Dawn Quamahongnewa
Educator
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Passionate 4th Grade Teacher for 14 years in both reservation and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Flagstaff Unified School District
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2016 - Current
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Supported inclusion of special education students in general education classroom through effective accommodations and modifications.
- Collaborated with grade-band team members to develop standards based, cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Flagstaff Unified School District
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Team Collaboration
Individualized Learning Plans
Class Management
State Standards Adherence
Growth Mindset
Technology Integration
Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of a writing process for grades 3-5 for our school
- Presented at the National Indian Education Association 2019 Convention and Trade Show
- Teacher Spotlight at the Az K-12 Center's annual Teacher Leadership Institute 2023
- Presented at FUSD 2024 TechKnowpalooza technology conference.
- Presented at Arizona Education Association's 1st Racial & Social Justice Mini-Conference 2024
Affiliations
National Education Association
Arizona Education Association
Flagstaff Education Association
Timeline
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
University of New Mexico
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
05.2001 -