Dawn Witt
Special Education Teacher at NODAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL- Claim this Profile
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Andy C.
I have had the extreme pleasure of knowing Dawn as my employee and friend at Cockle Legal Briefs. Dawn has a keen and inquisitive mind, and she actively pursues the knowledge that will help her continually improve her work. She gave our clients an unparalleled level of professional service during her time as a typesetter in our firm. Dawn is fearless when presented with a new challenge, and she understands that her achievements are tied to the success of her employers and co-workers. I would strongly recommend Dawn for anyone looking to build a team dedicated to excellence.
Angie Hance
When I think of what Dawn could bring to an organization, I think of three things: relationships, knowledge and skills, and a love of learning. Dawn has worked hard the past several years to develop positive working relationships not only with the new staff that she supervises, but with new school administrative and teacher staff and parents. Dawn has a tremendous knowledge base in the area of special education, Instructional Decision Making, Co-Teaching, and Child Find, among other things. She has worked very closely with AEA and LEA staff to inform and move forward these processes. Her knowledge of special education processes and procedures has allowed her to be successful in resolving questions and informal disputes with districts and parents. Finally, Dawn has a passion for learning. She has furthered her learning with additional endorsements and certifications, attended numerous trainings offered by private and public institutions/agencies, and spearheaded a book studies with various groups within the agency.
Andy C.
I have had the extreme pleasure of knowing Dawn as my employee and friend at Cockle Legal Briefs. Dawn has a keen and inquisitive mind, and she actively pursues the knowledge that will help her continually improve her work. She gave our clients an unparalleled level of professional service during her time as a typesetter in our firm. Dawn is fearless when presented with a new challenge, and she understands that her achievements are tied to the success of her employers and co-workers. I would strongly recommend Dawn for anyone looking to build a team dedicated to excellence.
Angie Hance
When I think of what Dawn could bring to an organization, I think of three things: relationships, knowledge and skills, and a love of learning. Dawn has worked hard the past several years to develop positive working relationships not only with the new staff that she supervises, but with new school administrative and teacher staff and parents. Dawn has a tremendous knowledge base in the area of special education, Instructional Decision Making, Co-Teaching, and Child Find, among other things. She has worked very closely with AEA and LEA staff to inform and move forward these processes. Her knowledge of special education processes and procedures has allowed her to be successful in resolving questions and informal disputes with districts and parents. Finally, Dawn has a passion for learning. She has furthered her learning with additional endorsements and certifications, attended numerous trainings offered by private and public institutions/agencies, and spearheaded a book studies with various groups within the agency.
Andy C.
I have had the extreme pleasure of knowing Dawn as my employee and friend at Cockle Legal Briefs. Dawn has a keen and inquisitive mind, and she actively pursues the knowledge that will help her continually improve her work. She gave our clients an unparalleled level of professional service during her time as a typesetter in our firm. Dawn is fearless when presented with a new challenge, and she understands that her achievements are tied to the success of her employers and co-workers. I would strongly recommend Dawn for anyone looking to build a team dedicated to excellence.
Angie Hance
When I think of what Dawn could bring to an organization, I think of three things: relationships, knowledge and skills, and a love of learning. Dawn has worked hard the past several years to develop positive working relationships not only with the new staff that she supervises, but with new school administrative and teacher staff and parents. Dawn has a tremendous knowledge base in the area of special education, Instructional Decision Making, Co-Teaching, and Child Find, among other things. She has worked very closely with AEA and LEA staff to inform and move forward these processes. Her knowledge of special education processes and procedures has allowed her to be successful in resolving questions and informal disputes with districts and parents. Finally, Dawn has a passion for learning. She has furthered her learning with additional endorsements and certifications, attended numerous trainings offered by private and public institutions/agencies, and spearheaded a book studies with various groups within the agency.
Andy C.
I have had the extreme pleasure of knowing Dawn as my employee and friend at Cockle Legal Briefs. Dawn has a keen and inquisitive mind, and she actively pursues the knowledge that will help her continually improve her work. She gave our clients an unparalleled level of professional service during her time as a typesetter in our firm. Dawn is fearless when presented with a new challenge, and she understands that her achievements are tied to the success of her employers and co-workers. I would strongly recommend Dawn for anyone looking to build a team dedicated to excellence.
