Dakota Novak

Provided full-time instruction for high school students in Personal Financial Responsibility.

• Planned and delivered daily lessons aligned with course goals and student learning needs.
• Managed classroom routines, expectations, and behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Supported student understanding through discussion, guided practice, and clear instructional delivery.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback on classwork and assignments.
• Collaborated with staff to ensure continuity of instruction and student support.
• Earned certification in Investing and Advanced Investing through NGPF to strengthen finance instruction.

• Delivered engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
• Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum implementation and classroom activities.

• Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Provided classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assisted in implementing educational activities aligned with curriculum standards.
• Collaborated with teachers to support student engagement and academic success.

Assisted in teaching World History in a supported classroom environment.

• Supported lesson planning, classroom instruction, and student engagement in daily learning activities.
• Worked with students in whole-group, small-group, and individual settings.
• Helped maintain classroom procedures and behavior expectations.
• Collaborated with the mentor teacher on instructional strategies and classroom support.
• Gained experience in assessment, feedback, and differentiated instruction.

Supported the daily operations of the school media center and assisted students and staff.

• Helped maintain an organized, welcoming, and efficient media center environment.
• Assisted students and staff with technology, resources, and media center needs.
• Supported circulation, organization, and day-to-day operational tasks.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.