Dawn Ray
Trussville,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator and administrative professional with a proven track record at Trussville City Schools and Gathering Place Christian Academy. Excelled in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and developing innovative learning strategies, leading to being frequently requested by teachers. Skilled in Microsoft Word and adept at fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing educational environments and administrative efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Trussville City Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support students, maintain consistent schedules, and foster positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Conferred with teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Substitute Teacher
Springville Christian School
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support students, maintain consistent schedules, and foster positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Conferred with teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Preschool Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy/Springville Christian
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with administrative staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Administrative Assistant/Registrar
Gathering Place Christian Academy
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with staff and teachers, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Greeted every parent with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Monitored enrollment processes to meet regulations and accreditation standards.
- Developed and implemented registration policies, procedures and timelines for smooth administration processes.
- Facilitated student registration with admissions and records departments for smooth administration processes.
Preschool Teacher
Gathering Place Christian Academy
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with administrative staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Preschool Teacher
Hilldale Christian Academy
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with administrative staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Substitute Teacher
Hilldale Christian Academy
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support students, maintain consistent schedules, and foster positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Conferred with teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Receptionist
Hoover Police Administration Department
06.2003 - 10.2005
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2003
Associate of Science - General Business
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2003
High School Diploma -
Hueytown High School
Hueytown, AL05-1997
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Meeting preparation
- Professional phone etiquette & call handling
- Scheduling
- Office administration
- Resource coordination
- Administrative support
- Activity management
- Creative problem solving
- Results-focused
- Disciplinary procedures
- Parent communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student engagement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Trussville City Schools
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Springville Christian School
08.2022 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher
Heritage Christian Academy/Springville Christian
08.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant/Registrar
Gathering Place Christian Academy
06.2017 - 05.2021
Preschool Teacher
Gathering Place Christian Academy
08.2012 - 05.2017
Preschool Teacher
Hilldale Christian Academy
08.2010 - 05.2012
Substitute Teacher
Hilldale Christian Academy
08.2007 - 05.2009
Receptionist
Hoover Police Administration Department
06.2003 - 10.2005
Associate of Science - Business Management
Jefferson State Community College
Associate of Science - General Business
Jefferson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hueytown High School
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