Dawn Gibson
LaFollette
Summary
Experienced primary school educator seeking part-time position in computer information systems field. Strong academic background, graduating with 3.97 GPA. Confident in ability to contribute as valuable asset to company. Eager to apply transferable skills and passion for technology to excel in role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
LaFollette Elementary School/TNT Primary
08.2022 - Current
- 2022-2023 - 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies
- 2023-2024 - 2nd Grade All Subject Areas
- 2024-Current - 3rd Grade Science and Social Studies
- I moved to second year to accommodate a new teacher who wanted fifth grade and I enjoy teaching the little kids
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
Accounts Receivable/Business Office Manager
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Receive incoming checks for resident accounts
- Maintain 27 separate bank accounts for residents
- Deposit money into one of three accounts daily
- Update daily, weekly, and monthly reports for in-house use and corporate use
- Verify insurance information for all new and existing residents
- Handle petty cash box and reconciliations for resident spending money
- Notify responsible parties of therapy discharges
- Answer multi-line phones
Medical Records Clerk
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Filed medical related documentation on resident's charts and in separate files located in the medical records office
- Delivered lab work to the local hospital laboratory for processing
- Received, tracked, and dispersed lab results to the appropriate on duty nurses
- Conducted MD runs in order to drop off paperwork to be signed by various local doctors and to pick up signed paperwork along with scripts for resident medication
Customer Service
Metal Products, Inc
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Served as a customer service representative and receptionist for a busy manufacturing company
- Answered a multi-line phone
- Received quote requests and built quotes
- Checked and sent quotes to customers
- Served as a general administrative assistant to all office personnel
Accounts Payable Clerk
Homeland Security Solutions, Inc
07.2012 - 04.2016
- Performed weekly accounts payable data entry and payment
- Developed and maintained vendor relations
- Performed maintenance of vendor contract files
- Obtained and maintained W-9's for new vendors
- Reconciled multiple vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy of payment
- Maintained all records and hardware for company cell phones and air cards
- Ordered business cards and flowers
- Provided maintenance of records for all company owned vehicles and leased vehicles
- Backup support for travel related documentation processing
- Supported department heads as needed
- Assigned numbers to, gained approval for, and tracked purchase requests
Education
Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02-2025
Master of Information Systems -
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
05.2022
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Governmental Administration: Criminal Justice
Christopher Newport University
05.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Learning Management Systems
- Standardized tests
- Oral communication
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Expectation Management
- Team building
- Student assessment
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint
- Science instruction
- Social studies instruction
Accomplishments
- Oversaw 16 students per class.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Early Education License, 08/31/2028
- Accounting Certification, 02/2025
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
LaFollette Elementary School/TNT Primary
08.2022 - Current
Accounts Receivable/Business Office Manager
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
11.2017 - 08.2022
Medical Records Clerk
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
10.2017 - 10.2017
Customer Service
Metal Products, Inc
02.2017 - 09.2017
Accounts Payable Clerk
Homeland Security Solutions, Inc
07.2012 - 04.2016
Master of Education - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Bachelor of Science - Governmental Administration: Criminal Justice
Christopher Newport University
Accounting
University of Phoenix
Master of Information Systems -
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
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