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Portfolio of a Middle School Professional Educator

Dawn R. Harris
dawn.r.harris07@gmail.com


OBJECTIVE

Continuing professional employment in a challenging environment where I can help students and teachers improve student ​performance through the use of technology.​

EDUCATION

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Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Educational Technology

​Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
Master in the Art of Teaching

​University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI
Teacher Certification     

Oakland University, Rochester, MI
B.S. Human Resources Development


G.P.A. 4.0


G.P.A. 4.0


G.P.A. 3.8


G.P.A. 3.4

December 2012 

April 2003

April 2000

April 1982


CERTIFICATION

State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate​
  • Educational Technology (NP)
  • Middle School 6-8, Mathematics (EX) and Language Arts (BX)
  • Elementary K-5 All subjects​
  • K-8, self contained classroom, all subjects

EXPERIENCE​

TEACHER 
Kearsley Community Schools, Flint, MI​​ 
                                                                                  2000 - 2018
Taught 6 - 8th grade Technology courses at Armstrong Middle School. Developed middle school technology curriculum to bolster student achievement, technology integration, and school improvement.  Also taught 5th grade all subjects at Dowdall Elementary. 

Additional responsibilities included:

  • Professional Development Facilitator
  • District-Wide Technology Committee
  • Intervention Program for Success (IPS) Teacher
  • ACT Explore Test Administrator
  • School Improvement Reading Committee
  • Cheer Coach
  • Student Senate Adviser
  • Ameritech Academy Team Member
  • PBS Committee (Positive Behavior Support)
  • Teacher Leader for 8th Grade Washington DC Trips
  • Bridges to the Future Program Teacher

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BUILDING CHAIR
Kearsley Community Schools, Flint, MI
                                                                                      2012 - 2018
Lead Armstrong Middle School goal committee chairs in identified tasks to effectively meet expectations of the School Improvement Process. Assisted goal chairs in establishing goals and identifying interventions, strategies, and assessments to support Reading, Writing, and Math improvement. Monitored and facilitated progress of School Improvement initiatives. Maintained effective communication, coordination and continuity between goal chairs, building administrators, and district level administration. Assisted in writing Program Evaluations and School Improvement Plans per Michigan Department of Education reporting requirements.


INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 
Flushing Community Schools, Flushing, MI
                                                                              1993 - 2000
Set-up, managed, and maintained elementary computer labs. Hired and trained lab personnel.  Implemented before and after school math and literacy Title 1/At-Risk Programs.
Served as school newspaper adviser.  ​​
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INTERNET INSTRUCTOR
Genesee Intermediate School District, Flint, MI​​
                                                                      Summer 1998
Taught web page design workshops to Genesee County educators. 

​PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI​
                                                                                 1984 - 1989
Coordinated and developed continuing education opportunities and certificate programs.  Actively promoted enrollment in programs.  Coordinated programs by securing site locations, preparing and distributing advertising, and arranging audiovisual services when needed.  Managed ongoing training partnerships with local agencies. Recruited faculty and other personnel. Determined fiscal requirements and wrote grant proposals to secure funding for programs; monitored, verified and reconciled expenditure of budgeted funds.
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REFERENCES

Available upon request

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