I am a project-oriented educator with experience in team building, public affairs, management, scheduling, and marketing. My previous experiences in education, community organizing, coaching, and campaigns have proven that I can provide excellent mentorship and communication.
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Dawn Vigil
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Las Cruces Public School DistrictLas Cruces, NM
Science/STEM Teacher
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and delivered engaging STEM curriculum, including hands-on experiments, projects, and interactive lessons for high school and middle school students across various science disciplines (e.g., STEM, chemistry, and physics)
- Fostered a positive, inclusive learning environment by employing differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including English language learners and students with special needs
- Integrated technology into the classroom, utilizing educational software, virtual simulations, and online resources to enhance learning outcomes
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, school-wide science fairs, and STEM-related extracurricular activities that encouraged student involvement in STEM fields
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback and tailored support to promote academic success
- Mentored college and career readiness students, guiding them toward opportunities in STEM fields through exposure to internships, guest speakers, and hands-on experiences
- Actively participated in professional development workshops and school committees to stay current with the latest educational strategies and research in STEM education
Yselta Independent School DistrictEl Paso, TX
Substitute Teacher
06.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
El Paso Independent School DistrictEl Paso, TX
Substitute Teacher
05.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
El Paso Independent School BoardAustin, TX
Political Organizer
03.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Planned and executed over 20 local events within a limited 4 weeks
- Identified top priority precincts in 4 campaigns, facilitating local union members, candidates, and volunteers, targeting high-propensity voters, creating campaign strategies, campaign graphics, outreach opportunities, and social media outreach
- Created Turfs, Phone Banks, and Hustle events
- Recruited and Hired Block Walkers
- Assigned paid block walkers and volunteers shifts, turfs, phone banking, and poll watching
- Reached over 200 voters daily through canvassing and phone banking, with a top performance of 300 calls per day
- Processed and analyzed canvassing data in LAN
- 2 Candidates won election, one run-off, one loss
Lyda Ness Garcia for 383rd District CourtEl Paso, TX
Campaign Manager, Public Relations Specialist
08.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Devised a campaign strategy, created a campaign budget, and Oversaw advertising
- Tracked expenditures within the set budget
- Hired and trained staff
- Trained staff on VAN and COVID-19 safety protocols
- Maintained awareness of campaign finance laws and ensured all employees and volunteers adhered to them
- Liaising with various team members, including the office manager, marketing executives, political consultants, external agencies, and other candidates
LAW OFFICE OF LYDA NESS GARCIAEl Paso, TX
Legal Assistant (Part-Time)
06.2018 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
- Maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with preparing reports, case files, and legal advice
- Communicate effectively with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Communicate with an attorney, court personnel, law clerks, and judges
UTEPEl Paso, TX
Instructor of Physical Education, Biological Science Faculty
01.2007 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Student-focused physical education faculty member, teaching subjects ranging from outdoor survival skills, racquetball, water conditioning, cross country, track and field, Pilates, yoga, soccer, spin, and personal training
- Built curriculum, instructed, and led credited courses in classrooms and online settings
- Knowledge of Blackboard and Microsoft Office Suite
El Paso Independent School DistrictEl Paso, TX
Science and Math Teacher Assistant
08.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Grant-funded contract, primarily assisting Grades 4 and 5 in math and science
- Assisting students in the science lab and math class
- Assigned to supplement the educational needs of students in high-need programs
Education
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
Bachelor's Degree from Social Studies
University Overview
Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA
Associate's Degree
University Overview
Balanced Body Institute
Certificate of Attendance/Completion from Pilates (People with Disabilities)
University Overview
LEAPNew Mexico
from Journalism-Photography, Geology, Applied Mathematics
06-2025
University Overview
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Teams
- Google Docs
- Black Board
- Van
- Labor Action Network
- Mobilize
- Hustle
- Canva
- Photoshop/Adobe Suite
- Zoom
- Regulations and laws research
- Compliance assurance
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Scheduling and Organization
- Team Management
- Draft and Proofread Correspondence
- Draft and Proofread Legal Documents
- Research
- Training
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Scientific review
- Engineering concepts
- Classroom management
- STEM programs
- Instructional planning
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Group and individual instruction
- Instruction modifications
- Classroom supervision
- Lab management
- Multi-cultural awareness
Certification
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing, John Hopkins University, 08/2020
- Pilates, Balanced Body, 06/2015
Activities
Activities
- Precinct 24D Chair - Current
- Franklin High School Band Booster - Current
- Former Team Bliss Track and Field XC Assist Coach 2010-2012
- Hueco Tanks State Park Volunteer Guide 2008-2013
- Franklin High School Boys Track & Field Booster Club – Founder and President 2008-2009
- NOLS First Responder - 2014
- Children of the 3rd ACR – Nonprofit founder, Organizer, Fundraiser 2003-2004
- AmeriCorps Alumni - 1997
- Mortar Board - 1996
Timeline
Science/STEM Teacher
Las Cruces Public School District
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Yselta Independent School District
06.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
05.2021 - 06.2023
Political Organizer
El Paso Independent School Board
03.2021 - 05.2021
Campaign Manager, Public Relations Specialist
Lyda Ness Garcia for 383rd District Court
08.2019 - 11.2020
Legal Assistant (Part-Time)
LAW OFFICE OF LYDA NESS GARCIA
06.2018 - 11.2020
Science and Math Teacher Assistant
El Paso Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Instructor of Physical Education, Biological Science Faculty
UTEP
01.2007 - 12.2019
Modesto Junior College
Associate's Degree
Balanced Body Institute
Certificate of Attendance/Completion from Pilates (People with Disabilities)
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor's Degree from Social Studies
LEAP
from Journalism-Photography, Geology, Applied Mathematics