Angie Hance
When I think of what Dawn could bring to an organization, I think of three things: relationships, knowledge and skills, and a love of learning. Dawn has worked hard the past several years to develop positive working relationships not only with the new staff that she supervises, but with new school administrative and teacher staff and parents. Dawn has a tremendous knowledge base in the area of special education, Instructional Decision Making, Co-Teaching, and Child Find, among other things. She has worked very closely with AEA and LEA staff to inform and move forward these processes. Her knowledge of special education processes and procedures has allowed her to be successful in resolving questions and informal disputes with districts and parents. Finally, Dawn has a passion for learning. She has furthered her learning with additional endorsements and certifications, attended numerous trainings offered by private and public institutions/agencies, and spearheaded a book studies with various groups within the agency.
Experience
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NODAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Present
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Morningside University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Asst. Academic Coordinator and Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2017 - Present
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Adjunct Instructor
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Jan 2005 - Present
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Green Hills AEA
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Green Hills AEA Regional Administrator assigned to the Creston Regional Office
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
Our agency works with students, parents, and school staff to provide a quality education for each and every student within our agency. We provide professional development, school improvement services, and special education support. Though most of our services occur in the school setting, our Early Access program serves children B-3 years and their families in the home setting. As the Creston Regional Administrator, I currently supervise 1 school improvement consultant, 1 literacy consultant, 2 math consultants, 1 science consultants, 2 speech language pathologists and 3 associates, 5 special education representatives (school psychologists, special education consultants, or school social workers), 1 Early Childhood Special Education Consultant, 2 Early Childhood Specialists (birth to age 3), 2 Early Access Service Coordinators, 1 audiologist, 2 audiometrists, and a regional secretary. In addition to supervising my staff, I am also the supervisor assigned to Child Find, RTI, Student Events, Mentoring and Induction, and Mathematics. Show less
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Regional Administrator
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2010
I supervise thirteen certified employees and two classified employees. We work with six school districts in rural southwest Iowa. Some of my employees provide direct service to students, such speech language therapy or occupational therapy. Other staff members work with teachers and principals to ensure that special education rules are being followed, students are receiving appropriate services, teachers are receiving professional development that will enhance student learning, as well as model appropriate teaching strategies for teachers. In addition to supervising staff, I am the supervisor responsible for the following teams: General Education Interventions, Instructional Decision Making, Reading, Science, and Co-Teaching. Show less
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Omaha Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Education Supervisor and Resource Teacher
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Aug 1997 - Jun 2005
Spec. Ed. Resource Teacher: Aug. 1997- Dec. 2001 •Traditional spec. ed. duties in both co-teaching and pull out settings Lead Teacher: 2000-Dec. 2001 •Conducted observations •Staff payroll •Bus supervision •Referrals & suspensions and entering data into SASI •Facilitated conversations with parents and teachers •Completed annual order for entire school •Filled in as the administrator in the principal's absence •Conducted staff meetings •Listened to student concerns and assisted where possible •Worked with DHS, County Sheriff Deputies, and Omaha Police Officers •Completed schedule (specials) for entire school •Maintained my teaching position at the same time Spec. Ed. Supervisor: Dec. 2001-June 2005 •Conducted observations •Assisted tchrs. and admins. in dev. appr. plans for students •Took tchrs. to visit master tchrs., model appropriate teaching strategies, and team teach with tchrs. •Participated as a member of the math team •Maintained the MH Mild Self-Cont. budget and class lists •Worked with teachers on creating content standards and obtaining appr. materials for the MH Mild Self-Cont. classrooms •Gathered and disaggregated data, including: test scores, length of time in program, last academic testing, etc. to assist in making creating a plan for the MH Mild Self-Cont. program •Provided prof. dev. •Transition committee member •Behavior Consultation Team leader •Updated the special education section of the textbook catalog •Reviewed annual orders submitted by special education teachers in the schools served •Created agendas and minutes for program meetings Show less
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Typesetter
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1990 - 2005
Typed law briefs, proof read, answered phones, made deliveries, organized pamphlets, produced layouts for news letters, collated and stitched law briefs, and other miscellaneous things. Typed law briefs, proof read, answered phones, made deliveries, organized pamphlets, produced layouts for news letters, collated and stitched law briefs, and other miscellaneous things.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student
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1992 - 2000
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Student
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1992 - 2000
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Education
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1991 - 2011
University of Nebraska at Omaha
MS (x2) & BS; wrkng. on EdD, Education: Elem. Educ., Spec. Ed., and Beh. Disorders, Ed. Ad. (K-12) - wrkng on EdD -
1984 - 1987
Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson
High School Diploma, College Prep
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