Dorothy Rankin
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students at Escambia County School District. Skilled in classroom management and technology integration, I excel in creating supportive learning environments and leveraging data-driven instruction. Demonstrated ability to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring every student succeeds. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Grades K-5
Escambia County School District
08.2004 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Administrative Assistant-(Business Office)
University Of Missouri-Kansas City
08.1995 - 05.2022
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.1983
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Special Needs Students
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
2000 Employee of the Year Award-University of Missouri-Kansas City (non faculty)
2019-2024 Lead Teacher, Kindergarten Department; Global Learning Academy, Pensacola, FL
Certification
Florida Educator Certificate Elementary Education K-6 07/01/2014 - 06/30/2029
Florida Educator Certificate Exceptional Student Education K-12
07/01/2014 - 06/30/2029
Florida Educator Certificate Music
07/01/2014 - 06/30/2029
Timeline
Teacher Grades K-5
Escambia County School District
08.2004 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant-(Business Office)
University Of Missouri-Kansas City
08.1995 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City