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Education
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Dawn Scheneman

Dawn Scheneman

Omaha,NE

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Phoenix Academy Day School, specializing in small group instruction and fostering social-emotional learning. Leveraged student evaluations to enhance academic and emotional progress for K-12 students, including those with special needs. Expert in creating engaging, differentiated learning experiences, achieving significant improvements in student outcomes.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Phoenix Academy Day School
08.2019 - Current

Worked with K-5 students who struggle with dyslexia using the Spalding method.

Did various testing to track student progress.

Made behavior plans for ADHD students.


1st Grade Teacher

Omaha Christian School
08.2013 - 08.2019
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

Preschool Teacher

Bethany Lutheran Preschool
08.2006 - 05.2013
  • 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.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

K-6 Special Education Teacher

Downtown School
05.2002 - 05.2003
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

3rd Grade and Tutor

Mason City Community School District
08.1996 - 08.2001
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

3rd Grade Resource Teacher

Strafford Community School
08.1996 - 05.1997
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Middle School Special Education

Johnston Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1996
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education

Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
05-1993

Skills

  • Student evaluations
  • Small group instruction
  • Social-emotional learning

Timeline

Teacher

Phoenix Academy Day School
08.2019 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

Omaha Christian School
08.2013 - 08.2019

Preschool Teacher

Bethany Lutheran Preschool
08.2006 - 05.2013

K-6 Special Education Teacher

Downtown School
05.2002 - 05.2003

3rd Grade and Tutor

Mason City Community School District
08.1996 - 08.2001

3rd Grade Resource Teacher

Strafford Community School
08.1996 - 05.1997

Middle School Special Education

Johnston Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education

Northwestern College
Dawn Scheneman