Dawn Souter

Experience

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  Fulton and Gwinnett County Schools

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1997

  Classroom Teacher

  Additional experience includes 8 years as classroom educator in both Gwinnett and Fulton County School districts. Taught math, science and language arts to elementary and middle school students in culturally and economically diverse settings. Upon earning Gifted Certification, specialized in programs addressing the needs of high-achieving learners. Specific areas of expertise include classroom management, motivation, development and performance assessment. Tailored curriculum to students with varied learning styles, strengths, abilities, and challenges. Show less

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  Forsyth County Schools (Georgia)

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2012

  Assistant Principal & Curriculum Coordinator

  ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, PINEY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2009-2012Led instruction and built safe learning environment for staff and students. Implemented research-based assessments, curricula, and instructional practices. Engaged teachers, staff, and parents to support learning while removing barriers to success. Observed classroom instruction, analyzed and interpreted data and delivered evidence-based, actionable feedback. Held members accountable for delivering measurable standards of achievement. Participated in staff recruitment and selection. Advanced district policies, procedures, transformative change initiatives, and academic excellence. Created master schedule to maximize resources including time, personnel, and student services. CURRICULUM COORDINATOR, 1997-2009Led efforts to implement comprehensive mathematics and science instructional programs for K-12 and initiated ground-breaking implementation of standards-based reform. Developed policies and procedures; managed resources including materials, equipment, and learning contracts and budgets. Oversight of academic program implementation based with emphasis on differentiation and classroom-wide executive function support. Orchestrated professional learning conferences, courses, seminars, workshops, and events; contracted services when required. Known for empowering teacher leaders. Show less

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  Georgia Department of Education

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  Program/Project Manager

  Manage program delivery of $9M federal grant with three core objectives: development of formative item bank (FIB) used by educators to identify gaps in concept mastery, creation of formative assessment benchmarks (G-FABs) for administrators to measure performance, and coordinate statewide formative assessment professional learning programs (Georgia FIP) to prepare teachers and students for new generation testing and career-readiness. Act as clearinghouse for project information, communication, and documentation. Provide monthly progress reports to United States Department of Education. Manage resources in compliance with grant specifications and measure progress against benchmarks. Show less

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  Georgia Gwinnett College

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2020

  Assistant Professor of Curriculum (Retired)

  Teach courses in curriculum, instruction and assessment to undergraduate special education and early childhood majors.