Dawn Todd
Edwardsville
Summary
Dynamic 5th Grade Teacher with Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, skilled in curriculum development and relationship building. Achieved enhanced student engagement through technology integration and differentiated instruction. Successfully coached student teachers, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted professional growth and academic excellence. Committed to continuous improvement and effective classroom management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education 5th Grade Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Language And Literacy
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12-2015
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, CT06-1978
Skills
- Team collaboration/PLC
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Literacy strategies
- Technology integration
Certification
Language and Literacy/Reading Specialist
ESL Certified
LETRS Trained and Certified
AVID Trained and Certified
Timeline
General Education 5th Grade Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Language And Literacy
Park University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
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