Dawn Spaeder
COCONUT CREEK
Summary
Dynamic teaching professional with extensive classroom experience and a strong commitment to fostering student success. Expertise in designing and implementing innovative, engaging learning activities that inspire students to achieve their fullest potential. Proven ability to cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, enhancing the educational experience for all involved. Dedicated to establishing a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment that encourages growth and exploration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
Miramar, FL
07.2016 - Current
- Guided and advised students on educational and social matters pertaining to further education and future careers.
- Integrated a variety of instructional techniques such as project-based learning, cooperative learning groups, role playing scenarios and simulations into daily lessons.
- Used varied tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
Preschool Teacher
WCCC-Campus Children Center
Youngwood, PA
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Administered assessments to help determine children's developmental needs and challenges.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress reports on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Derry Area School District
Derry, PA
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Supported the development of positive relationships with peers and staff members.
- Enforced school and classroom rules to maintain order.
- Guided learning process, achieving curriculum goals and objectives.
- Facilitated small group instruction to provide individualized attention and support comprehension.
Education
Masters - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US02-2024
Certification - Teaching
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA12-2013
Liberal Arts - Psychology
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA05-1994
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Instructional design
- Collaborative communication with parents
- Inspiring student engagement
- Active student participation
- Engaging teaching methods
- Skilled in behavior management strategies
- Mentorship and guidance
- Technology implementation
- Engaging presentation skills
- Curriculum development
- Academic performance review
- Social-emotional learning facilitation
- Targeted group instruction
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Board of Education.
Certification
- Elementary Education K-6
- ESOL, Reading, Gifted Endorsed
Timeline
Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
07.2016 - Current
Preschool Teacher
WCCC-Campus Children Center
06.2013 - 08.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Derry Area School District
06.2013 - 07.2016
Certification - Teaching
Saint Vincent College
Liberal Arts - Psychology
Saint Vincent College
Masters - Reading
Grand Canyon University