K. Dawn Garvin
Benton,KY
Summary
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Livingston County Board of Education
North Livingston Elementary
08.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
AmeriCorps
Marshall County Board of Education
Central Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Teacher
Livingston County Board of Education
Grand Rivers/South Livingston Elementary
09.2003 - 05.2007
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Murray State University
Murray, Ky05-2022
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Murray State University
Murray, Ky12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Murray State University
Murray, Ky12-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Livingston County Board of Education
08.2016 - Current
AmeriCorps
Marshall County Board of Education
08.2012 - 05.2014
Teacher
Livingston County Board of Education
09.2003 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Murray State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Murray State University