Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Justyce Dixon

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Passionate and skilled dance teacher with 4 years of experience in teaching a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Adept at designing engaging choreography, fostering a positive learning environment, and providing individualized instruction to students of all ages and skill levels. Dedicated to inspiring creativity, building technical proficiency, and promoting teamwork, while emphasizing injury prevention and physical conditioning. Eager to contribute to schools by cultivating a dynamic dance program that empowers students and nurtures their artistic growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academy & College Prep Dance Coach

IDEA Innovation
Baton Rouge , LA
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated and organized team rehearsals, ensuring that all dancers had ample time to learn and perfect their routines.
  • Provided individualized feedback and guidance to each dancer, helping them improve their skills and reach their full potential.
  • Choreographed engaging and innovative routines for the team's performances, taking into account the dancers' abilities and strengths.
  • Prepared the team for competitions and performances, focusing on stage presence, showmanship, and synchronized movements.
  • Collaborated with other dance professionals and industry experts to bring in guest instructors and choreographers for specialized workshops and masterclasses.
  • Fostered open communication with parents/guardians, providing updates on the team's progress, performance schedules, and any additional requirements.
  • Monitored the team's progress and assessed their growth over time, adjusting training methods and goals accordingly.
  • Successfully led the team to participate in their first dance competition, achieving positive results and receiving recognition for their efforts.
  • Encouraged a positive and healthy mindset among the dancers, promoting self-confidence, discipline, and a love for dance.
  • Acted as a mentor and role model for the team members, inspiring them to pursue their passion for dance and set ambitious goals.

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

IDEA Innovation
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide students with engaging and high-caliber instruction daily while ensuring their success on state testing.
  • Maintain a positive, safe, and organized learning environment!
  • Conduct morning, lunch, and afternoon duties, including bus duty, during assigned times.
  • Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including reports pertaining to student records, instruction, and behavior to be delivered to the school principal or designee.
  • Be available to students, families, and school staff after school hours.
  • Make appropriate parental/guardian contact.
  • Attend parent meetings and conferences, report card pick-up nights, and exhibitions.
  • Communicate and document communication with the parent/guardian of every assigned student in instances of disruptive behavior or where an assigned student’s academic performance is unacceptable.
  • Respond to all appropriate business communications (from parents, staff members, and students) within 24 hours.
  • Chaperone local and out-of-state field lessons.
  • Attend required school, faculty, and professional development meetings, and all grade-level events.
  • Participate in and satisfactorily complete professional development in areas specified by the school.
  • Satisfy the proficiency level in the use of computer applications as determined by the school’s principal.

4th & 5th Grade Team Lead

IDEA Innovation
Baton Rouge , LA
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead collaborative planning sessions to develop aligned, high-quality lessons that address diverse student needs and meet grade-level standards.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations to provide targeted feedback and coaching to team members, focusing on effective instructional strategies and data-driven practices.
  • Model exemplary teaching practices in the classroom to demonstrate best practices and support teacher development.
  • Analyze student data to identify areas of strength and need, and develop targeted interventions to address achievement gaps.
  • Facilitate open communication and collaboration among team members to share best practices, address challenges, and collectively improve student outcomes.
  • Lead professional development sessions focused on specific instructional strategies, assessment practices, and curriculum alignment.
  • Foster a positive and supportive team culture where teachers feel empowered to contribute and grow professionally.
  • Monitor student progress through regular assessments, analyze data to identify trends, and implement necessary adjustments to instruction.
  • Participate in school-wide data reviews to inform instructional decisions and goal setting.
  • Collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment with IDEA's core values and high expectations for student achievement.
  • Actively seek out opportunities to enhance own teaching practices through professional development activities and coaching.
  • Participate in the IDEA leadership development pipeline to build skills necessary for future leadership roles.

Social Studies Content Lead

IDEA Innovation
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead and conduct professional development sessions for Social Studies teachers in grades 3-8, focusing on effective curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and best practices.
  • Assist colleagues in navigating and effectively utilizing the Bayou Bridges Curriculum, providing guidance on curriculum content, structure, and instructional resources.
  • Develop high-quality exemplar lessons and teaching materials designed to deepen teachers’ understanding of social studies concepts and improve their ability to internalize and deliver content effectively.
  • Work closely with the Academic Program Instructor (API) to design and create student- and teacher-friendly pacing guides, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals and standards. Develop weekly assessments that support both formative and summative evaluation.
  • Provide ongoing instructional support to teachers by modeling lessons, offering feedback, and facilitating collaborative discussions to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement.
  • Participate in the continuous review and refinement of the Bayou Bridges Curriculum, ensuring it remains aligned with educational standards, addresses diverse learner needs, and promotes student success.
  • Act as a resource for fellow educators by offering guidance, mentorship, and professional insights on best practices in social studies instruction.
  • Analyze student performance data to assess the effectiveness of social studies curriculum and assessments, providing actionable feedback to teachers for improvement.
  • Support teachers in reflecting on their instructional practices and developing strategies for professional growth, creating a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Ensure smooth and effective implementation of new or revised social studies materials, providing support to teachers throughout the process.

