Dawn Herford
Page,ND
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate teacher with 20+ years of experience in multiple settings and hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational environments. Communicative and punctual individual, versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals, and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Coordinator
Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue
West Fargo, ND
07.2019 - Current
- Coordinate animal foster placements with available foster homes throughout North Dakota
- Maintain database of current foster homes including availability and preferences of animal placement
- Coordinate transports of animals from the rescue to foster homes
- Assist with adoption events throughout the Fargo area
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
West Fargo, ND
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local, and federal regulations
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
Activities Department Administrative Assistant
West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo, ND
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Created and organized all rosters for sports teams at West Fargo Sheyenne High School
- Communicated effectively with parents, students, coaches, and athletic director
- Reconciled orders of sports equipment from multiple coaches and teams by utilizing job-related PO system
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee
- Composed, edited, typed, and uploaded activities rosters with job-related software
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement for teams and coaches
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Science
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND05.2007
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Program Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning
- School Records Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Classroom Management
- Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Foster Coordinator
Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue
07.2019 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
02.2018 - 11.2023
Activities Department Administrative Assistant
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Family Science
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
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