CARMEN DIXON
South Bend,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
South Bend Community School Corporation
South Bend, IN
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Staff Advocate/Court Appointed Special Advocate
St. Joseph County CASA Program
South Bend, IN
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials and other individuals to help better understand children's needs.
- Researched children's case to become familiarized with his or her background by carefully reviewing available documents.
- Assessed over 50 children for abuse and neglect and reported findings to court.
- Observed strict security measures to keep all case information confidential.
- Reported finding to court by submitting formal repots to judge at every scheduled hearing/review and ensured representation of children's best interest.
Executive Director
El Campito Child Development Center
South Bend, IN
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations and services to maintain and improve program.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Maintained current and accurate records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Family and Community Specialist
Elkhart & St. Joseph Counties Head Start
South Bend, IN
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Took active role in family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to question and concerns.
- Enrolled families and oriented them to services provided through program.
- Increased or assisted in 65% linkage and referral to appropriate community resources for families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Business administration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Program management
- Detailed Oriented
- Time management
- Oral and written communication
- Team Collaborates Relationship building
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2021 - 08.2023
Staff Advocate/Court Appointed Special Advocate
St. Joseph County CASA Program
01.2020 - 08.2021
Executive Director
El Campito Child Development Center
02.2018 - 07.2019
Family and Community Specialist
Elkhart & St. Joseph Counties Head Start
12.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Bethel College