Alexis Dickey
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced educator seeks secondary education position in the Humanities field (Social Sciences and/or Language Arts).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts and Social Studies 8th Grade Teacher
Northwest Guilford Middle School
Oak Ridge, NC
10.2018 - Current
- Researched and created lessons based off North Carolina state standards using variety of educational approaches
- Built strong rapport with students, families and colleagues in short period of time
- Held quarterly, student-led family conferences
- Facilitated and supported first student equity committee
- Reviewed aggregated data and based corrective instruction decisions from that data
- Met in weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) s to discuss best practices in testing, teaching, and modifying curriculum
High School and Middle School Social Science Teacher
Great River School
St. Paul, MN
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed and taught five separate courses of academic preps for the 4 year span of teaching same student group—World History, Civics, Economics, History of the Americas and Introduction to Psychology
- Built strong academic and personal bonds with students as their teacher in 7th/8th grade and then the following two years as their 9th/10th grade teacher
- Learned and practiced Montessori beliefs of education such as individual responsibility and head, hand, heart mode of teaching
- Designed, built and implemented numerous Montessori learning materials such as hands-on manipulative maps, flash cards, and learning boards for the adolescent Social Studies classroom
- Ran Marketing Occupation for 7th/8th grades which focused on real life skills of research, marketing, purchasing and selling goods for school store and café
English as a Second Language Teacher
Spring Lake Park High School
Spring Lake Park, MN
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Achieved 99% student passing rate of Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) Grad Reading and Writing Tests
- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) trained with high focus on language objectives alongside content objectives in all content areas
- Participated in 1-to-1 technology initiative which resulted in teaching and learning through I-pads
- Created language rich lessons with a high focus on academic language using Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Worked collaboratively with Social Studies and Language Arts departments to modify tests for best language acquisition
- Collaborated in Positive Learning Communities (PLC’s) to disaggregate test data and create differentiated lessons
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
US History and Psychology Teacher
Del Valle ISD (DVHS And Ojeda JH)
Austin, TX
07.2003 - 05.2011
- Achieved 100% student passing rate of both general, special education and English Language Learning (ELL) populations on state-mandated tests—Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) & End of Course
- Initiated alternative motivational and disciplinary actions to ensure student success in a low socio-economic, high at-risk, mostly ELL) Title 1 District
- Worked closely with other departments to create multi-disciplinary lessons
- Created collaborative learning experiences focusing on problem-based learning
- Differentiated instruction for ELL, Gifted and Talented (G/T), Special Education and 504 population
- Designed unique and individualized discipline approaches within classroom to reach highest level of success
- Maintained highest grade level TAKS scores since school opened
- Implemented annual “Minorities in Professions” Career day based on Equity and Framework of Poverty Professional Development
- Led numerous professional development sessions on positive rapport within the classroom
- Taught Reading and Math Remediation summer schools
- Sponsored Student Council and orchestrated service learning projects, community building and team building events and officer elections
Interrim Assistant Principal
Del Valle ISD (Ojeda Junior High)
Austin, TX
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Implemented positive behavioral management system that supported Tiers 1-3 of interventions
- Planned and led monthly pod meetings with each grade level team
- Initiated academic reward system in school
Social Studies Department Chair
Del Valle ISD (Ojeda Junior High)
Austin, TX
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Led department in achieving Exemplary Record for 8th grade State-Mandated Test (TAKS) four years in a row
- Developed 7th and 8th grade curriculum
- Analyzed TAKS data for tutoring, small grouping, and Saturday Academies purposes
- Researched professional development opportunities that fit best with grade-level content
- Monitored and coached teacher performance through action plans and by maintaining a professional and supportive environment where teachers and students could achieve success
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXBachelor of Arts - Education And Political Science
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN2002
Skills
- Skilled in curriculum writing, positive classroom rapport and behavior management
- Multi-task efficacy
- Leadership experience and success
- Extremely organized
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Conflict resolution and Restitution trained
- Collaborative Learning trained
- Adolescent Montessori Certified
- Sheltered Language Instruction trained
- 1 to 1 technology practice
Accomplishments
- Highest Scoring Teacher of State-Mandated Test Scores in District 2004-2011
- Teacher of the Year Nominee 2006-2007, 2009-2011
- Favorite 8th grade teacher (yearbook award chosen by students) 2005-2007
Certification
North Carolina Teaching Licenses
Social Studies (Grades 6-8)
Social Studies (Grades 9-12)
Language Arts (Grades 6-8)
English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
Minnesota Teaching Licenses
Social Studies-All (Grades 5-12)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
Texas Teaching Licenses
Social Studies Composite (Grades 6-12)
Generalist (Grades 4-8)
English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
References
Greta Martin
Assistant Principal, Northwest Guilford MS
marting@gcsnc.com, 336-605-3333
Matt McElrath
Dean of Students & IB History Teacher, Great River School
mmcelrath@greatriverschool.org, 651-305-2780
Melanie Tuve
Instructional Coach, Spring Lake Park High School
mtuve@district16.org, 612-226-9848
Timeline
English Language Arts and Social Studies 8th Grade Teacher
Northwest Guilford Middle School
10.2018 - Current
High School and Middle School Social Science Teacher
Great River School
05.2014 - 06.2018
English as a Second Language Teacher
Spring Lake Park High School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Interrim Assistant Principal
Del Valle ISD (Ojeda Junior High)
09.2008 - 08.2010
Social Studies Department Chair
Del Valle ISD (Ojeda Junior High)
08.2007 - 06.2010
US History and Psychology Teacher
Del Valle ISD (DVHS And Ojeda JH)
07.2003 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Political Science
Concordia University, St. Paul