
Dawn Straith
Master Elementary &
Middle School Educator
Enthusiastic, dedicated, goal-driven professional educator, leader, instructional coach and trainer with 17 years experience educating children and adults alike as well as 5 years of mortgage origination and sales experience who cultivates meaningful relationships with colleagues. Accommodating, flexible, punctual, organized, creative, and collaborative solutions-oriented problem-solver with a dedication to individuals’ and company growth. Passionate about high-quality and equitable education while celebrating diversity and supporting inclusion with a growth mindset.
EXPERIENCE
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Hillel Day School, Farmington Hills, MI — Educator
August 2006 - August 2022
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K-4 Math Intervention Specialist & PreK-Kindergarten Science Teacher
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1st & 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher - ELA, Social Studies, Math
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STEAM, MakerSpace, Innovation Hub Coordinator, Coach & Teacher
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Math Curriculum Coordinator, Coach, & Intervention Specialist
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Gifted & Talented Math Teacher: 1st - 6th Grades
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Gifted & Talented English Language Arts Teacher: 4th Grade
 
Mortgage Industry, Birmingham, MI
August 2000 - June 2005
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Northlawn Financial - Mortgage Origination
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United Guaranty - Sales of Mortgage Insurance
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Comprehensive Mortgage - Mortgage Origination
 
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor — Master of Arts
Graduated June 2006
Master of Arts with Teaching Certification, GPA 8.625/9.0, Chancellor’s List
University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI — Bachelors of Science
Graduated July 2002
Bachelor of Science in Business – Accounting, GPA 3.95/4.0, Summa Cum Laude
State of Michigan Professional Education
Expiration Date: 6/30/2024
Certificate #IF0000000300338 Elementary K-5 All Subj (K-8 Self CC), 6-8 Language Arts (BX), 6-8 Mathematics (EX)
SKILLS
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Coaching
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Curriculum Development
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Group & Individual Training
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Mortgage origination
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Growth Mindset
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Professional Development Training - Design & Delivery to Teachers
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Collaboration & Communication
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Interactive Learning
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Best Practices
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Assessment
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People Skills & Management
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Public Speaking
 
TECHNOLOGIES
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Google Apps, Canvas
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Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Meet
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Canva, Nearpod
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Screencastify
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Mac & PC, iOS & Android
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Coding & Virtual Reality
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3D Printing
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Makey Makey & Squishy Circuits
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Microsoft Apps
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SMART / Promethean Board
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Web design
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Everyday Math
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Responsive Classroom
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ALICE Training
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Intervention
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Flip(grid) Certified
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Seesaw Pioneer
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Screencastify Certified
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Growth Mindset
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Woodshop Safety
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Training & Coaching
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PBL21
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Workshop Training Model