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Dawn Dixon

Houston

Summary

Professional with strong background in estate management, adept at overseeing operations and ensuring property excellence. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving results. Skilled in vendor coordination, budgeting, and maintenance oversight. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, with focus on achieving high standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Houston ISD
Houston
08.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
  • Implemented effective behavioral management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities of students in the classroom.
  • Monitored student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and support to enhance academic performance.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student skills, needs, and successes in meeting educational goals.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families.
  • Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
  • Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

Special Education Teacher

Spring Branch ISD
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 06.2025

Teaching strategies to at-risk students in Special Education tailored to support learning and development in grades 6-12 in SBISD's District Alternative Education Program.

  • Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to refine instructional strategies and best practices in special education.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Worked closely with school administrators to address systemic issues contributing to problem behaviors within the school setting.
  • Established positive behavior reward system that motivated students and reinforced desired behaviors.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Instructed multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

Residential House Manager

Available Upon Request
Houston
03.2012 - 06.2013
  • Supervised daily operations and staff management for a 28,000 sq ft estate situated on 4 acres of property.
  • Coordinated maintenance requests, ensuring prompt completion of repairs and minimal disruption to the owners.
  • Created detailed reports regarding the residence's conditions, or incident occurrences.
  • Maintained four different calendars including: personal appointments, vendor appointments, social events, and staff schedules.
  • Organized and oversaw social activities and charity events for the family's foundation.
  • Maintained utmost discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information related to the family's personal lives or business matters.
  • Facilitated effective communication between family members residing on the property through bi-monthly meetings that addressed concerns or updates about ongoing projects.
  • Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and conducting regular safety inspections.
  • Collaborated with the owners regarding upgrades and renovations as needed.

Owner

The B.U.S. Sports Grill
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 02.2012
  • Developed and implemented menu offerings to enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales.
  • Trained staff on operational procedures, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency.
  • Managed inventory control processes to minimize waste and optimize costs.
  • Established promotional campaigns to drive customer engagement and boost revenue.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure optimal customer service and satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
03-1998

Skills

  • Building healthy relationships
  • Positive culture and climate
  • Safety
  • Budgeting
  • Schedule control
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • Data entry
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

The Junior League, Houston

Certification

Special Education K-12

CPR

Timeline

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Houston ISD
08.2025 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Spring Branch ISD
08.2012 - 06.2025

Residential House Manager

Available Upon Request
03.2012 - 06.2013

Owner

The B.U.S. Sports Grill
01.2001 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

William Carey University