Demetrius Dixon
Special Education Teacher
Hope,Arkansas
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
14
14
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Texarkana Arkansas School District
Texarkana, AR
01.2022 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed 7 students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
Hope, AR
07.2003 - 05.2017
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 36 children through entire school day.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Hope, AR 08.1993 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR 08.1998 - 05.2011
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
undefinedTimeline
Special Education Teacher
Texarkana Arkansas School District
01.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
Little Angels Child Care Center
07.2003 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Henderson State University
08.1998 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
08.1993 - 05.2011
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