Keisha Dixon
Riverview
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Greco Middle School, excelling in instructional coaching and strategic planning. Spearheaded the development of a Multi-Tiered System of Support, enhancing student achievement and fostering collaboration among 80 staff members. Committed to driving professional development and cultivating a positive school culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Greco Middle School
Tampa
01.2022 - Current
- Developed, trained, and Implemented Instruction Coaches Model to provide teachers with resources and support, assisted 15 new teachers and 10 veteran teachers
- Expanded work with ESE, 504, and ELL students to provide teachers with resources and support. Special attention on student with Autism (increase in population)
- Worked with the State and Outside Operators as a strategic partner and assisted in identifying and evaluating the strategic plans and goals. E.g. School Improvement Plan, Radar Plan, and Instructional Priorities
- Developed and created a Multi-Tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention Team (MTSS/RTI) as a strategic partner to improve student achievement ensuring students master standards by aligning curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments.
- Maximized, designed, and led high quality and relevant professional development trainings for teachers through book studies and self-prepared trainings. E.g. lunch & learn, new teacher training, data chats
- Coached ESOL Education Teachers in developing best practices for completing compliance documents.
- Coached Exceptional Education Teachers in developing best practices for completing compliance documents.
- Developed short and long range curriculum plans and identified resources needed for the organization.
- Directly responsible hiring, supervising, staff training, and evaluating, support staff and instructional staff. Work with 80 staff.
- Maintain inter-school communication and good relationships with students, staff and parents
Principal
McLane Middle School
Tampa
01.2022 - Current
- Developed, trained, and Implemented Instruction Coaches Model to provide teachers with resources and support, assisted 15 new teachers and 10 veteran teachers
- Expanded work with ESE, 504, and ELL students to provide teachers with resources and support. Special attention on student with Autism (increase in population)
- Worked with the State and Outside Operators as a strategic partner and assisted in identifying and evaluating the strategic plans and goals. E.g. School Improvement Plan, Radar Plan, and Instructional Priorities
- Developed and created a Multi-Tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention Team (MTSS/RTI) as a strategic partner to improve student achievement ensuring students master standards by aligning curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments.
- Maximized, designed, and led high quality and relevant professional development trainings for teachers through book studies and self-prepared trainings. E.g. lunch & learn, new teacher training, data chats
- Coached ESOL Education Teachers in developing best practices for completing compliance documents.
- Coached Exceptional Education Teachers in developing best practices for completing compliance documents.
- Developed short and long range curriculum plans and identified resources needed for the organization.
- 2022-2023 School Grade Component FAST ELA FAST Math McLane +1% +14%
- Directly responsible hiring, supervising, staff training, and evaluating, support staff and instructional staff. Work with 80 staff.
- Maintain inter-school communication and good relationships with students, staff and parents
Master Mentor-Assistant Principal Induction Pipeline Facilitator
Hillsborough County School District Leadership Pipeline
01.2010 - Current
- Provide activities that facilitate the professional growth of new administrators and enhance the quality of the Assistant Principal Induction Program
- Develop and implement trainings, coaching sessions, and programs that promote the educational development of each leader and the professional development of each leader
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
Blake High School
Tampa
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Developed, trained, and Implemented Instruction Coaches Model to provide teachers with resources and support, assisted 15 new teachers and 10 veteran teachers
- Expanded work with ESE, 504, and ELL students to provide teachers with resources and support. Special attention on student with Autism (increase in population)
- Worked with the Principal of the school as a strategic partner and assisted in identifying and evaluating the strategic plans and goals. E.g. School Improvement Plan, Radar Plan, and Instructional Priorities
- Worked with the Principal of the school and the Multi-Tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention Team (MTSS/RTI) as a strategic partner to improve student achievement ensuring students master standards by aligning curriculum, instructional strategies and assessments.
- Maximized, designed, and led high quality and relevant professional development trainings for teachers through book studies and self-prepared trainings. E.g. C.A.R.D, lunch & learn, new teacher training, data chats
- Assisted ESOL Education Teachers in developing best practices for completing compliance documents.
- Assisted Exceptional Education Teachers in developing best practices for completing compliance documents.
- Reviewed Extended Learning Program (ELP) and implemented new ideas that improved program overall effectiveness. E.g. Y-Achievers program
- Developed short and long range curriculum plans and identified resources needed for the organization.
- Percentage of Students Who Graduated on Time Each Year 2016-17 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Blake 82% 85% 89% 90%
- Directly responsible hiring, supervising, staff training, and evaluating, support staff and instructional staff. Work with 120 teachers.
- Maintain inter-school communication and good relationships with students, staff and parents
Education
Doctor Candidate - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL04.2025
Turnaround Leadership Program -
Hillsborough County School District
Tampa, FL04.2025
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2002
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL04.1999
Associates of Arts Degree -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.1998
Skills
- Instructional coaching
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
Notable Benchmarks
- Overall Accomplished Evaluation with Exemplary ratings marked in the areas of Holds self and others accountable for high academic achievement for all students, uses data to differentiate and prioritize instructional supports and interventions and supports teacher in using data to differentiate instruction, and Collects, analyzes and uses multiple forms of data to make decisions.
- Award District High School Reading Leader of the Year
References
- Mr. Marcos Murillo, ROSSAC, 813-335-6760
- Ms. Shaylia McRae, ROSSAC, 813-267-2324
- Mr. Jesse Salters, Aparicio-Levy, Tampa, FL, 33610, 813-317-3048
- Mrs. Rebecca Fitzgerald, Newsome High School (Retired), 813-244-2529
Educational Preparation
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Doctor Candidate of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Current
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Master of Education, