John Charles Dawes
Quapaw,USA
Summary
With over 15 years of diverse classroom experience, I bring a strong background in teaching and coaching. Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including substitute, long-term substitute, special education para-educator, at-risk program certified para, and certified classroom teacher in history and physical education. In addition to teaching, I have also taken on assistant, coordinator, and head coaching duties for middle school basketball, middle school track, high school track, and high school football. Beyond education, I had the privilege of serving as First Councilman for the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma from 2012 to 2024.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Galena (KS) Public Schools USD 499
01.2014 - Current
- Handling a schedule that includes five preps: (Financial Literacy, Co-Ed P.E., Current Events, Health, and Sports Fitness)
- Serve as Defensive Coordinator for the football team and help with strength and conditioning duties in the off-season and summer sessions
First Councilman
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Elected position held for over a decade
History Instructor
Miami High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Taught American History and Current Event courses
Certified Para-Professional
Baxter Springs Middle School, USD 508
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Worked at Keystone Academy, an at-risk program for middle school-aged students
Special Education Para-Professional
SEK Inter-Local # 637
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Worked under contract at USD 508 Baxter Springs High School
Long Term Substitute
Baxter Springs High School, USD 508
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Taught World History, American History and Current Events
Psychosocial Rehabilitator
Family Life Center
06.2010 - 08.2010
Substitute Teacher
USD 508
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Substituted in both High School and Middle School
Student-Teacher
USD IO-14 County 58
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Taught World History and Government
Slot Technician
High Winds Casino
06.2006 - 08.2007
Contract Labor
T.N.A. Construction
06.2006 - 08.2006
Education
Masters in Ed. Leadership -
Ottawa University
09.2021
Bachelor of Sci. in Ed. -
Pittsburg State University
12.2009
Associates of Arts -
Coffeyville Community College
12.2006
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Operational Management
- Technological Fluency
- Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
- Team Leadership
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Classroom Engagement Strategies
- Collaborative Parent Outreach
- Instructional Design
- Effective Technology Adoption
Licensure Certification Skills
Kansas Building Leadership, License #8394965245,
Kansas Teaching License, History, Government, Social Studies (6-12), Physical Education (PRK-12), License # 8394965245
Coaching Experience
Pittsburg State University, 2006-2008, 2L, Coffeyville Community College, 2004-2005, 1L,
Defensive Coordinator, Galena High School, Varsity, JV Football, 2014-Current
OL/DL Coach, Miami High School, Varsity, JV, Freshmen, Junior High, 2013-2014
DL/OL/RB Coach, Baxter Springs High School, Varsity and JV Football squads, 2009-2012
Assistant Coach, Galena HS Co-Ed Track, Varsity, JV squads, 2014-2020
Assistant Coach, Miami HS Boys Track, 2013-2014,
Head Coach, Miami MS Boys Track, 2013-2014,
Head Basketball Coach, Baxter Springs Middle School, 7th grade, 2010-2013
Outside Professional Experience
- First Councilman, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma Business Council, 2012-2024
- Psychosocial Rehabilitator, Family Life Center, 2010
- Slot Technician, High Winds Casino, Summer(s) 2006-2007
- Contract Labor, T.N.A. Construction, Summer(s) 2006
Awards
- Commerce Bank 2009 PSU Outstanding Student Athlete
- Outstanding Teacher Award, 2016-17, USD 499
- Leadership Academy – Program Graduate, 2019, Southeast Kansas Education Service Center
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Galena (KS) Public Schools USD 499
01.2014 - Current
History Instructor
Miami High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
First Councilman
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
01.2012 - 01.2024
Certified Para-Professional
Baxter Springs Middle School, USD 508
01.2011 - 01.2013
Special Education Para-Professional
SEK Inter-Local # 637
01.2011 - 05.2011
Long Term Substitute
Baxter Springs High School, USD 508
08.2010 - 12.2010
Psychosocial Rehabilitator
Family Life Center
06.2010 - 08.2010
Substitute Teacher
USD 508
01.2010 - 05.2010
Student-Teacher
USD IO-14 County 58
08.2009 - 12.2009
Slot Technician
High Winds Casino
06.2006 - 08.2007
Contract Labor
T.N.A. Construction
06.2006 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Sci. in Ed. -
Pittsburg State University
Associates of Arts -
Coffeyville Community College
Masters in Ed. Leadership -
Ottawa University
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