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 District
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 District
Substitute Teacher
06.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
El Paso Independent School District
Substitute Teacher
05.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
El Paso Independent School Board
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 Court
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 GARCIA
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
UTEP
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 District
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
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