Dawn Gardner
4 Old Spring Court
Cockeysville, Maryland, 21030
410-428-1348
dawnmarshallgardner@gmail.com
Education
Towson University, Towson, Maryland Master of Science in Human Resource Development, Educational Leadership Track with Adm. I License Certificate, Dec. 2002
Towson State University, Towson, Maryland Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology, Jan. 1991
Certifications
Administrator I (2002) & Administrator II (2003) National Board-Certified Teacher, 1998, 2007, & 2018 Advanced Professional Certificate in Elementary Education (expires 2019)
Experience
Harford County Public Schools, Instructional Facilitator, August 2006-July 2012,
July 2014-present
- coordinated monthly regional professional development conferences for teachers, paraprofessionals and inclusion helpers in all disciplinary areas based on the common school improvement goals
- coordinated regional on-line book studies
- collaborated with curriculum supervisors to develop and present county-wide professional development for teachers and staff Pre-K through grade 12 in all disciplinary areas which incorporated UDL principles and addressed the needs of a diverse learner
- planned and presented a wide array of school-based professional development topics based on the framework of the Maryland Teacher Professional Development/Learning Forward Standards
- monitored and evaluated professional development and used data to plan future professional development at the school, regional and system level.
- collaborated and facilitated distance learning platforms
- planned and presented with school based instructional leadership teams’ professional development to address school improvement goals
- used social media to reinforce high leverage strategies for regional schools
- participated and monitored Professional Learning Communities
- provided feedback to teachers on their PDPs and SLOs
- participated in the development and monitoring of school improvement plan initiatives
- monitored ESSA subgroups by reviewing school data in order to track student learning
- coordinated new teacher model classrooms
- supported personnel with technology training
- observed and evaluated all personnel with teaching certificate
- developed and monitored teacher assistance plans
- assisted with interviewing and hiring of school personnel
- provided specific feedback to teachers on the improvement of the collection and use of data to drive instructional planning
- revised and communicated the vision and mission of individual schools and HCPS system with faculty, staff, community members and members of the school board.
- owner and developer for multiple schools and Instructional Facilitator’s SharePoint/ It’s Learning sites
Harford County Public Schools, Principal, July 2012-July 2014
Dublin Elementary
- provided leadership in day to day operations
- facilitated the managing of the collection, expenditures and accounting of school funds and maintained a balanced budget
- coordinated school fundraisers to supplement new playground budget
- developed a positive school-community partnership to assist in carrying out school initiatives
- fostered a school environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all
- established an open communication with teachers, staff, students, families and community members
- lead and participated in Professional Learning Communities
- assumed the responsibility of hiring, assigning and supervising of school staff
- observed, evaluated and obtained high level of performance for all employees
- monitored SLOs and PDP goals of certificated staff
- used data driven decision making with staff in order to improve student achievement
- provided direction for increasing student achievement through the school improvement process
- worked with school system to develop and implement school goals that were aligned with the school system's master plan
- served in the role as the instructional leader to ensure all students receive high quality instruction
- coordinated state testing
- collected and analyzed school data to assess progress of school improvement plan
- revised and communicated the vision and mission to all stakeholders
- served as the school’s IEP and SST chair
- monitored case managers to ensure accurate submission of monthly MA billing
Baltimore County Public Schools, Assistant Principal, July 2004-July 2005
Hebbville Elementary
- assisted the principal in communicating vision, mission and goals to stakeholders
- assisted in supervising the instructional program of the school
- assisted in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all school personnel
- assisted in creating a productive work climate by gaining the cooperation of staff and students
- organized and monitored state and standardized testing
- served as a liaison in coordinating support services
- supported the staff and teachers with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Student Support Team (SST) Process
- assisted the principal with the responsibility of budget in a Title One School
- monitored case managers to ensure accurate submission of monthly MA billing
- assisted the principal in the UMBC SUPERSTEM intern project to train future teachers
Baltimore County Public Schools, Mentor Teacher, June 1998-June 2004
Edgemere Elementary, Dogwood Elementary, Hebbville Elementary
- conducted professional development for all professional staff
- provided non-evaluative feedback on job performance
- worked with both administration and teachers to improve student learning
- facilitated student support services team
- collected and analyzed school data and developed progress reports
- purchased school supplies and monitored projects based on school’s goals and initiatives
- used e-learning community platform to share ideas of school improvement with other mentors
Baltimore County Public Schools, Library Media Specialist, August 1996-June 1998
Owings Mills Elementary Towson University Professional Development School
- responsible for instruction of library skills
- purchased and managed budget for all library materials
- maintained, cataloged and automated library materials
- facilitated and installed school network
- designed school web page to facilitate communication with school community
Baltimore County Public Schools, Classroom Teacher, September 1991-June 1996
Norwood Elementary, Hillendale Elementary, Owings Mills Elementary Towson University Professional Development School
