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Dawn B. Whitten
University of Houston
442 Farish Hall
(713)743-8869
dwhitten@uh.edu

Education:

PhD Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Teacher Education Expected May, 2018
University of Houston, Houston Texas

MEd Educational Leadership & Policy Studies December 2011

University of Texas Arlington, Arlington, Texas

MS Educational Administration August 2005

Student Affairs Administration & Higher Education
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

BBA Human Resource Management & Marketing June 1998

Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Georgia

Certifications

Texas Teaching Certificates:

4-8 Generalist, with extensive experience in Math and Science
8-12 Life Sciences
Texas Principal Certificate

Certified CLASS Observer Upper Elementary

Professional Experience:

Manager Consistency Management and Cooperative Discipline August 2015 - Present

University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Coordinate the work of 9 full-and part-time coaches to implement CMCD at a treatment
group of 14 elementary schools as part of an IES grant
Coordinate coaching, workshops, and general program implementation at contract
schools
Established schedule of weekly meetings with coaches, and lead meetings to coordinate
training and disseminate information
Analyze data from a variety of sources to ensure program quality remains high and locate
areas for improvement
Design materials to be used by coaches to encourage implementation of CMCD strategies
Deliver workshops and individual coaching at IES grant and contract schools
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Project Manager CMCD January 2014 August 2015

University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Design workshops utilizing research based CMCD practices including workshop
structure, handout design, and other visual aids
Design tangible program materials such as planners for teachers
Work with coaches to develop a plan for struggling campuses or teachers
Present workshops and provide individual coaching to approximately 130 teachers at 8
schools
Coordinate implementation of CMCD services at three non-IES grant schools
Give feedback and provide information for grant proposals and other documents

Research Assistant - Consistency Management and Cooperative Discipline Summer 2013

University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Worked with a team to conduct research for writing an updated edition of faculty
textbook
Reorganized book layout and proofread documents as needed

Teacher Langham Creek High School August 2012 January 2014

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston, Texas
Taught on-level, upper level, and honors biology, as well as forensic science
Served as assistant coach for varsity and junior varsity swimming and water polo
Provided specialized services for special education and ESL students
Functioned as iXplore liaison for biology team
Worked as member of campus wide technology committee to provide training for staff
and recommendations for future the direction of technology on campus
Recommended campus-wide improvements based on analysis of school data as member
of CPOC committee
Presented at Teacher Leadership Academy

Teacher, Houston Museum of Natural Science Summer 2011, 2012, & 2013
Xploration Camps
Served as instructor for weekly camps
Supervised teaching assistant and teen volunteers

Teacher, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Summer 2008, 2009 & 2010
Summer School
Taught math make up credit and student success initiative courses
Team leader for math team
Quantum learning facilitator

Teacher Kahla Middle School January 2008 August 2012

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston, Texas
Taught 7th grade Science and 8th Grade Math
Sponsored Student Council and Superintendents Student Leadership Council
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Chaperoned students on Exxon Mobile Women and Girls in Engineering & Mars Rover
Field Trips
Served as a committee member to select DAR student of the year
Advised student committee to put together first talent show at Kahla Middle School
Served as teacher for Saturday school program
Served on Red Ribbon Week Committee
Volunteered to work in school store during lunch
Served on College Go Get it Week Committee
Monitored after-school and Saturday detention for students
Worked at after-school athletic events selling tickets and keeping the clock or book

Accelerated Math Improvement Program Tutor, Kahla Middle School 11/2007 01/2008
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston, Texas
Used data to determine students to be pulled for math and science enrichment
Planned schedule for student tutoring
Planned and executed targeted lessons with students
Provided students teachers with reports on progress

Substitute Teacher 8/2007 11/2007

Cypress-Fairbanks & Katy Independent School Districts
Served as a guest teacher at assigned locations each day
Served duty such as lunch room, bus, or hall duty as assigned

Student Leadership Development Coordinator, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2006 - 2007
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Secured upwards of $75,000 in corporate support from companies such as Halliburton,
Shell Oil Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Supervised front desk operations, including 4 student workers and 1 Graduate Assistant
Provided advising and support for 24 student organizations
Planned development and implementation of a comprehensive Student Leadership
Development program targeted toward graduate and undergraduate business students
Created and oversaw day-to-day operations of Halliburton Leadership Resource Center
Participated in corporate relations on behalf of the student organizations
Provided career advice to students on a walk-in basis
Provided support for Career Development events

