Dawna M. Kilgore
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Spring 2009 - Present
Master of Arts in Education, Concentration: Special Education
(Anticipated December 2011)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2003 - April 2004
Internship Year and Graduate Level Teacher Education Coursework
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2003
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science (Minor: Chemistry)
Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI
May 2001
Associate in Science
Spring 2009 - Present
Master of Arts in Education, Concentration: Special Education
(Anticipated December 2011)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2003 - April 2004
Internship Year and Graduate Level Teacher Education Coursework
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2003
Bachelor of Science, Biological Science (Minor: Chemistry)
Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI
May 2001
Associate in Science
Certification
Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate
Endorsements: Science (DX) and Chemistry (DC)
Endorsements: Science (DX) and Chemistry (DC)
Experience
Holt Junior High School, Holt, MI
August 2005 - Present
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
August 2005 - Present
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating units in life, physical, and earth sciences
- Executing, analyzing, and adjusting classroom management strategies
- Motivating students through enthusiastic teaching and creative lessons using varied manipulatives, technologies, and materials
- Presenting materials to students using multiple techniques to reach all types of learners
- Encouraging student participation by creating a supportive and caring learning environment
- Communicating praise, growth, and concerns with parents
- Conducting parent-teacher conferences
- Maintaining written and computerized student records of attendance and grades
- Using technology to enhance instruction and student learning
Professional Development
- PROM/SE (Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education) Associate, Michigan State University
- Project ACCEL (Accelerating Expository Literacy) participant, Michigan State University
Professional Affiliations
- Michigan Science Teachers Association