DAWN PULCIANI
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional
interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seasoned educator
familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing
individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success.
Curriculum Planning
Behavioral Expert
Lesson Planning
Student Records Management
Interactive Teaching and Learning
TESOL Certified
Group and Individual Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Classroom Management
Parent Communication
Excellent Classroom Management
Motivating Students
Program Development
Faculty Collaboration
High Plains Elementary School | Colorado
Springs, Colorado
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Air Academy School District: High Plains E.S.
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2016 - Current
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Student Teacher Supervisor
Air Academy School District
Colorado, Springs, Colorado
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance
- Facilitated group discussions among students on relevant topics
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
ESL Teacher
Air Academy School District High Plains E.S.
Colorado, Springs, Colorado
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners
- Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, role-play activities and multimedia presentations
- Participated in teacher training workshops to stay current on best practices in ESL education
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Teacher
Roosevelt Edison Charter School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2002 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Recruitmenr Coordinator
Roosevelt-Edison Charter School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2004 - 08.2012
- Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in applicant tracking system
- Created job postings and distributed to relevant job boards, social media sites, and other sources
- Coordinated interviews with hiring managers and prospective employees
- Conducted reference checks on potential hires
- Participated in career fairs and other recruiting events to build relationships with colleges and universities
- Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding status of their applications or other questions they had about the company
- Facilitated post-interview debrief meetings between hiring managers and recruiters
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Educational Trainer
Reading
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2005 - 05.2010
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires and existing employees
- Designed and delivered engaging presentations to large groups of participants
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to help individuals improve their skills
- Facilitated workshops on topics related to professional development in a corporate setting
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure proper implementation of newly acquired knowledge.
Education
Masters of Education TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2010
Bachelors - Education
Regis Univeristy
Colorado Springs, CO05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Geography & Environmental ST
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05.2002
Associate of Arts - Humanities
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLAdditional Information
- Colorado Professional Teacher License: 16994226, Valid: 06.08.2021-06.08.2028 Endorsed In: Elementary Education (k-6) and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (k-12)
References
References available upon request. References
Interests
Paddleboarding, Gardening, Camping, Horseback Riding, Hiking
Timeline
Student Teacher Supervisor
Air Academy School District
08.2018 - 10.2023
Teacher
Air Academy School District: High Plains E.S.
08.2016 - Current
ESL Teacher
Air Academy School District High Plains E.S.
08.2013 - 05.2016
Educational Trainer
Reading
05.2005 - 05.2010
Recruitmenr Coordinator
Roosevelt-Edison Charter School
08.2004 - 08.2012
Teacher
Roosevelt Edison Charter School
08.2002 - 05.2013
Masters of Education TESOL - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors - Education
Regis Univeristy
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Geography & Environmental ST
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associate of Arts - Humanities
St. Petersburg College
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