Academic Advisor I, Management, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2005 2006

University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Advised students concerning degree plan requirements and university policy; provided
referrals to other resources
Worked as part of a team providing informational events on topics such as choosing a
major
Processed degree plan requests and graduation applications
Served on various internal teams to complete tasks and improve program quality
Recruitment and pre-admission advising of potential students
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Hall Director, Department of Residence Life 2002 2004

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Managed total operation of a residence hall including maintenance and disciplinary
concerns
Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated up to 18 student staff members
Advised Residence Hall Council, National Residence Hall Honorary, Residence Hall
Judicial Board, and ERASE (a peer diversity education group)
Taught Resident Advisor preparation course
Adjudicated university conduct cases involving residence life students
Advised students on a variety of academic and personal issues
Participated in a duty rotation providing 24-hour response to emergency situations
Worked with team of Resident Advisors & Hall Council members to build hall
community
Completed weekly, monthly, and yearly budget reports
Served on Resident Advisor training committee

Succeeding in College Instructor, Center for Academic Enhancement, Fall 2001

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Taught one section of the learning frame work class CAEN 101: Succeeding in College
Created lesson plans and activities for each topic
Prepared and presented material related to each designated topic
Designed tests and assignments to measure students understanding of material
Maintained office hours for students to come in if needed

Gig Em Week: Aggielands Week of Welcome, Office of New Student Programs Spring 2001
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Coordinated schedule and programs for Gig Em Week
Created donation structure for sponsors
Coordinated all marketing efforts for Gig Em Week committee
Supervised and advised students working on Gig Em Week project

Coaching Assistant, Center for Athletic Academic Services 2000 - 2002

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Advised students concerning classes so as to maintain progress toward graduation as well
as remain NCAA and Big XII eligible
Developed and implemented life skills programming within CHAMPS Life Skills
Program
Held individual and team meetings with student athletes to discuss issues such as time
management, alcohol use, eligibility, or other issues
Supervised 15 attendance checkers and created daily attendance reports for coaching staff
Assisted planning and implementation of New Student Athlete Orientation
Met with prospective students and parents to give information concerning eligibility
requirements as well as discuss services provided by the office
Analyzed and evaluated transcripts for current and potential students
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Coordinated content and created layout and design for Student Athlete Hand Book and
Planner
Served as secondary advisor to Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Presentations

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (February 15, 2014). Using technology to bridge relationships in
the classroom. Region IV Science Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (February 15, 2014). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the
differentiated classroom. Region IV Science Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (February 15, 2014). Flipped out: Web 2.0 tools for the flipped
classroom. Region IV Science Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (January 25, 2014). Using technology to bridge relationships in
the classroom. Region IV Math Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (January 25, 2014). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the
differentiated classroom. Region IV Math Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (January 25, 2014). Flipped out: Web 2.0 tools for the flipped
classroom. Region IV Math Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (October 19, 2013). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the
differentiated classroom. Technology & curriculum Conference of Aldine. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (October 19, 2013). Flipped out: Web 2.0 tools for the flipped
classroom. classroom. Technology & curriculum Conference of Aldine. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (November 9, 2013). Flipped out: Web 2.0 tools for the flipped
classroom. Council for the Advancement of Science Teaching Annual Conference.
Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (December 18, 2012). Organization and portfolio tools for the classroom. Linked
in Langham. Langham Creek High School. Houston, TX

Whitten, D.B. (December 4, 2012). Tools to teach vocabulary. Linked in Langham. Langham
Creek High School. Houston, TX

Whitten, D.B. (November 27, 2012). Making videos for use in the classroom. Linked in
Langham. Langham Creek High School. Houston, TX

Whitten, D.B. (November 13, 2012). Standards based grading in the mastery learning
classroom. Kahla Middle School Teacher Staff Development. Houston, TX.
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Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (November 10, 2012). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the
differentiated classroom. Council for the Advancement of Science Teaching Annual
Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (November 6, 2012). Manipulating videos. Linked in Langham. Langham Creek
High School. Houston, TX

Whitten, D.B. (October 16, 2012). Manipulating pictures. Linked in Langham. Langham Creek
High School. Houston, TX