- responsible for daily classroom instruction for grades 3 and 5
- implemented BCPS curriculum in alignment with State Standards
- fostered positive relationships with students, faculty and parents
- used assessment data to drive instruction
- worked cooperatively with administration and grade level team to increase student achievement
Presentations/Speaking Engagements
- HCPD, Leadership Conference for Teachers, Motivation, 2018
- HCPS, Learning Conference for Teachers, Assessment and Math Instruction, 2016
- HCPS, Learning Conference for Teachers , Upside Down Teaching, 2015
- HCPS, Learning Conference for Teachers, Anchor Charts, 2015-2016
- HCPS Regional Conferences, Office 365, 2015-2017
- HCPS, New Teacher Evening Conference on Data Collection and Differentiation, 2015
- HCPS, Learning Conference for Teachers on Classroom Management, 2014
- HCPS, Learning Conference for Paraprofessionals on Writing Support for Students with IEPs, 2014
- Towson University, Guest Lecturer on Assessment Process, Spring 2011
- HCPS, New Teacher Pre-School Induction Workshops, 2007-2011, 2014, 2015,2016, 2017, & 2018
- HCPS, New Teacher After School Professional Development, 2006-2011, 2014
- HCPS, County-wide Integrated Language Arts Training, 2009-2010
- HCPS, County-wide Content Literacy Training, 2008-2009
- HCPS, Regional Professional Development Training, 2006-2008, 2015-2019
- HCPS, Roye-Williams Elementary, Parent Workshop on Improving Reading Skills, 2007
- MSDE, National Board Facilitator at Towson University for new candidates, monthly 2002
- BCPS/Casenex, On-line Graduate instructor for Multiculturalism, Fall 2002
- Villa Julie College, Guest Lecturer on motivational reading strategies, Fall 2002
- BCPS, Office of School Improvement, New Teacher Induction on Data and Assessment, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- MSTA Convention, Ocean City, Maryland, National Board Certification, October 1999
- BCPS, Office of Information Technology, New Teacher Induction on Telecommunications Policies and Procedures, Summer 1998, 1999
- Maryland General Assembly, Education Activist for House Bill 9, April 1999
- Johns Hopkins University, Guest Lecturer on National Boards, March 1999
- Professional Development School Conference in Louisville, KY, Professional Development Schools, Spring 1995
Video Productions
- HCPS, videos for Superintendent visits, 2012-2017
- HCPS, Parent new enVision Math overview video, 2016
- HCPS, Bounce Page App video, Math Office, 2016
- HCPS, Superflex program video, Office of Special Education, 2015
- HCPS, Inclement Weather Video, Office of Communication, Winter 2012
- HCPS, Superintendent’s Budget Address, posted on HCPS website, Fall 2011
- HCPS, Superintendent’s Welcome Back Message, posted on HCPS website, August 2011
- HCPS, Teacher of the Year, shared at the Teacher of the Year Banquet, Spring 2011, 2012
- HCPS, Benchmark Assessment Directions and Background Video, distributed for training use in all elementary schools for use prior to first assessment, Summer 2010
- HCPS, Model teachers demonstrating implementation of Comprehension Strategy Instruction Block, used at County-wide Word Work Training Grades 1-3, 2010
- HCPS, video production of ceremony celebrating life of Superintendent Haas, 2009
- HCPS, Model teachers demonstrating implementation of Word Work Block, used at County-wide Word Work Training Grades 1-3, 2009
- HCPS, Work Wall Words, distributed for training used County-wide in all elementary schools prior to beginning of school, Summer 2009
- HCPS, Model teachers demonstrating how to effectively collect data to drive instruction, used at regional schools, 2008
- HCPS, Model special area teachers demonstrating how to effectively manage behavior and organization, New Teacher Induction Professional Development, 2008
- HCPS, Model classroom teachers demonstrating how to effectively manage behavior and organization, used with teachers on assistance plans, 2007
- HCPS, Model teachers demonstrating how to conduct an effective SSR conference, used at various elementary schools, 2007
State, County and Higher Institute Committee Experience
- HCPS, Principal’s Advisory Committee for Mathematics, 2016-2017
- HCPS, TEOS Committee, Observation and Evaluation Management System, 2015-2017
- HCPS, Instructional Facilitator Committee, 2015-2016
- MSDE, Common Core ILA Toolkit Writing Work Group, Fall 2011 - Winter 2012
- MAESP, Conference Committee, 2011-2012
- MSDE, Common Core Framework Review Team, Spring and Summer 2011
- HCPS, Web 2.0 Committee, 2010
- HCPS, Middle States Certification Committee for Edgewood Feeder Schools, 2007-2008
- MSDE, Portfolio Review Team to review Baltimore City Portfolios, 2000
- MSDE, Expert Review Panel on MSPAP Scoring Validity Study, November 1999
- MSDE, Reading Professional Audit Committee, Auditor of Higher Education, 1999
- MSDE, Reading Professional Development, Course Writer for Materials Reading Course, 1998-1999
Honors and Distinctions
- National Board certification and re-certification, received 1998, 2008, 2018
- Governor Glendenning, Honored by, January 2001
- Towson University, Outstanding Alumni Award, May 1999
- BCPS Board of Education, Recognition Award, February 1999
- MSDE Board of Education, Honored by, December 1998
- Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, Excellence in Education award, 1997
Featured News Articles
- Harford County Public School’s Newspaper, December 2007
- Maryland State Department of Education Maryland Classroom, May 1999
- MSTA Action Line, January 1999
- Dundalk Eagle, December 1998
- Baltimore Sun, 1998
Grant Experience
- Assisted the principal with overseeing the DoDEA grant for RWES 2011
- Chesapeake Bay Grant award winner 1995
Technology Expertise
- Productivity software: Office 365, SharePoint/It’s Learning (user/developer/owner experience), ActivInspire, etc.
- Data management tools: Performance Matters, Maryland Online IEP, Scholastic Reading Inventory, Survey Monkey, etc.
- On-line intervention programs: First in Math, Dreambox, ReadAbout, etc.
- Video Production software: Camtasia Studio, Pinnacle Studio 12, Power Director, Final Cut
- Web 2.0 Tools: KidsBlog, WikiSpaces, Padlet, Class Flow, etc.
- Various equipment: Dell tablets/IPads, digital movie cameras, LCD projectors, Promethean Boards, Activotes, Document Cameras
