Dawn Infurna-Bean
PO Box 364 , Coloma, CA 95613
dawn@rivervilla.com
(503) 295-1286
| Objective | Language Arts Teacher |
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Credentials
Certificates |
California State - Single Subject; English; CLAD
Vermont State - Single Subject; English |
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Professional
Experience |
Spring View Middle School, Rocklin, CA
Language Arts, Social Science Grade: Seventh 2000-Present Responsibilities: Using California Content Standards in designing instruction. Differentiating the curriculum to meet a diverse population's academic needs. Working with special education, Title I and ESL colleagues to modify and make accommodations. Integrating social science and language arts (2002 - 2003). Chairing the Language Arts Department (2001-present). Representing the faculty on Site Council. Implementing the initial stages of the Homework Improvement Program and tutoring students each day in HIP (2003). Serving on a District Office committee to implement a homework policy for grades seven through twelve (2003). Attending workshops and conferences. |
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Marina Village School, El Dorado Hills, CA
Language Arts, Social Studies, Drama and Journalism Teacher Grades: Seventh and Eighth 1998-2000 Responsibilities: Planed instruction and evaluated. Designed lessons to incorporate curriculum expectations using a variety of instructional methods. Integrated social studies and language arts (Core). Chaired Core Department. Organized a school-wide spelling bee and oral interpretation contest. Organized and published a school newspaper. Represented the faculty on the Parent Teacher Council. Organized an eighth grade trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR. Attended workshops and conferences. |
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School, San Mateo, CA
Language Arts Teacher Grades: Fifth and Sixth 1996-1998 Responsibilities: Planned instruction and evaluation. Designed lessons to incorporate curriculum expectations using a variety of instructional methods. Designed and implemented interdisciplinary units. Organized and supervised sixth grade outdoor educational programs. Supervised sixth grade homeroom. Coached cross country. Organized and published a literary magazine. Created and published a monthly middle school newsletter. Attended workshops and conferences. Participated on several committees: Long Range Planning, Middle School, May Day, Electives and Recognition Program. |
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St. Pius Elementary School, Redwood City, CA
Language Arts Teacher and Religion Teacher Grades: Sixth, Seventh and Eighth 1992-1995 Responsibilities: Planned for instruction and evaluation of students in groups of thirty-five. Designed lessons to incorporate curriculum expectations. Used a variety of instructional methods. Organized and supervised a one week sixth grade outdoor educational program. Coached middle school track. Organized and published a literary magazine. Planned Masses and prayer services. Assisted a committee which raised funds for the school. Assisted committees in planning special events for the students and school. Assigned effective discipline. |
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| Education |
California State University Hayward, Hayward, CA
Master's of Science in Education - Curriculum Development; May 1998 CLAD(Crosscultural Language and Development) Certificate; 2002 |
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Trinity College of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education; December 1990 Concentration: Secondary (7-12) Minor: English Trinity College of Vermont, Burlington, VT Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications; December 1990 Concentration: Writing, Publishing, and Public Relations |
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| Interests | Running, whitewater kayaking, skiing, hiking, reading, traveling, adventure racing |