Julia Dickey
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Early childhood educator with experience leading K-3 classrooms and supporting neurodiverse learners through lesson planning, behavior guidance, and one-on-one instruction. Brings strong parent communication, student observation, and classroom routines that support academic growth, independence, and social-emotional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RISE Autism Program Aide
Clarksville Christian School
Clarksville, Tennessee
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported student routines and classroom transitions throughout the school day.
- Monitored student behavior and redirected attention during instruction.
- Provided one-on-one guidance with assignments, reading, and classroom tasks.
- Provided training, support and guidance to new aides on how to effectively provide one-on-one aide services.
- Encouraged independence through positive reinforcement of self-care activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement techniques to enhance student behavior during class. with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
- Observed changes in client's condition or behavior and reported any concerns to supervisor or health care provider immediately.
- Prepared learning materials and adapted activities for individual instruction.
- Assisted in developing behavioral plans for challenging behaviors exhibited by some clients.
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-3)
Clarksville Center For Dyslexia and Learning Diff.
Clarksville, Tennessee
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Created lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom behavior using clear expectations.
- Checked student progress through tests and observations.
- Communicated student needs to parents and school staff to foster collaborative support.
- Coordinated activities that enhanced physical, mental, and social development for all students.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Conducted student background reviews to identify learning deficiencies and strengths, tailoring lessons to meet individual needs.
- Overcame challenges while working with a highly diverse student population to support their learning needs. of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
10.2016 - 07.2023
- Promoted early literacy development by integrating phonics activities into daily routines.
- Established clear behavior expectations to enhance student focus during instructional time.
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Fostered social-emotional skills by demonstrating empathy and self-regulation techniques in class. in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and set actionable goals.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, translating new knowledge into practical classroom applications.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Church Volunteer
Spring Creek Baptist Church
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, ensuring welcoming and positive experiences for attendees.
- Coordinated resources, spaces, and schedules for special events like Vacation Bible School, enhancing event organization and participation.
- Prepared meals for church members and guests for funerals or special events.
- Provided support to congregation members during service meetings, fostering community engagement and connection.
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Bush Insurance Agents and Brks
07.2002 - 08.2004
- Educated customers on policy features, benefits, and options, allowing them to make informed decisions about their coverage.
- Streamlined policy renewal processes to boost efficiency and increase client retention.
- Proposed innovative ideas during team meetings that enhanced agency performance.
Education
Diploma -
Glencliff High School
Nashville, TN05-2002
Skills
- Special education
- Early childhood education
- Curriculum Planning
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Special Needs Support
- Learner support strategies
- Student assessment
- Activity planning
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Clear communication
- Relationship management
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
RISE Autism Program Aide
Clarksville Christian School
09.2024 - 05.2025
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-3)
Clarksville Center For Dyslexia and Learning Diff.
08.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
10.2016 - 07.2023
Church Volunteer
Spring Creek Baptist Church
08.2010 - 11.2013
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent
Bush Insurance Agents and Brks
07.2002 - 08.2004
Diploma -
Glencliff High School