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Dawn R.

Wright
6244 Marsh Lane
Matteson, IL 60443
drwright1908@gmail.com
773-822-2771
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY:

Great computer skills, Highly Qualified in all subjects in grades K-8 grade.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with staff, parents and students. Extremely organized, creative, and eager to learn, teach, and lead in
a school community, that will guarantee that all students will become global leaders of society.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, June, 2003


DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Art
Master of Arts, December, 2009
Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois
Major: School Leadership

CERTIFICATIONS: Illinois Professional Educator License in Elementary Education (Type 03)


ENDORSEMENTS: General Administration (Type 75)
Self-Contained General Education K-9
Middle School: Science, Language Arts, Social Science, and Art

EXPERIENCE:

3rd Grade Teacher, National Teachers Academy, Chicago, IL, November 2003-Feb. 2005.

Responsible for small groups in grades 3 and 5, provided strategies to enhance reading and
math ability.

After school, taught reading, writing and math skills to a third grade class while integrating
technology and test taking skills.

Applied Differentiated Instruction to meet the students individual learning abilities.


4/5 Grade Teacher, La Tijera School, Inglewood, CA September 2005-June 2007.
Developed and implemented daily lesson plans, administered standardized state testing,
tracked, and analyzed the class performance on state assessments.
Practiced positive reinforcement methods to promote good behavior.
Improved students science achievement on the States Standardized Assessment by 50%.
Piloted many after school activities, such art class, keyboarding, and a step/cheer team.
Kindergarten Teacher, Gregory Academy, Chicago, IL September 2007-Present.
Conducted small group and one-on-one instruction using Guided Reading and Math workshop.
Practiced Balanced Literacy daily.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoted excellent student
engagement with student centered activities.
Assisted, the case manager with IEPs for early childhood students.
Taught all students using the RTI 3-Tier System.
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Teacher Leader, Gregory Academy, Chicago, IL September 2009-Present.

Primary Cycle Team Leader for 8 years, led teacher meetings and presented Primary Data
during Staff Professional Development meetings.
Participate on the ITL Team (Instructional Leadership Team), helped implement the Schools
Improvement Plan, and conducted the LSC (Local School Counsel) elections.
Analyze school data to meet the needs of individual students, on the Schools Data Team.

Collaborate on a regular basis with Administration and Teacher Leaders to make decisions
regarding the schools mission and vision.
Orchestrate many fundraisers to help close the schools budget funding gap.
Developed excellent rapport with students and parents throughout the school building.

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:

DePaul University Center for Urban Education (Curriculum Mapping), 9/2007 to Present
Ravinia Music Discovery, 8/2008 to Present
Golden Apple STEM Institute, 7/2014
Teacher Leader Institute, 1/2014
Close Reading and ELA CCSS with Gretchen Courtney, 9/2014
Food Allergy, Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Training, 1/2014
Balanced Literacy (Chicago Literacy Group), 7/2013
Ready-Common Core Training, 10/2013
CCSS K-2 Writing, 12/2013
Leadership Conference, 6/2011
mClass Math, DIBELS, and TRC Training, 8/2010
RTI Background and Process, 6/2010
Erickson Early Math Collaborative Project, 1/2010 to 5/2010
Kohls Childrens Museum Professional Development, 10/2010 to 12/2010
ISU/Student Teacher Internship (Cooperative Teacher), 10/2008 to 12/2009
Writing Teacher Leader in K-2, 10/2008 to 5/2009
Everyday Math, 8/2009
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 8/2009
DCFS-Mandated Reporter Online Training, 11/2008
Bilingual Teacher Training Program (Los Angeles County Office of Education), 1/2007 to
3/2007

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