Dawn Licata
Springfield,MO
Summary
Driven and experienced educator with a solid understanding of a variety of teaching strategies and how to implement them in the classroom. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to easily connect with students from diverse backgrounds. Well versed in the many challenges of literacy in elementary education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2022
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented engaging lessons using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles.
- Differentiated lessons and small groups to meet the needs of all students.
- Provided a positive, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered assessments regulated by the school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught at an ELL school where diversity and inclusion were at the forefront.
- Worked closely with ELL students along with the ELL teacher to differentiate assignments and monitor growth.
- Leadership team role to help maintain a cohesive school vision and strategy focused on student and school achievement.
- PBIS leadership team role to promote a consistent positive school environment.
- Conducted case studies and research on the many facets of literacy.
- Conducted ongoing diagnostic work of gathering data, asking questions of the data, and forming hypotheses.
- Used data to make instructional decisions and interventions for individual students.
- Grant writing to help obtain additional materials for the classroom along with professional development experiences.
- Pursued professional development to extend skills and knowledge.
- Certified in LETRS, a professional learning course for instructors of literacy skills.
- Trained in the Sonday System by Orton Gillingham Reading Specialists.
STEAM Coordinator
Springfield Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Completed initial collaborative planning phase and preparation.
- Planned and implemented creative and engaging STEAM projects for weekly STEAM Club.
- Planned projects and activities for teachers to utilize during STEAM Night held for students and families.
- Researched and recommended purchase of appropriate STEAM tools and resources for classroom use.
- Ensured faculty was appropriately trained.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2009
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO12.2006
Skills
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Research Oriented
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Flexibility
- Reflective
- Approachability
- Creativity
Certification
The impact of training teachers strategic social and emotional learning competencies
Objectives:
- Pose the importance of social and emotional learning in the classroom.
- Address five interrelated areas of competence and provide examples for each: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
- Enable teachers to be self-reflective over these competencies.
Timeline
STEAM Coordinator
Springfield Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Literacy
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ozarks Technical Community College
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