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Christine Dixon

Inclusive Pre-K 4s Teacher
Hagerstown,MD

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Inclusive Pre-K 4s Teacher

Frederick County Publiic Schools
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.

4 YEAR OLD EXTENDED PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Middletown United Methodist Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated those objectives to children.
  • Promoted student curiosity and skills development with games and activities related to class concepts.
  • Evaluated student progress to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate new concepts.
  • Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social and emotional growth.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

The Cosmetic and Skin Surgery Center
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated office workflow to maximize productivity and labor resources.
  • Collaborated with department leads and senior management to coordinate operations and drive improvements.
  • Trained employees in job-specific tasks and evaluated continuing education needs to improve team performance.
  • Efficiently scheduled patients appointments for a high volume practice.

3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

John Wesley Day Nursery
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

4 YEAR OLDS PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Kuwae Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Attend professional meetings and teachers trainings to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Plan and implement lesson plans based on the school curriculum.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and the administration to develop, evaluate and revise the program.
  • Provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problem-solving.

PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PRESCHOOL TEACHER

John Wesley Day Nursery School
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw management, budget, funding, salaries, and monthly expenditures ensuring optimal operation of a not-for-profit nursery school.
  • Develop and present lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social and academic growth in a fun and organized environment.
  • Track individual student progress and maintain open lines of communication with each parent providing regular progress reports.
  • Designed and circulated monthly newsletters to promote family involvement with the school community.
  • Recruited and trained parent volunteers for varied events.

FIRST GRADE TEACHER

Modern Knowledge School
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Provided a culturally diverse, nurturing environment for the English education of non-English speaking resident children of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • Achieved a dramatic increase in the overall standardized testing scores two years running.
  • Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate new concepts.

Education

Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Towson University
Towson, MD
12.2000

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Learning assessments
  • Special education

Timeline

Inclusive Pre-K 4s Teacher

Frederick County Publiic Schools
07.2022 - Current

4 YEAR OLD EXTENDED PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Middletown United Methodist Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2022

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

The Cosmetic and Skin Surgery Center
07.2018 - 08.2021

3 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

John Wesley Day Nursery
08.2016 - 04.2018

4 YEAR OLDS PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Kuwae Preschool
08.2015 - 06.2016

PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PRESCHOOL TEACHER

John Wesley Day Nursery School
01.2012 - 01.2014

FIRST GRADE TEACHER

Modern Knowledge School
01.2001 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Towson University

Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix

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