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Leah Dawit

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills and practiced in building rapport. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, and committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Instructor/Site Coordinator

State of New Mexico Summer Literacy Program
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Implemented lesson plans and tailored them to the students' needs(ESL/dyslexia)
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' spelling, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
  • Supervised a crew of 10 employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Monitored student performance and evaluated the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Analyze student performance data, identify areas of improvement, and discuss with instructors.
  • Coordinating with supervisors to get Chromebooks for the students and adapting to limited supplies.
  • Set up and break down the facility and ensure all staff have all necessary supplies.

Permanent Substitute/Mathematics Teacher

ACES Technical Charter School
02.2023 - 07.2025

*(Feb-Jun 2023 6th English/8th Math Sub) (Aug 2023-Jun 2025 6th/7th Math Teacher)

  • Created a detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives, and exam dates.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent by establishing and enforcing clear objectives/expectations and timely grading.
  • Communicated with students and parents to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
  • Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress, information retention, and individualized content when necessary.
  • Addressed systematic issues with the math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
  • Held bi-weekly after-school tutoring to assist students struggling with materials.
  • Co-led the student council, created the yearbook alongside a co-worker, and was a member of the PTO.
  • Communications liaisons for student council, PTO, and ACES staff to host dances, student concerts, and other events.
  • Created a detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives, and exam dates.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent by established and enforced clear objectives and consistent grading
  • Communicated with students and parents to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
  • Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress, information retention, and individualized content when necessary.
  • Addressed systematic issues with the math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
  • Held bi-weekly after-school tutoring to assist students struggling with materials.
  • Co-led the student council, created the yearbook alongside a co-worker, and was a member of the PTO.
  • Communications liaisons for student council, PTO, and ACES staff to host dances, student concerts, and other events

Patient Transporter

Presbyterian Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
  • Used an online system to receive jobs and promptly transport patients throughout the hospital.
  • Cleaned, sanitized, and moved hospital equipment following sanitary and safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with CNAs and nurses to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
  • Communicate with various departments throughout the hospital to coordinate transportation for discharges, admits, scans, surgeries, or morgue transfers.
  • Transfer the deceased in and out of the morgue and assist with their release to funeral homes or families.

Retail Keyholder/Manager

The Christmas Shop
05.2017 - 11.2019
  • Opened and closed the store 3-4 days per week, responsibilities including counting registers, purchasing from local artists, packing and shipping orders, and product merchandising.
  • Streamlined daily operating procedures to keep the store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
  • Monitored associates throughout each assigned shift and professionally managed any challenges to maintain optimal store performance.
  • Developed and strengthened lasting client and vendor relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills to establish rapport and trust.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of artists and origins of locally crafted items.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue through detailed bookkeeping.

Education

In-progress - Mathematics

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

High School Diploma -

Volcano Vista High School
Albuquerque
05-2018

Skills

  • Sales and Management experience (2 years)
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Relationship building and management
  • Performance-driven
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Diplomatic
  • Training and supervising
  • Complaint resolution
  • Culture development

Timeline

Reading Instructor/Site Coordinator

State of New Mexico Summer Literacy Program
06.2025 - 07.2025

Permanent Substitute/Mathematics Teacher

ACES Technical Charter School
02.2023 - 07.2025

Patient Transporter

Presbyterian Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2022

Retail Keyholder/Manager

The Christmas Shop
05.2017 - 11.2019

In-progress - Mathematics

Central New Mexico Community College

High School Diploma -

Volcano Vista High School