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Dawn Kelly

DAVENPORT,IA

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Davenport Community School District, skilled in developing IEPs and fostering positive behavior. Proven ability to train staff and enhance student engagement through innovative teaching strategies. CPI and IPI trained, with a strong focus on academic achievement and effective communication with families and colleagues.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

SAM

Davenport Community School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Organized and scheduled principal's daily calendar. Protected her time to serve as an educational leader while I conducted all management in the school.

Teacher in Charge/SpEd Teacher

Davenport Community School District
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

5th Grade Teacher

Davenport Community School District
08.2002 - 09.2019
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

LD/BD Teacher -Self Contained

Davenport Community School District
08.1998 - 09.2001

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  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Western Illinois University
Moline, IL
05-2018

Master of Arts - SPED Teaching

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Teikyo Marycrest University
Davenport, IA
05-1994

Skills

  • CPI trained
  • IPI trained
  • Served as TLCS Mentor
  • K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
  • K-8 Social Studies
  • K-8 Mildly Disabled
  • PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor - 189
  • Evaluator (New) - 190
  • SAM Authorization - 979

Timeline

SAM

Davenport Community School District
08.2022 - Current

Teacher in Charge/SpEd Teacher

Davenport Community School District
08.2019 - 09.2022

5th Grade Teacher

Davenport Community School District
08.2002 - 09.2019

LD/BD Teacher -Self Contained

Davenport Community School District
08.1998 - 09.2001

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Western Illinois University

Master of Arts - SPED Teaching

Saint Ambrose University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Teikyo Marycrest University