Emily Dawson

Licensure
Kansas Initial Teaching License Effective June 6, 2011 English language arts, 6-12 English for speakers of other languages, pre K-12

913.449.8189 emily.a.dawson@gmail.com 12910 S. Sycamore St. Olathe, KS 66202 Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, 2009 University of Kansas Secondary English education, 3.96 GPA Master of Science in Education, expected 2013 University of Kansas Curriculum and Instruction, 4.0 GPA

secondary English educator

Teaching experience
English language learner teacher at Olathe Northwest High School Olathe, Kansas August 2012 present Implemented differentiated language lessons in reading, writing, and speaking for advanced language learners and routinely assessed proficiency in those areas Initiated new projects and curriculum as staff sponsor of the student freshman committee Long-term substitute teacher at Olathe Northwest High School Olathe, Kansas October April 2012 Maintained teacher expectations while creating, differentiating, and assessing student activities and projects Collaborated with vertical and horizontal teams to ensure consistency and appropriate challenge level Created and updated class website to increase student accountability and communicate with stakeholders Student teacher at Indian Woods Middle School in language arts and ESOL Overland Park, Kansas February May 2011 Implemented appropriately differentiated language lessons for students with diverse skills and strengths Supported development of effective writing and critical reading skills based on building and state standards Delivered content using a variety of media including interactive online texts and individualized reading tasks Student teacher at Olathe Northwest High School in language arts Olathe, Kansas August October 2010 Positively managed class environment with clear expectations and consistently engaging tasks Fostered college atmosphere in AP class with appropriately challenging tasks, support, and constructive feedback Emergency substitute teacher Eudora and DeSoto districts through Morgan Hunter placement agency August 2008 May 2010 Taught various grade levels and subject areas as needed, including special education and ESOL settings

Other relevant experience

Lead teacher for Leadership Education and Development Camp May August 2010, 2011, 2012 Johnson County Parks and Recreation District Facilitated activities aimed at strengthening leadership and problem-solving skills in middle school students Engaged in positive, responsible interactions with campers on personal, educational, and life-skills topics

Honors and awards

Recognition of Excellence for Praxis series licensure exams English language, literature, and composition content knowledge exam score: 200/200 Principles of learning and teaching exam score: 197/200 Certification in service learning National Merit Scholar