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

IDEA Bridge
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Provide students with engaging and high-caliber instruction daily while ensuring their success on state testing.
  • Maintain a positive, safe, and organized learning environment!
  • Conduct morning, lunch, and afternoon duties, including bus duty, during assigned times.
  • Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including reports pertaining to student records, instruction, and behavior to be delivered to the school principal or designee.
  • Be available to students, families, and school staff after school hours.
  • Make appropriate parental/guardian contact.
  • Attend parent meetings and conferences, report card pick-up nights, and exhibitions.
  • Communicate and document communication with the parent/guardian of every assigned student in instances of disruptive behavior or where an assigned student’s academic performance is unacceptable.
  • Respond to all appropriate business communications (from parents, staff members, and students) within 24 hours.
  • Chaperone local and out-of-state field lessons.
  • Attend required school, faculty, and professional development meetings, and all grade-level events.
  • Participate in and satisfactorily complete professional development in areas specified by the school.
  • Satisfy the proficiency level in the use of computer applications as determined by the school’s principal.

Academy Dance Coach

IDEA Bridge
Baton Rouge , LA
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Established and developed a first-time dance team consisting of aspiring dancers with little to no prior experience.
  • Designed a comprehensive training program for the team, including dance technique, choreography, and performance skills.
  • Conducted regular practice sessions to improve the dancers' technical abilities, coordination, and flexibility.
  • Created a supportive and inclusive team environment, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among the dancers.
  • Introduced and taught various dance styles, ensuring a well-rounded dance education for the team members.
  • Coordinated and organized team rehearsals, ensuring that all dancers had ample time to learn and perfect their routines.
  • Provided individualized feedback and guidance to each dancer, helping them improve their skills and reach their full potential.
  • Choreographed engaging and innovative routines for the team's performances, taking into account the dancers' abilities and strengths.
  • Prepared the team for competitions and performances, focusing on stage presence, showmanship, and synchronized movements.
  • Collaborated with other dance professionals and industry experts to bring in guest instructors and choreographers for specialized workshops and masterclasses.
  • Fostered open communication with parents/guardians, providing updates on the team's progress, performance schedules, and any additional requirements.
  • Monitored the team's progress and assessed their growth over time, adjusting training methods and goals accordingly.
  • Successfully led the team to participate in their first dance competition, achieving positive results and receiving recognition for their efforts.
  • Encouraged a positive and healthy mindset among the dancers, promoting self-confidence, discipline, and a love for dance.
  • Acted as a mentor and role model for the team members, inspiring them to pursue their passion for dance and set ambitious goals.

Program Instructor

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge , LA
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Oversees Club Members after-school with homework and extra-curricular activities.
  • Implement quality programs, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Boys & Girls Club Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve program effectiveness based on participation and achievement of stated goals and recommend modifications to improve program performance.

Americorps Member

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assist Program Instructors with Club members after-school with homework and extra-curricular activities.
  • Implement quality programs, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Boys & Girls Club Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve program effectiveness based on participation and achievement of stated goals and recommend modifications to improve program performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2021

Skills

  • Technical Dance Knowledge
  • Choreography and Routine Design
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Leadership and Motivation
  • Physical Conditioning and Injury Prevention
  • Performance Coaching
  • Communication and Feedback
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
  • Business and Administrative Skills

Certification

  • Louisiana Teaching Certification Completion - Pending (LDOE Application Case # 00328559)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Social Studies - Passing Score: 156 (03/2021)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts - Passing Score: 161 (04/2021)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Math - Passing Score: 166 (10/2023)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Science - Passing Score: 171 (12/2023)
  • PLT: Grades K-6 - Passing Score: 164 (03/2024)

Accomplishments

  • 2019 Initiate of The Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education
  • 2019 Initiate of The Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Academy & College Prep Dance Coach

IDEA Innovation
08.2024 - Current

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

IDEA Innovation
08.2024 - Current

4th & 5th Grade Team Lead

IDEA Innovation
08.2024 - Current

Social Studies Content Lead

IDEA Innovation
08.2024 - Current

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

IDEA Bridge
08.2021 - 05.2024

Academy Dance Coach

IDEA Bridge
08.2021 - 05.2024

Program Instructor

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge
05.2017 - 05.2019

Americorps Member

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Louisiana Teaching Certification Completion - Pending (LDOE Application Case # 00328559)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Social Studies - Passing Score: 156 (03/2021)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts - Passing Score: 161 (04/2021)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Math - Passing Score: 166 (10/2023)
  • The Praxis Series Elementary Education: Science - Passing Score: 171 (12/2023)
  • PLT: Grades K-6 - Passing Score: 164 (03/2024)

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern University And A&M College

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