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (October 10, 2012). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the
differentiated classroom. Technology & curriculum Conference of Aldine. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (August 15, 2012). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the
differentiated classroom. Langham Creek High School Campus Time Equivalency Day.
Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. & Patterson, M (August 14, 2012). Leading your tribe utilizing strengths. Cypress
Fairbanks ISD Teacher Leadership Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (July 11, 2012). Top 20 web 2.0 applications for the differentiated
classroom. Region IV Access to the General Curriculum Conference. Houston, TX.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (March 25, 2012). Integrating 21st century technology into the
differentiated instruction classroom. ASCD National Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Williams, R. & Whitten, D.B. (March 25, 2012). Integrating 21st century technology into the
differentiated instruction classroom. Region IV Science Teachers Conference. Houston,
TX.

Whitten, D.B. (February, 2012). Using diigo and symbaloo to enhance teaching. Kahla middle
school tech Tuesdays. Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (August 2011). Effective team planning. Kahla middle school teacher in-service.
Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (2007). Strengths and leadership. University of Houston Jesse Jones Scholars.
Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (2006) Student development theory in academic advising. University of Houston
Academic Advisor Certification Program. Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (2006). Your strengths and academic success. University of Houston Jesse Jones
Scholars. Houston. TX.

Whitten, D.B. (2005). Oh the places you will go. University of Houston Jesse Jones Scholars.
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Houston, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (August 2003). Getting involved with judicial board. Texas A&M University
Resident Advisor Training. College Station, TX.

Whitten, D.B. (August 2002). Getting involved with judicial board. Texas A&M University
Resident Advisor Training. College Station, TX.

Whitten, D. B. (August 2000). Time management for student athletes. Texas A&M University
New Student Athlete Orientation. College Station, TX

Bartsch, M. & Whitten, D.B. (October 1995). Free your mind. National Orientation Directors
Conference. Seattle, WA.

Bartsch, M. & Whitten, D.B. (1996). Free your mind. Southeastern Regional Orientation
Workshop.

Bartsch, M. & Whitten, D.B. (1995). Free your mind. Southeastern Regional Orientation
Workshop.

Bartsch, M. & Whitten, D.B. (January 1995). Free your mind. Georgia Housing Officers
Conference.

Bartsch, M. & Whitten, D.B. (January 1995). Free your mind. Georgia Resident Assistant
Saturday Seminar.

Honors and Awards

Selected to attend the Sally Ride Middle School Science Teachers Institute 2012
Selected as a facilitator for Teacher Leadership Academy, CFISD 2012
Nominated as Campus Spotlight Teacher 2011-2012
Houston Zoo, Teacher Advisory Committee 2010-2011
Selected as Cluster Facilitator for LeaderShape Institute Summer 2007
Finalist, SWACUHO New Professional of the Year Spring 2003
Hall Director of the Month, Texas A&M University October 2002
Presidents Wall of Honor, Inaugural Winner, Georgia Southwestern State Univ. Spring 1998

Professional Development

ASCD PreConference, Houston, TX 2016

CLASS rater Training 2014
Region IV Science Teachers Conference 2013
Region IV Science Teachers Conference 2013
Council for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Houston, TX 2013
Council for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Corpus Christi, TX 2012
Region 4 Access to the General Curriculum Conference 2012
ASCD National Conference, Philadelphia, PA 2012
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Region IV Science Teachers Conference 2012

Teacher Leadership Academy 2011
Rigor, Relevance & Relationships Conference, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 2011
Differentiated Instruction cluster 2010-2012
National Leadership Symposium 2006
University of Houston Academic Advisor Certification 2006
StrengthsQuest Facilitator Training 2006
Texas A&M Assessment Conference 2005
Association of Student Judicial Affairs, Conference Attendee and Volunteer 2003, 2004
Southwestern Association of Campus University Housing Officers 2003
National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics 2001
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators 2001
First Year Experience, National Conference Attendee 2000
American College Personnel Association, Conference Attendee and Volunteer 1999
National Orientation Directors Associations Conference 1995, 1996, 1997
Southeastern Regional Orientation Workshop, Attendee and Presenter 1994, 1995, 1996

Community Service

Leadership Tomball ISD 2015-2016

Team Mentor & Fundraiser Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2014-2015

Memberships
University of Houston C&I Graduate Student Organization
ASCD
Council for Advancement of Science Teaching