Dawn Whitfield
Indianola,Mississippi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Robotics Coach
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
01.2022 - Current
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
- Organized out of state Robotics Competitions. facilitated hotel lodging, meals, supervised 30 students on the robotics team.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Teacher
Gentry, Sunflower Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
08.2019 - Current
- Encouraged creative thinking, creativity and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Plan and exhibit student art shows. Enter students in art competitions.
- Publish student works on social media sites and newspaper articles.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Organize field trips and college tours for students.
Fine Arts Department, Art Lab Supervisor/Clerical Assistant
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
05.2012 - 05.2019
- Oversaw items in inventory/ fixed assets.
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation.
- Working with students.
- Office and building management.
- Ordering inventory of the Fine Arts Department.
- Order music instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Scheduled MVSU Choir concerts.
- Recorded student and faculty recitals.
Art Teacher
Carver Elementary, Indianola School District
Indianola, MS
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Summer Program Director
BB King Museum And Interpretive Center
Indianola, MS
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Scheduled educational activities.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of students and instructors.
- Organized end of the summer program showcase.
Artist in Residence
IT Montgomery Elementary School
Mound Bayou, MS
08.2009 - 09.2009
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Utilized acrylics and mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
Parent Coordinator
Sunflower County Freedom Project
Sunflower , MS
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Documented data and completed accurate updates records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Built rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet the needs of the community.
- Pick up and transported students.
- Help organized out of state trips to the University of North Carolina for college tours.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Emphasis in Fiber And Minor in Painting
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2009
Associate of Arts - Art
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2007
Skills
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Teaching Students
- Leading Groups
- Character Building
- Field Trip Management
- Class Scheduling
- Critical Thinking Skills
Accomplishments
Board of Directors, ArtPlace Mississippi, Greenwood, MS
Organizing Committee, BB King Day Symposium, MVSU
Club Advisor, Student Modeling Club, MVSU
Drama Club, Gentry High School, Indianola, MS
Annual Volunteer Dance Choreographer, Carver Elementary
Timeline
Robotics Coach
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Gentry, Sunflower Consolidated School District
08.2019 - Current
Fine Arts Department, Art Lab Supervisor/Clerical Assistant
Mississippi Valley State University
05.2012 - 05.2019
Art Teacher
Carver Elementary, Indianola School District
05.2010 - 05.2012
Summer Program Director
BB King Museum And Interpretive Center
05.2010 - 07.2010
Artist in Residence
IT Montgomery Elementary School
08.2009 - 09.2009
Parent Coordinator
Sunflower County Freedom Project
07.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Emphasis in Fiber And Minor in Painting
Delta State University
Associate of Arts - Art
Mississippi Delta Community College
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