Dawn Mcatee Email & Phone Number

Bridging Communities, Inc. | Detroit, MI | April 2023—Present—Reports to the Executive Director.—Translates and provides bilingual services for administration, staff, and clients.—Communicates effectively with administration, staff, and clients.—Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.—Displays strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.—Exhibits attention to detail and problem solving skills.—Demonstrates knowledge of office equipment.—Proficient in MS Office and office management systems.—Responsible for incoming/outgoing mail and distribution.—Completes account payable tasks, such as reviewing and verifying invoices, making check requests, and making bank deposits.—Reconciles and submits financial reports.—Assists in the preparation and completion of accountability reports as assigned.—Analyzes reports and information to complete monthly grant reporting.—Creates and manages Excel workbooks in order to organize and track grant information.—Fosters communication and networking with the community and community organizations.—Responsible for photography and social media outreach.—Helps plan meetings and takes detailed minutes.—Develops and maintains a filing system and administrative contact lists.—Organizes supplies and resources for meetings, presentations, events, and projects.—Writes and distributes emails, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.—Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.—Makes arrangements for senior staff such as scheduling meetings and booking reservations.—Exhibits polite and professional communication via telephone, e-mail, and mail.—Ensures operation of equipment by completing maintenance requirements and calling for repairs.—Provides information by answering questions and requests.—Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and forwarding requests.

Hope of Detroit Academy | Detroit, MI | September 2018—October 2020—Effectively taught, inspired, and encouraged students to question, explore, and learn.—Responsible for care and education of children with special needs and disabilities.—Developed and issued educational content including presentations, projects, notes, assignments, and assessments.—Supervised classes to ensure all students are learning in a respectful, responsible, safe, and productive environment.—Organized supplies and resources for lectures, presentations, projects, and learning.—Delivered personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.—Planned and implemented educational activities and events.—Ensured classroom was clean and orderly.—Prepared and distributed periodic progress reports, semester report cards, and other data.—Attended parent/student/teacher meetings.—Evaluated and documented students’ progress, growth, and needs.—Allocated and graded assignments, projects, homework, and assessments.—Implemented restorative practices, routines, and expectations as part of the daily classroom environment.—Encouraged and inspired both academic and personal growth for all students.

Escuela Avancemos! Academy | Detroit, MI | August 2016—September 2018—Planned and implemented restorative practices, routines, and expectations as part of the daily school environment.—Communicated effectively with students, parents, staff, and administration.—Responsible for successful experience working with at-risk students.—Demonstrated ability to analyze, implement, track and report logical consequences and strategies.—Promoted a safe, orderly, and caring environment by planning and implementing small group programs that engage at-risk students in appropriate behavior that promote character and facilitate academic growth.—Supervised alternative and remediation programs such as Restorative Room.—Met individually with students sent to Restorative Room for reflection and logical consequence.—Planned and implements programs for identified at-risk students to reduce school violence.—Facilitated restorative circles as needed with students.—Utilized restorative and trauma informed practices with students.—Monitored student behavior and worked closely with student support staff to develop and implement interventions for improvement.—Completed monthly reports and other accountability reports as assigned.—Collaborated with Cultural Leader and Chief Academic Leader.

Escuela Avancemos! Academy | Detroit, MI | March 2016—July 2016—Responsible for lesson planning, teaching and student evaluations for Spanish classes.—Responsible for teaching and student evaluations for a SFA Reading Roots class.—Inspired students to learn to read, write, and speak in a dynamic, fun learning environment.—Provided behavior and educational support for students throughout the school through in class support, one-on-one support, and restorative practices which led to increased responsibility.—Served on two school Solutions Committees, Intervention and Cooperative Culture

Desktop Dog Detroit | Detroit, MI | April 2011—March 2014Wrote, researched, and edited professional documentation, including: technical training and manuals, creative briefs, marketing materials, correspondence, and training programs.

Private Families | Detroit, MI | January 2010—April 2011—Provided care and educational support for infants and children, including those with special needs—Responsible for care, nurturing, and education of 10-year-old boy with Autism.—Responsible for care, nurturing, and education of 3-year-old boy with physical disability.—Entrusted to transport children to medical appointments and occasional outings.—Built strong relationships with both children and parents. —Employed privately through a referral network of families over the years.

The City of Pleasant Ridge | Pleasant Ridge, MI | March 2008—December 2009—Relied upon for excellent customer service and earned a reputation for quality work with a smile.—Supervised and coordinated activities for seniors, adults, and children.—Greeted clients, collected and sorted mail, operated a multi-line phone system, relayed messages, ordered office supplies, and scanned/copied documents and reports.

The New Detroit Science Center | Detroit, MI | September 2006—April 2008—Inspired children and their families to discover and appreciate science, technology and engineering in a dynamic, fun learning environment.—Presented special topics to groups of children and their families.—Answered questions and engaged children visitors.—Developed rapport with guests and built relationships with repeat visitors.