Dawana Whyte Hug
Rosamond, CA 93560
Cell: 727-***-****
Home: 661-***-****
ablosp@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Elementary Education; May 2005
Minor: Gender/Women's Studies
G.P.A. overall 3.47 G.P.A. in Psychology 3.3 G.P.A. in
Education 3.78
Vermont Elementary Licensure Florida Elementary
Licensure
Study Abroad: University of Pittsburgh, Semester At Sea, Fall 2003
Academic coursework and travel in Asia, Africa, South America, and
Cuba.
Honors:
Dean's List Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004
Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society 2005
Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society 2005
Saint Michael's College Scholarship 2001-2005
PROFESSIONAL Product Advisor, Rosamond, CA
November 2009-Present
EXPERIENCE ( Consult with Public Relations
representatives and Media Directors regarding products.
( Review books and consumer
products for various companies.
( Publish thorough written
reviews of products online on various websites.
Stay-At-Home Parent,
Rosamond, CA April 2009-Present
( Greatly demonstrated time
management skills while being wholly responsible for the care of a child,
dog and a
variety of household
tasks and errands.
( Assumed full
responsibility for household maintenance, demonstrating the ability to
prioritize and manage a wide
variety of projects.
( Responsible for
maintaining household budget, monthly food menu and bill payment.
Teacher, Shorecrest
Preparatory School, St. Petersburg, FL August
2007-April 2009 ( Assumed full responsibility for teaching and classroom
management in a self-contained second
grade classroom.
( Presented math concepts
of addition, subtraction, measurement, beginning multiplication, and
division
with the Everyday Math
program.
( Greatly integrated
technology as a supplement to Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
curriculum.
( Maintained home-school
communication via weekly newsletter and self- created classroom website.
( Conferred with 2nd grade
team members on developing resources and best practices for students.
( Collaborated annually
with colleagues to create 2nd grade budget.
( Member of committee to
select new Language Arts Curriculum.
( Member of Lower Division
Head Search Committee.
Teacher, St. Peter Claver School, Tampa, FL
August 2005-May 2007
Member of Catholic Volunteers in Florida (CVIF)
August 2005-May 2006
Full time paid faculty member
August 2006-May 2007
( Assumed full responsibility for teaching and classroom
management in a fifth grade classroom.
( Developed original units for teaching social studies
(Slavery), reading, and literature.
( Taught math concepts of division, multiplication, decimals,
and beginning geometry.
( Conferred with other teachers on teaching strategies and
developing resources.
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PRACTICA Student Teaching, Porter's Point School, Colchester, Vermont.
Fall, 2004
( Planned and taught Vermont Standards-based lessons
in all content areas in a self-contained
first grade classroom during a sixteen-week
internship.
( Developed original science unit on weather,
incorporating the multiple intelligences and using
numerous technologies including computer programs
and educational videos.
( Presented basic math concepts of addition,
subtraction, and measurement with the Everyday
Math program through direct and indirect instruction
using manipulatives and workbooks.
( Taught spelling using the school's spelling
program, SWR-spell-it, write-it, read-it.
( Taught reading through beginner books, phonics,
and chapter books.
( Worked with cooperating teacher and learning
specialists to monitor students with an I.E.P. and
modified teaching lessons for students with special
needs.
SKILLS ( Computer experience: MS Word,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer/Mozilla Firefox
( Strong writing, typing, and organizational skills
( Effective leader and strong team
player
LEADERSHIP Volunteer, CASA, Saint Petersburg, FL
May-August 2006
EXPERIENCE ( Served as an aide to the Certified Youth Advocates.
( Prepared food, served, and fed children.
( Supervised play activities and recreation, both in and
out of the residential locations
and supervised study time.
( Created and maintained an environment that is conducive
to children's optimum growth
and development.
Diversity Coalition, Saint Michael's College
Fall 2004-Spring 2005
( Served as co-president for 1 academic year.
( Oversaw about 20 club members in monthly meetings.
( Activities were planned and carried out in order to
increase awareness and appreciation for
people of different religions, genders, cultures,
and sexual orientation.
Captain, Saint Michael's College
Cheerleading Squad.
2004-2005
(Team member 2001-2005
Tour Guide, Office of Admission, Saint Michael's College, Academic
Years 2004-2005
Resident Assistant, Office of Residence Life, Saint Michael's College
Fall 2002-Spring 2003
( Supervised 22 first-year female students in a residence hall.
( Planned and implemented social and educational programs to meet the
developmental needs of students.
( Enforced college policies on alcohol and drug use.
( Worked closely with residents to establish and maintain a safe and
supportive living environment.
( Acted as a liaison between students and administration.
References available upon request