Dawn Deming, M. Ed.
Offering eighteen years of Achievement in Developing Productive Student-Focused
Environments to Maximize Learning Experiences
Dedicated, resourceful education professional with proven ability to create and monitor policies and practices that
promote a safe learning environment; ensure a school culture that encourages innovative and continuous
improvements; develop an environment that inspires open communication with colleagues, students, and the
community; and mentor educators in their creation and implementation of class instruction and student assessments.
Detailed educational knowledge and core skills includes: Student-Centered Instruction| Program Development|
Parental and Community Involvement| Individual Education Plans| Attendance and Grade Reports| Curriculum
Development and Implementation| Extracurricular Involvement| Training and Professional Development| Budgeting
and Collaborative Team-Building| Classroom Management
Administrative and Leadership Experience
2014-2015
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Gained practical experience in applying administrative skills, techniques, and research-based pedagogy and
data analysis
Participated with the district leaders and administration to provide ongoing monitoring and assessment of
the quality and effectiveness of district goals
Utilized appropriate technologies and systems for communication and collaboration
Trained in Shared Decision Making to serve as a liaison to present issues and represent feedback to district
and staff members
Facilitated the presentation of pertinent material and the training of skills required for participation in large
and small group meetings.
Responsible for the creation and oversight of numerous steering committees and improved methods for
communication, student documentation, accounting, fundraising, and online presentations
Co-sponsored Allies in Diversity, a Gay Straight Alliance: recognized for excellence with the Allies in
Action Award by the Out Boulder organization, 2013 and the Healthy Community Award by Boulder
County Public Health, 2013
2013-2014
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Principal Intern, Manhattan Middle School, Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
ACT/SAT Tutor for Study Point Inc., Boulder, CO
Delivered consistent and reliable academic and test preparation skills in a personalized 1 to 1 tutoring
format for students striving to increase their scores on the ACT and SAT.
Responsible for regular documentation, records, and communication with the organization, parents, and
students
2012-Current Middle and High School Teacher, Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
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Recipient of National Scholastic Art and Writing Award
Department Team Leader
Student Teacher Mentor
Facilitator of Professional Learning Opportunities
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Committee Member for: TIES ((Tools of Inquiry for Equitable Schools), Learning Materials Adoption
Committee, District Health Safety Committee, District Art Mission Statement Committee, Differentiated
Instruction & Curriculum and the Response to Intervention (RtI) Team.
Developed site based decision making team to sponsor a custom-designed 6 day student field trip to New
York City
Co-Sponsor of Allies (LGBTQ program)
Collaborative community partnership with EcoArts, CROCs, National Center for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR), and local businesses
2004-2012
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High School Art and Social Studies Teacher, West End Public Schools, Nucla, CO
Recipient of three Board Commendations and two Teacher of the Year awards
Creator of an Anti-Bullying Program for West End Public School District
Sponsor of Student Council, Yearbook, Softball, and Art Club
Department Team Leader for History and Art
Committee Member for Student Improvement and Safety committee, Curriculum Committee, and the
Response to Intervention (RtI) Team
Secured interactive learning experience with the Colorado Court of Appeals
2000-2004 Talented & Gifted Coordinator and Elementary Teacher, Mescalero Apache Schools,
Mescalero, NM
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Teacher of the Year recipient
Department Head and Student Teacher Mentor
Extracurricular Advisor for the Academic Enrichment Program
Resource to the School Advisory Council and district’s Continuous Improvement Plan
Education and Certifications
State of Colorado Principal License- School Principal K-12, 2015-2018
State of Colorado Teacher Certificate- K-12 Art Education, 2004-2019
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX - Principal Certification Program
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO- M.Ed. in Education and Human Resources
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH- B.S. in Art Education
References
Available upon request