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Le Dawn
Stephenson
664 South Odell Avenue Marshall, Mo. 65340

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will make a difference in the lives of students in Missouri.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Masters Degree in Education
Expected Graduation Date: May 2017
Missouri Valley College - Marshall, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Educational Studies
Major: Psychology

Curriculum Studies
GPA: 3.30
Expected Graduation Date: December 2014
Focus: Early Childhood
GPA: 2.80/4.00
Focus: Adolescent Psychology

CLASSROOM FIELD EXPERIENCE

Educational Studies Internship
MVC Lab School, Marshall, MO
Fourth Grade Clinical Experience
Slater Elementary School, Slater, MO
Preschool Clinical Experience
Marshall Early Childhood Building, Marshall, MO
Clinical Experience
Northwest Elementary School, Marshall, MO
Behavioral Observation
Southeast Middle School, Marshall, MO
Reading Practicum
St. Peter Elementary School, Marshall, MO
Practicum Experience
Northwest Elementary School, Marshall, MO

Fall 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2013
Spring 2013
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011

EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE

Read for the Record
Motor Mania Volunteer
Library Literature Night (Dr. Seuss)
Reading Difficulties Tutor
Library Literature Night (Clifford)
Library Literature Night (Mother Goose)

Fall 2013
Spring 2013 & 2010
Spring 2013
Fall 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2012 & 2011

Multiple Schools in the Marshall School District

Parents as Teachers, Marshall, MO
Teacher Education Library, Marshall, MO
Northwest Elementary School, Marshall, MO
Teacher Education Library, Marshall, MO
Teacher Education Library, Marshall, MO

EDUCATION RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Special Education Teacher, Great Circle Tom Butter Field Campus
July 2016- Present
Managing IEPs
Managing the Goals and transitions of the students
Communicating the day to day activity and behaviors of the students
Creating an innovative curriculum for the students
Maintain normal classroom activity and Daily schedule
Maintain a atmosphere for learning
Developed and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and
gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning
Substitute Teacher, Slater, Sedalia and Marshall, Missouri School Districts
Maintain normal classroom activity and Daily schedule
Maintain a atmosphere for learning

September 2015- May 2016

Developed and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and
gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning

Interim Director, Missouri Valley College Early Childhood Preschool School, Marshall, MO
September 2014-May
2015
Maintain Professionalism and order to the entire Facility
Organizing Daily staff schedules
Organized, observed and monitored children's play and learning activities
Preparing menus and serving meals and refreshments to children and regulated rest periods
Maintained clean and orderly classrooms
Assistant Teacher, Powerhouse Ministries Summer Camp Marshall, MO
May 2009-Present
Performed essential duties in the classroom, often with little notice.
Developed and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and
gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning
Owned and Operated, Precious Care Childcare Center Kansas City, Ks. 66102
August 1991-May1999
Maintaining a safe environment governed by the State of Kansas Childcare Licensing Regulations
Maintain Student and Staff Records
Responsible for the day to day running of the program
Maintain Claims for State Food Program reimbursements
WORK EXPERIENCE
SFSP Director, Powerhouse Ministries Marshall, MO
Maintaining payables and Receivable records
Maintaining Nutritional values to meals served
Planning Menus based on the State Nutritional guidelines.
Submitting Reimbursement Claims to DHSS.mo.gov
LEADERSHIP
President, Women of Caliber
Wrote Bylaws
Organized the structure for the Organization
Organized the financial structure
Provided support to members
Vice President, Phenomenal Women
Winter 2015- Present
Documented chapter member attendance records
Providing Support to the President
Compiling evidence to support the grant needs of the organization
Helping write grants to support the organization
HONORS
National Honor Society
Deans List
Missouri SFSP Program of the Year
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Student Missouri State Teachers Association

October 2009-Present

Summer 2006- Fall 2008

Fall 2016
Fall 2009- Spring 2010
Summer May 2014

August 2010- December 2015

Official transcripts available upon request from the Missouri Valley Registrar Office.