Dawin D.

Whiten
dawinwhiten@gmail.com

SYNOPSIS
Self-motivated, and organized team player with diversified experience in teaching, athletics administration,
academic support coordination, and customer services. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication,
and multi-tasking skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and develop innovative solutions to challenges.
Earned a Master of Arts in Kinesiology in Sports Management, and seeking career opportunities in
education, athletics administration & student development with a focus on student academic advisement,
development, & collaboration with faculty, staff, & students to positively impact the campus culture at any
high school.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher (Long-term), Pasadena High SchoolPasadena, CA (November 2016Present)
Execute substitute teaching assignments, and demonstrate effective knowledge and understanding in
special education
Direct one-on-one and group interactions with students to assist with assignments ranging from
grades 9-12
Author student performance and behavior evaluations to teachers with regard to lessons taught

Academic Mentor, California State UniversityLong Beach, CA (August 2015May 2016)

Orchestrated weekly individual meetings with student athletes to provide guidance and best practices
for balancing academic and athletic responsibilities
Created custom student-athlete study schedules for completing assignments and preparation for
exams
Collaborated with faculty to help prepare athletes for high-priority tests, papers, and projects
Authored student-athlete academic performance reports outlining strengths, weaknesses, and
opportunities for improvement

Substitute Teacher, Lowell Joint School DistrictWhittier, CA (September 2015Present)

Execute substitute teaching assignments, and demonstrate effective knowledge and understanding in
various subjects
Direct one-on-one and group interactions with students to assist with assignments ranging from
grades K-8
Author student performance and behavior evaluations to teachers with regard to lessons taught

Substitute Teacher, Teachers On ReserveGlendale, CA (September 2014August 2015)

Executed substitute teaching assignments, and demonstrated effective knowledge and understanding
in various subjects
Directed one-on-one and group interactions with students to assist with assignments ranging from
grades K-12
Authored student performance and behavior evaluations to teachers with regard to lessons taught
Created back-up lesson plans and activities to facilitate student academic enhancement

Concierge, Rose Bowl StadiumPasadena, CA (July 2015Present)

Welcome guests and direct them to their designated areas
Resolve conflicts amongst premium clients, suite guests, and colleagues and field any stadium-related
inquiries
Succeeded as game-day liaison for guests, caterers, housekeeping, and stadium staff

P.L.A.Y. Coach, YMCANorthridge, CA (November 2013November 2014)

Created monthly lesson plans to ensure compliance with LAUSD physical education common core
standards
Supervised and encouraged student participation in enrichment programs, with a focus on building
necessary social skills and physical fitness improvement

Recreation Leader I & Support Services, City of Tustin Parks & Recreation. Tustin, CA (March
2009Feb 2010)
 Directed participants and volunteers in all recreation programs, activities/facilities
Documented feedback regarding recreation program development and activities

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Sport Management, California State University, Long Beach, CA (Feb 2014- July
2016)
Bachelor of Art in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management, California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo, CA (September 2004-June 2008)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

The C.F. Fitness March 2016-June

2016
Program Manager (Expansion program)

Boys and Girls Club of Garden Grove CA May 2015July 2015

Sports Department

Long Beach State Athletics Department February 2015April

2015
In-game Promotions

Formula E Grand Prix May 2015

Operations

Big West Conference Tournament March 2015

In-game Promotions

605 All-star Football Classic May 2015

Game Day Operations

Long Beach Veterans Hospital, Long Beach, CA September 2011

December 2011
Physical Therapy Assistant (inpatient/outpatient)

Special Olympics of Southern California, Orange County, CA November 2011

Youth Event Coordinator/Supervisor

Morro Bay State Park, Morro Bay, CA May 2008

Kids Rock Counselor/Staff

San Luis Obispo Special Olympics, San Luis Obispo, CA AprilJune, 2004
2008
Official/Coach