Jodi Dawson
Elementary Teacher
Hackettstown,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated elementary educational professional with extensive experience devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Looking for the opportunity to utilize diverse classroom experiences to nurture learners in an encouraging environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Pine Grove Manor School
Somerset , NJ
2014.09 - Current
- Organize and plan lessons according to district curriculum and state standards to cover requirements for all subject areas.
- Drive student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Use wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implement classroom management improvements to enhance engagement and help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Kindergarten Teacher
Pine Grove Manor School
Somerset , NJ
2006.11 - 2014.06
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created and implemented lesson plans to increase understanding of subjects. that supported learners.
- Collaborated with grade level team to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being and collective interest of students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Gray Charter School
Newark , NJ
2000.08 - 2006.06
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created and implemented lesson plans that supported learners through phonics based reading program and Harcourt Math program.
Education
BS - Early Education and Family Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 1995.08 - 1999.05
Skills
New Jersey Student Learning Standards
undefinedProfessional Community Activities
Recording Secretary for the PBS, Positive Behavior Support, Committee - Record meeting notes and disseminate information to supervisors. Plan and implement actives to support positive behaviors as part of voluntary committee.
Coordinator of the Master Gardening Program associated with Rutgers University - Liaison between Master Gardeners and school building. Plan gardening schedule and end of the year party for students in grades 2-4. Maintain the school garden.
Parenting Partners - 8 week program to empower parents to be actively involved in their child’s education with a class size of 8-10 parents.
Grade Level Coordinator - manage grade level colleagues by reminding of deadlines and represent grade level colleagues to administrator.
Mentor Teacher, student teachers affiliated with Rutgers University
Mentor Teacher, provisional teachers
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Pine Grove Manor School
2014.09 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Pine Grove Manor School
2006.11 - 2014.06
Kindergarten Teacher
Gray Charter School
2000.08 - 2006.06
BS - Early Education and Family Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
1995.08 - 1999.05
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