DAWN VORRARO
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Strives to create a stimulating and safe learning environment to help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains professional relationships with students and colleagues. Motivated teacher dedicated to students' educational needs and development. Presents lesson plans in a student friendly way while assessing and recording student progress. . Cultivates a safe and productive learning environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher IV
NYSDOCCS
Coxsackie
09.2000 - Current
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Assistance in Meaningful Living
Catskill And Hudson
05.1988 - 02.1996
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas using appropriate cleaning supplies.
- Inspected areas for cleanliness and reported any maintenance needs promptly.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for easy access and efficiency.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety measures.
- Cleaned sinks, floors and mirrors to keep bathrooms sanitized and organized.
- Swept and mopped floors in public areas.
- Cleaned windows, door frames, and sills.
- Vacuumed carpets, furniture, and upholstery.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Emptied trash cans and replaced liners.
- Dusted furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
- Responded quickly to spills or accidents using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Kept records of daily tasks performed on job log sheets.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or unclogging drains.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Teacher Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, New York, NY05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Sociology: Minor Soc.Work
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz12-1997
Associate of Science -
Colombia - Greene CC
Greenport, NY12-1994
Skills
- Class management
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Standardized testing
- Behavior management
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Small group instruction
Bio
- Strong and successful educator with 28 years of teaching experience
- 25+ years of teaching adults in a correctional setting
- Fair, firm, consistent with a sense of humor and huge dedication to learning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher IV
NYSDOCCS
09.2000 - Current
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Assistance in Meaningful Living
05.1988 - 02.1996
Master of Science - Professional Teacher Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Sociology: Minor Soc.Work
SUNY New Paltz
Associate of Science -
Colombia - Greene CC