​ CHANEL DAWSON

contact me | ​chanel.dawson@lausd.net

OBJECTIVE

I am a dedicated, motivated, and energetic individual seeking employment in a K-12

classroom. I aspire to utilize my experience, knowledge, and skills to create a safe, balanced,
and interactive learning environment for young scholars to learn and grow. I am a team player
with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Trained in conflict resolution, behavior management, classroom management and

self-development. Experienced in organizing, planning, time management, creative instruction
, dealing with ambiguity, directing others, ethical decision making, and respecting diverse
values.

EXPERIENCE

Special Education Teacher Assistant, LAUSD 08/201 - Present

● Generated and incorporated learning strategies for students with learning disabilities
● Taught students to improve desired behaviors by creating behavior plans that utilize
● Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and
implementing individualized education plans for students.
● Assessed students' abilities based on the results of state/district assessments and used data
to track students' academic progress.

Special Education Teacher Assistant, LAUSD 08/2015 - 2018

● Assist in performing specific duties assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve

and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives in the classroom setting.
● Assist with behavior modifications and accommodations to ensure healthy instructional
time.
● Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and School
Board Policies.
 EDUCATION

LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE — 2016

Associates of Arts. Social and Behavioral Studies GPA- 3.0

Associates of Arts. English Literature GPA- 3.0

ASHFORD UNIVERSITY — 2018

Bachelors of Arts. Liberal Studies, Summa Cum Laude GPA- 3.95

REFERENCES

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