Marcel Dawson Resume

Vironica M.S. Dawson, MAT 125 W. Tremont Ave., Unit 414, Charlotte, NC 28203 Mobile: (704) 280-5248 E-Mail: [email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly energetic and enthusiastic individual, specializing in Visual and Performing Arts. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills demonstrated by success in relationship building, creativity, and project management.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ReelWorks Studios (Charlotte, NC – February 2011-March 2011 Studio Teacher/PA: “Trinity Goodheart”  Work as a supervisor and tutor for young actors on film and TV sets.  Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth.  Registered with NC Film Commission.

Boston Collegiate Charter School (Boston, Massachusetts – October 2008-August 2010)

(09-10) 7th & 8th grade Student Support Teacher (PO Math, PI Reading/Writing/History) & 9th grade Art Teacher; Yearbook advisor; MS Coach (08-09) Maternity Substitute-6th grade Science, Oct-Feb.; 5-12 Floating Substitute, Feb-June; Summer Tutor

 Develop lesson plans and assessments that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade learning standards set forth in the charter; provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment.  Collaborate with other staff members to create meaningful community learning opportunities and community-based partnerships; perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal.

Skelly Insurance Agency, Inc. (Boston, Massachusetts – October 2007-October 2008) Quality Manager  Responsible for maintaining the quality and reliability of products and services.  Provided high-level administrative support by handling information requests, conducting research, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, and scheduling meetings.

Ardrey Kell High School (Charlotte, North Carolina – August 2006-June 2007) Library Media Assistant - Head Swim Team Coach - JV Softball Team Coach  Provided instructional and supervisory assistance to the library/media center and school.  Managed all phases of athletic program including individual student mentoring, workout planning and attending swim meets.  North Carolina High School Coaching Certified & member of Interscholastic Coaching Association.  Certified Standard First Aid, Child and Infant CPR, Workplace CPR/AED, Preventing Disease Transmission.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Age-Group coach for TEAM Charlotte Swimming (Charlotte, NC, 2004-2006)  Regional Sales Manager for Weddings Unveiled Magazine (Charlotte, NC, 2005-2006)  Traveling recruiter for Kings College (Charlotte, NC, 2002)  USS Yellow Jackets Assistant Coach / Co-Founder & Harris YMCA Head Coach (Charlotte, NC, 2001-2004)

EDUCATION

Massachusetts Initial License in Visual Art (5-12) #441263 (valid in 44 states, including NC) & SPED Waiver Emmanuel College (Boston, Massachusetts – May 2009) Master of Arts in Teaching, GPA 4.0 University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, California – May 2001) Bachelor of Arts – Art History (Department of Philosophy) *secondary focus: Performing Arts (additional resume upon request)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Seminar in Literacy: Response to Intervention (Boston University – 30 PD); Leadership II (Emmanuel College – 3 Credits); Educational Testing & Assessment (Emmanuel College – 3 Credits); MCAS Alt.; First-year Induction Program (BCCS) • Computer skills in all common office applications, Adobe PhotoShop, Horizon Media System, MMIS • Chi Omega sorority, MU chapter; Sisterhood Chair 2001; active New England Alumnae member; volunteer Boys & Girls Club