Dianna Baxter

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
• Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
• Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
• Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
• Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
• Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
• Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
• Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
• Secured sponsorships for team events and equipment upgrades, enhancing the overall quality of the sports program.
• Mentored assistant coaches to develop their leadership skills and improve their understanding of coaching strategies.
• Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
• Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
• Organized fundraising efforts to help offset costs associated with travel expenses or tournament fees, enabling more participation opportunities for athletes.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for players, setting clear expectations for continued improvement throughout the season.
• Coordinated community outreach initiatives involving team members in various volunteer events or charity functions.
• Played an active role in the recruitment process, identifying and attracting talented athletes to join the program.
• Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
• Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
• Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
• Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
• Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.
• Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
• Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
• Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
• Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

I have been an Assistant Coach for Dumas’ Gymnastics program on and off since 1996. Once I graduated from college and became a teacher, I was moved up to Head Coach. I have taught little kids’ gymnastics from ages 4-18 since 1989.

I was hired to be on campus as a full time substitute teacher, as well as, working in the office and with special education students. My last name at this time was Fish.

I was called in whenever there was an absent teacher to take over the classroom. There were a couple of times I filled in during the absence of a teacher due to maternal leave.

I was in charge of a 2 year old classroom.