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Dawn Mungroo
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
With over 26 years of experience, I am an experienced and dedicated educator passionate about promoting student learning and unlocking their full potential. I possess a skillful approach in directing classroom environments and effectively enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking strategies. As a caring relationship-builder, I prioritize fostering strong connections with students while maintaining an analytical mindset and making sound decisions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 4
Cottonwood Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Classroom Teacher - Grade 3
Shoemaker Elementary
07.2019 - 06.2021
- See above
Math Teacher Grade 6 and Grade 8 / Department Chair
Dulles Middles School
07.1999 - 06.2019
- Created and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Developed detailed knowledge of district's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of special education students and low socially economic students requiring extra support.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of St. Thomas
Houston, Texas12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Houston, Texas05.1999
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Problem Solving Skills / Conflict Resolution Oriented
- Effective Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Nurturing and patient
Personal Information
Title: Educator
Certification
- Principal Certification, 01/2010, Present
- Gifted and Talented Certification - 30 hours
Committees and Projects
- Core Leadership Team Member
- Teacher of the Year interview committee
- Active member of the interview committee for new hires
- PLC lead (Professional Learning Community)
- Discipline Committee (Assessed grievances from teachers)
- Campus Improvement Team Member (Evaluated and restructured the Campus Strategic Plan)
- Sub committee leader for the SEL and PBIS Goals
- Sub committee leader Math Leadership Team
- Staff training (trainer of trainers)
- Chair of 8th Grade Career Day
Hobbies and Interests
- Baking
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Reading
- Walking/Hiking
Training
- T3 TI Nspire Calulator - 3 day team training
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People training
- Marilyn Burns Math Solutions Part 1 - 30 hours
- Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures - 30 hours
- Responsive Classroom
- Second Step SEL Curriculum Training
Software
Mac Applications
Synergy
MAP/NSCAS
Microsoft Applications
Zoom
Timeline
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 4
Cottonwood Elementary School
07.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher - Grade 3
Shoemaker Elementary
07.2019 - 06.2021
Math Teacher Grade 6 and Grade 8 / Department Chair
Dulles Middles School
07.1999 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
- Principal Certification, 01/2010, Present
- Gifted and Talented Certification - 30 hours
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