Dawniel Hamlin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking educator with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations of students, teachers, and families. Extensive knowledge of Teacher Leadership and dedication to establish an effective balance between technology integration and quality, in-person instruction. Confident and detailed-oriented with a dedication to student success and effective collaboration with various stakeholders. Seeking a college level teaching position or a district level coordinator/director position with a focus on teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction and professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
SD88
Bellwood, Illinois
08.2019 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Established and implemented instructional coaching program.
- Coordinated and monitored professional development and in-service activities for teachers and staff.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Coordinated district-wide Title 1 Afterschool and Summer School Programs.
- Created and edited curriculum guides and materials.
- Provided leadership in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating curricular and instructional programs.
- Fostered professional growth and build staff morale.
- Stayed abreast of educational technology.
- Established and maintained collegial relationships with all stakeholders.
Lead Teacher
McKinley Elementary
Bellwood, Illinois
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Managed classroom of 30 students with mixed abilities and designations.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing real support.
Education
Doctorate in Education - Teacher Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management: Management Science
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.1997
Skills
- Assisted with develop of districtwide remote learning plan
- Orchestrated district professional development
- Negotiated curricular resource contracts
- Coordinated and implemented curriculum pilot
- Facilitated adoption of instructional coaching model
- Participated in interview panels for teachers and administrators
- Created curriculum guides
- Conducted training for behavior management plans/strategies
- Trained and developed instructional coaches
- Lead PLC's for K-8 grade levels
- Disaggregated and interpreted local and national assessment data
- Assisted with compliance reports
- Collaborated with principals, supervisors, and district administrators
Service and Awards
- Mentor to novice teachers for Bellwood School District 88.
- Presenter for the Inaugural Gender and Gerontology Summit to discuss how the intersection between gender and ethnicity informs leadership and empowerment of young women and girls.
- Member of the Bellwood SD88 District Leadership Team which was tasked with developing and implementing district improvement plan.
- Member of the Parent and Teacher Advisory Board.
- Recipient, Hugo Family Scholarship.
Certification
- Teacher Leadership Administrative Endorsement.
- IL Professional Educator License - Elementary Teaching (K-8 Self-Contained).
Research
Hamlin, D. (2021). Navigating Parental Involvement: Restoring Bridges and Inspiring Change (Doctoral dissertation, Concordia University Chicago).
Timeline
Instructional Coach
SD88
08.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
McKinley Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2019
Doctorate in Education - Teacher Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Business Management: Management Science
Xavier University of Louisiana