian Eymard Primary School
01.2018 - 12.2024
Learning Support Officer
St Simon’s the Apostle Primary School
07.2012 - 12.2017
Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Canadian International School
08.2009 - 12.2011
Teaching Assistant – Part-time Emergency Teacher Assistant
Vermont South Special School
01.2006 - 05.2007
Teacher, Special Education Classroom Setting within a primary school Grades 4-5
Tildenville Elementary School
08.1991 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Education of the Exceptional Child, Kindergarten – Year 12
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Teaching - Primary, Focus on Inclusive Education
Deakin University
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