C H R I S T I N A M .

D AWS O N
2472 Everstone Road Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 919-795-3130 cdawson23@hotmail.com

SUMMARY
A proven successful, energetic, and strong teacher and leader with extensive and diverse experience in the field of
education. Exceptional track record in using data and research-based practices to collaborate with staff and families
and identify and address individual student and family needs. Known for possessing outstanding team-building
relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and parents. I would like to use my motivation, experience, and
skills as an English as a Second Language Teacher.
EXPERIENCE

WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, RALEIGH, NC

North Carolinas largest school district. WCPSS implements data-driven instruction and strives to meet the needs of all diverse
learners.

ROLESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

2013-

PRESENT

One of the districts year round middle schools serving a diverse population of students from around the world. This is a green
ribbon PBIS award winning school.

English as a Second Language Teacher, Sixth-Eighth Grade

Establish the schools first student-led Multicultural Club.
Conduct ongoing professional development training in SIOP, co-teaching, and best practices in education.
Host a pilot site for Rosetta Stone English with novice students.
Coordinate evening school involvement and technology workshops for non English speaking parents.
Lead the school-wide LEP Team.
Oversee the ESL After School Program.
Partner with PTA and local organizations such as NC State to promote literacy and higher education for all.
Performed all record keeping functions to track and evaluate student growth and proficiency, including report
cards, student portfolios, assessment tracking, lesson plans, and collaborate with core and elective teachers.
Utilize social media to extend learning and communicate with students and families.
Schedule a variety of events to accommodate staff interests and build relationships through our social committee.

WILBURN RENAISSANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

2011-

2013
The only TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) school in North Carolina. This is one of 4 district turn-around schools and
students ranked within the top 5district schools for growth in proficiency.

English as a Second Language Teacher, Kindergarten-Fifth Grade

Collaborated with teachers to discuss language levels and research-based strategies that will assist in meeting the
needs of English Language Learners.
Conducted a pilot program using Common Core aligned ESL resources.
Created electronic LEP Plans for over 150 students and monitor exited ESL students using assessment data.
Coached certified staff with TAP and best practices in education.
Presented multi-day staff development using Eric Jensens research Teaching with Poverty in Mind.
Conducted evaluations and pre/post conferences that provide certified staff with timely and effective feedback.
Adapted a flexible multi-track schedule to meet the needs of the countys fastest growing Limited English
Proficient population.
Monitored student proficiency with formative and summative assessments.
Supervised a team of tutors throughout the Immigrant/LEP After School Program.
Researched and evaluated effective curricular materials for the Immigrant/LEP After School Program.
Established effective parent-school relations through programs such as curriculum night, interactive reading,
science, and math workshops, and an intense on-site Family Literacy program with Wake Literacy.

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Maximized instructional time by coordinating and implementing Saturday ACCESS testing at Wilburn.

WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE, WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

2010-

2011
The administrative building for North Carolinas largest and fastest growing school system and Board of Education.

Title I Extended Learning Programs Coordinating Teacher

Coordinated summer school for over 3,200 students attending 42 of our Title I schools.
Supported 24 intersession teachers at year round Title I schools.
Researched and evaluate effective curricular materials for Title I Extended Day Programs.
Created and implemented an extended day wiki site.
Facilitated monthly Electronic PLC meetings using 21st century tools.
Performed record keeping functions to track and evaluate teacher and student growth.
Organized interactive district-wide PAC meetings for teachers, parents, and students.
Collected parent input and use the data to influence the planning of future parental involvement activities.
Assisted administrators and highly-qualified teachers with developing before and after school tutorial programs
based on data depicting student academic needs.
Monitored, observed, and recorded data for tutoring programs that were contracted with private organizations.

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL, Wake Forest, NC

2006-2007

St. Catherine of Siena School is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. The school provides faith-based education from Kindergarten
through Sixth Grade.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Accommodated varying academic levels and learning styles through heterogeneous cooperative learning groups,
modeling, peer tutoring, guided practice, and hands-on learning activities.
Engaged students in project-based learning.
Researched, developed, and implemented accommodations and modifications to the curriculum so that students
successfully reached their fullest potential.
Implemented various behavioral modification programs with clear and consistent feedback.
Encompassed technology with blogging, student generated Power Points, and inquiry-based research.
Provided daily and weekly meaningful communication with the students parents or guardians via meetings,
phone calls, email, home agendas, and classroom invitations.
Developed curriculum maps to structure and teach yearly curriculum covering core subject areas.
Attended and facilitated train-the-trainer sessions referencing Empowering Writers.
Organized and implemented an Outreach Program, where students worked closely with our local community to
complete a service project each month.
Mentored, observed, and evaluated new teachers.

DURANT ROAD ELEMENTARY, Raleigh, NC

2004-2006

Durant Road Elementary School was the highest populated elementary school in the Wake County Public School System. It
serves approximately 1,000 students from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

English as a Second Language Teacher, Kindergarten-Fifth Grade

Wrote and received science/technology and literacy grants that promoted English literacy skills in school and at
home.
Facilitated English language learning through both inclusion and pull-out classes.
Included ESL methods and approaches such as TPR, visuals, manipulatives, video clips, and role-playing into
daily lessons.

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Facilitated informal and formal diagnostic assessment tests using the nationally normed IPT assessment.
Ensured required student records were accurately maintained.
Developed staff and parent workshops that connected LEP families with education.
Collaborated with Raleigh Gang Intervention Specialists to conduct parent awareness and prevention classes.
Managed an allotted amount of Title III money for student needs.
2001-2004

M.B. HUBBARD ELEMENTARY, Rocky Mount, NC

M.B. Hubbard is a School of Excellence within the Nash County School System. The school serves students in PreKindergarten-Fifth Grade.

English as a Second Language Teacher, Pre- Kindergarten-Fifth Grade

Assisted a team of professional educators with developing Nash Countys new Limited English Proficiency Plan.
Traveled between and organized student schedules for three elementary schools.
Indentified English Language Learner needs with the help of parent input, the Home Language Survey, teacher
observations and input, and IPT assessment scores.
Worked closely with teachers to provide support, research, and teaching strategies in the area of English language
proficiency as well as differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of all English language learners.
Coordinated youth performances for Nash Community Colleges International Festival.
Served as the Teacher Representative on the English Language Learners Parent Advisory Committee.
Supervised and evaluated a student intern. .
E D U C ATI O N
Masters of Education-Curriculum & Instruction, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Online, April 2011 GPA 3.88
English as a Second Language Add-on Certificate, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, NC, June 2003 GPA 3.66
Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education, May 1999, STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO, NY, May 1999
P R OF E S S I ON A L L I C E N S U R E A N D C E RTI F I C ATI O N S
North Carolina State Licensure K-6 Elementary Education and K-12 English as a Second Language
New York State Certification K-12 English as a Second Language Pending 04/10/15 Test Results
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
ESL Curriculum Mapping Team 2015
Co-Teaching & Collaboration with English Language Learners Training 2015
CPR Training and Certification 2015
Rolesville Middle Social Committee Chair 2014-Present
Limited English Proficient Test Coordinator 2011-Present
Discovery Education Training 2011-Present
LEP Testing Coordinator 2010-Present
Blackboard Training 2010-Present
SIOP Training 2011 & 2014
Response to Intervention Team 2012-1013
Parent Involvement Chair for School Improvement 2011-2013
Voice Thread and Edmodo Training 2012
Teaching with Poverty in Mind Training By Eric Jensen 2012
Teacher Mentor 2011-2012
Professional Learning Communities: DuFours Training 2010
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST