René Dawson
Paducah,KY
Summary
Exceptional Interpersonal Skills - Strong Work Ethic - Team Collaboration - Confidentiality and Discretion - Adaptability - Adept at Working Unsupervised - Masters New Skills
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Paducah Cooperative Ministry
Paducah, KY
03.2019 - Current
- Review program data to identify improvements, increase local faith community involvement and provide compassionate interactions with clients seeking shelter, emergency financial assistance, clothing and food.
- Communicate with valuable community partners and recruits potential board members to increase diverse representation of 18 person board reflecting the client base.
- Serve as representative at events and annual fundraisers to promote awareness of organization's work, including Community Foundation of Western Kentucky's Paxton Challenge for Charities and Moonlight Bike Ride.
- Collaborate on Community Outreach and Board Development committees, planning and executing annual events including Community Thanksgiving Service, Annual Meeting of Supporting Congregations, Pastors' Breakfast, Moonlight Bike Ride and PCM 50th Anniversary Celebration .
- Provide project guidance requiring board approval: interviewing and hiring Executive Director, fund allocation for building maintenance, improvements and purchase of new facilities.
- Pursue updated knowledge to improve understanding of challenges faced by clients by attending advanced training at the Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop.
Substitute Teacher
McCracken County Public Schools
Paducah, KY
11.2021 - Current
- Utilize Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to engage student learning styles while managing challenging behaviors.
- Tutor 6-12th grade students in a variety of subjects (Chemistry, English, Social Studies, Agriculture, Biology, Spanish, German, Math, Band, Choir, Drama, Science, Culinary Arts) to meet classroom goals set by teacher.
- Frequently requested by school administrators and teachers as preferred substitute based on classroom feedback.
STEM Instructor
Challenger Learning Center
Paducah, KY
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Incorporated cooperative learning strategies fostering communication, problem solving and team building skills during multiple space missions (Mission to Mars, Return to the Moon, Rendezvous with a Comet, Lunar Quest).
- Met challenges of working with highly diverse populations of 15 -32 students to attain student achievement and mission success in 2 hour time blocks, twice daily.
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students (4-8th grades), teachers and coworkers to promote success for each student and the overall mission.
- Implemented strategies designed to promote team building, problem solving and effective communication to encourage collaboration between students in the Space Craft simulator, Mission Control and Extended Activities classroom.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional service, flying over 440 Space Missions.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes to increase effective time management, student engagement and utilization of resources.
- Contributed to planning and implementation of community events involving Solar Eclipse of 2017, annual STEM 4 Girls workshops, summer camps, mobile Star Lab, 15th and 20th CLC Anniversary Celebrations, Trivia Night fundraisers and monthly Club Challenger programs.
- Continued professional development and advanced training by attending Space Camp at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Administrative Assistant
Reliant Energy
Houston, Texas
09.2000 - 12.2000
- Reorganized files to all electronic report resulting in 50% improvement in efficiency.
- Produced and distributed daily, weekly and monthly reports to supervisor and customer service representatives that detailed the productivity of the department.
Religion Teacher and Extended Day Program Manager
The Regis School of the Sacred Heart
Houston, Texas
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Planned curriculum, weekly overviews and lessons for 3 grade levels (K-2), providing daily instruction to 5 classes.
- Supervised 25-58 students (5-14 year olds) in daily after school program.
- Reorganized and transferred monthly billing procedures from manual forms to a computer program to eliminate inefficiencies which reduced work time by 8-10 hours monthly.
- Increased number of adult supervisors when adult to student ratio increased from 1:25 to 1:58 in order to maintain quality care.
Case Manager
Gulf Coast Careers
Lake Jackson, Texas
05.1999 - 07.1999
- Conducted workshops for clients to develop interviewing skills and confidence.
- Assisted case managers by contacting clients, updating client information, handling overflow files, completing data entry tasks and filing.
- Reorganized and restocked resource room that provided valuable information for clients pursuing a job search.
Substitute Teacher
Brazosport Independent School District
Clute, Texas
02.1999 - 05.1999
- Facilitated learning process for high school teens by providing a positive classroom environment when the permanent teacher was absent.
Youth Ministry Director
Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
Atlanta, Georgia
06.1998 - 01.1999
- Implemented 2 new youth ministry programs for high school students in a parish of 1,800 families.
- Coordinated and facilitated workshops to equip adult leaders with skills needed to implement comprehensive youth ministry programs.
- Recruited, trained and supported 10-15 adult volunteers for weekly youth activities and Sacramental Preparation.
- Coordinated effective preparation and implementation of 2-day retreats including facilities, transportation, adult leaders and retreat schedule.
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Saint Louis Catholic Church
Austin, Texas
06.1995 - 05.1998
- Coordinated 3 youth ministry programs (Middle School, High School and Confirmation Prep) for 6-12th grade students in 4,000 member parish.
- Recruited, trained and supported 20-25 adult volunteers for weekly Life Teen youth activities and Sacramental Preparation.
- Prepared youth and adults to serve in liturgical ministries at weekly Sunday Mass.
- Collaborated with staff to create a Religious Education mission statement and interviewed, hired and supervised Youth Ministry Assistant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Religious Studies
St. Edward’s University
Austin, TXTimeline
Substitute Teacher
McCracken County Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Board Member
Paducah Cooperative Ministry
03.2019 - Current
STEM Instructor
Challenger Learning Center
08.2016 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant
Reliant Energy
09.2000 - 12.2000
Religion Teacher and Extended Day Program Manager
The Regis School of the Sacred Heart
08.1999 - 05.2000
Case Manager
Gulf Coast Careers
05.1999 - 07.1999
Substitute Teacher
Brazosport Independent School District
02.1999 - 05.1999
Youth Ministry Director
Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
06.1998 - 01.1999
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Saint Louis Catholic Church
06.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Religious Studies
St. Edward’s University
References
References available upon request.
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