Dee Dee Wilcox
Modesto,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator specializing in social-emotional learning and assessment strategies, with a successful track record at Modesto City Schools and San Joaquin County Office of Education. Proven ability to engage diverse learners and collaborate with multiple agencies to foster student success. Achievements include significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement through tailored lesson adaptations. Passionate about leveraging innovative teaching methods to further elevate educational outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative Education Teacher
San Joaquin County Office of Education
08.2017 - Current
- Currently teaching in the Come Back Kids program, helping adults get their diplomas.
- Previously taught high school Independent Studies, Juvenile Hall, Daily, and Distance Learning programs with SJCOE.
- Instruct students in all core classes needed to graduate, while adapting lessons for individual student needs.
- Incorporate PBIS, mindful practices, and restorative circles into lessons.
- Coordinate student needs and progress between multiple agencies: special education teacher, probation staff, counselors, administration, and parents.
- Hands-on labs, direct instruction, interactive notebooks, visual aids, group work, and digital technology.
Life Science Teacher
Modesto City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught Life Science using Next Generation Science Standards.
- Created lesson plans using a variety of techniques to reach all learning types: direct instruction, visual representations, hands-on labs, AVID strategies, interactive notebooks, and more.
- Modified and adapted lessons in order to meet the needs of ELL and special education students.
- Managed classroom environment to create a safe and productive learning space.
Instructional Paraprofessional SDC and Emotionally Disturbed Programs
Modesto City Schools
05.2001 - 08.2016
- Pushed into mainstream classes to assist with assignments, emotional needs, social and behavior issues.
- I ran small group instruction.
- Coordinated findings with multiple agencies.
Education
Supplementary Authorization in Introductory Mathematics Certificate -
UC Riverside
03.2022
CLAD -
UC San Diego
03.2020
INDUCTION -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
03.2019
IMPACT Single Subject Biology -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
03.2018
B.A. Geography Emphasis in Physical And Environmental Geography And Geospatial Technologies -
CSU Stanislaus
03.2016
Timeline
Alternative Education Teacher
San Joaquin County Office of Education
08.2017 - Current
Life Science Teacher
Modesto City Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Instructional Paraprofessional SDC and Emotionally Disturbed Programs
Modesto City Schools
05.2001 - 08.2016
Supplementary Authorization in Introductory Mathematics Certificate -
UC Riverside
CLAD -
UC San Diego
INDUCTION -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
IMPACT Single Subject Biology -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
B.A. Geography Emphasis in Physical And Environmental Geography And Geospatial Technologies -
CSU Stanislaus
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