Dawn Mccuin
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Innovative educator and STEM children's novel author with 14 years of teaching experience including expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successfully collaborated with fellow educators, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President of Climate and Culture
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
09.2023 - Current
- Create monthly assemblies for ages K-5 that engage children in the culture and history of different ethnicities.
- Work and designate roles among staff members to successfully host school wide assemblies.
- Organized 100% of all projects and activities to engage students in higher level thinking learning about history of different races and contributions of different ethnicities.
Professional Learning Facilitator - Mathematics
High Tech Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Developed a Kindergarten to 5th grade vertical alignment using California state standards for math project based learning
- Facilitated math professional development for teaching staff at High Tech Elementary School
- Enhanced math instruction through collaboration with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating activities and group discussion
Fifth Grade Educator - Mathematics & Science
High Tech Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed 100% of fifth grade math project based instruction aligning with California state standards to create equitable and real world experiences
- Collaborated with fellow fifth grade educators to create whole group-differentiated and small group math instruction for all fifth grade students
- Developed relationships with students to encourage students to reach their highest mathematical potential
Pit Crew Member - STEM Workshop
High Tech High School
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitated Equitable Assessment Workshops by ensuring all necessary technology was functional and organized for all workshop participants
- Evaluated workshops for the Deeper Learning Teacher Conference
Seventh Grade Educator - Mathematics & Science
High Tech Middle Media Arts
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed project based instruction aligning with California state standards to create equitable experiences
- Developed exhibition projects that educated students on business models (Revenue, Start-Up Fund, Building materials, etc.) and engineering standards (Candy Transportation Device-Ziplines, scaffolding, etc.)
Fifth Grade Educator - All subjects
Wing and Lilly Fong Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Established a culturally responsive professional development training program
- English Language Director that facilitated the EL Tutoring Program as a member of the School Climate and STEM Committee
Fourth and Second Grade Educator - All Subjects
Willoughby Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed teaching strategies that lead to a 100% student score on the Mathematic Standardized Testing during the 2014-2015 academic school year and an 89% student score on Reading Standardized Testing
- Established adaptive lesson plans that met the academic needs of individual students, while supporting collaborative learning as a classroom instructor
Third and Second Grade Educator - All Subjects
Rainbow Dreams Charter School
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided a variety of lessons and resources to facilitate exploration of learning activities and imaginative play
- Planned and conducted activities to facilitate balanced instruction, demonstration and individual practice to provide students with opportunities to observe and investigate topics
- Prepared objects and outlines for course study that followed curriculum standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2009
Skills
- Program and Classroom Management
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Curriculum Development
- Individual Student Support
Certification
- California Multi Subject Teaching License, 2020, Present
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certification (CLAD), 2021, Present
- Nevada Teaching License in Elementary Education, 2009, Present
- Virginia Teaching License in Elementary Education, 2013, 2017
Timeline
Pit Crew Member - STEM Workshop
High Tech High School
11.2023 - 03.2024
President of Climate and Culture
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
09.2023 - Current
Professional Learning Facilitator - Mathematics
High Tech Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Fifth Grade Educator - Mathematics & Science
High Tech Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Seventh Grade Educator - Mathematics & Science
High Tech Middle Media Arts
08.2021 - 06.2022
Fifth Grade Educator - All subjects
Wing and Lilly Fong Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Fourth and Second Grade Educator - All Subjects
Willoughby Elementary School
01.2013 - 06.2016
Third and Second Grade Educator - All Subjects
Rainbow Dreams Charter School
08.2009 - 06.2012
- California Multi Subject Teaching License, 2020, Present
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certification (CLAD), 2021, Present
- Nevada Teaching License in Elementary Education, 2009, Present
- Virginia Teaching License in Elementary Education, 2013, 2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Phoenix