Grace Dawson Email & Phone Number

Muncie, Indiana Area

• Took over the classroom as a full-time teacher half way through student teaching while cooperating teacher was on maternity leave• Demonstrated competency in the 10 INTASC principles while teaching in a kindergarten classroom• Designed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans, administered tests and evaluations and analyzed student performance• Volunteered to tutor after school each week for grades 3 and up

• Lead counselor for student’s age’s kindergarten to second grade• Managed camper’s personal information binder in case of emergencies• Monitored the safety of children on the bus during field trips each week• Assisted and supervised children in games, activities, and swimming each day• Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversation with parents, camp counselors, and staff

Valparaiso, Indiana

•Educated and worked with children with developmental disabilities while helping develop their social skills•Constructed mini-lessons and crafts every day for the camp theme Arts and Crafts Around the World•Accommodated children’s needs by changing the way mini-lessons are presented and difficulty of the activity • Conducted ABA therapy by recording data of behaviors, results of flashcards, and ABC data sheets• Communicated with parents during sign-in and sign-out as well as giving them information about the day

•Created lesson plans for weekly themes which included activities, lessons, crafts, and snacks•Led classroom activities and games related to the theme•Monitored the safety and well-being of 15 preschoolers/elementary age children during camp daily•Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversations with parents, camp leaders, and staff

•Supervised children ages 5-13 in Youth Wellness room•Engaged children in play with board games, coloring, video games, and social activities•Assisted children with homework, games, and clean up•Exhibited strong communication with parents during drop-off and pick-up

Elementary Education, Kindergarten/Primary, K-6

I am currently student teaching in a kindergarten classroom at Cowan Elementary School in Muncie, Indiana. I will be taking.

Academic Honors Diploma

Activities and Societies: Valparaiso Girls Track Team