Dawn Reitz

Accomplished teacher who is successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Expert in choosing curriculum to meet the needs of students.

Course Developer and Instructor - SMARTER BY 1 DEGREE

(2024-01)

• Designed and developed engaging, standards-aligned courses and instructional materials for high school students
• Provided individualized academic support and guidance to help students successfully navigate coursework
• Researched and evaluated supplemental educational resources to enhance curriculum, strengthen student learning, and address diverse learning needs
• Taught an online Algebra 1 course, providing instruction, academic support, assessment, and feedback in a virtual learning environment
• Developed college-level dual credit assessments and examinations to evaluate student mastery and support college-level credit opportunities

HOMESCHOOL DIRECTOR - LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

(2021-07)

• Serves as a leader of a homeschool program serving Kindergarten through 12th grade
• Works collaboratively with parents and students to counsel, inspire, and direct their educational needs
• Use comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional design to meet individual needs of students
• Collect and review students documents each trimester to maintain continual educational growth

HOMESCHOOL TEACHER - Self-Employed

(2009-08)

• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Integrated computer based self-learning
• Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels
• Graded homework, quizzes, classwork, and exams to report on progress of student achievements
• Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students
• Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school to satisfy legal guidelines

TEACHER - Unknown

(2007-08 - 2008-06)

• Taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
• Directed afterschool tutoring serving k-6 elementary school students
• Met with administrators and team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods for accreditation requirements
• Coordinated Spelling Bee events
• Assessed and evaluated new students for enrollment
• Met with administrators and team members to choose curriculum and assessment methods

TEACHER - Unknown

(1997-08 - 2004-06)

• Taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
• Directed afterschool tutoring serving k-6 elementary school students
• Met with administrators and team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods for accreditation requirements
• Coordinated Spelling Bee events
• Assessed and evaluated new students for enrollment
• Met with administrators and team members to choose curriculum and assessment methods

MASTERS IN EDUCATION - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION - CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY (2007)

BACHELOR OF ARTS - LIBERAL STUDIES - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON (1996)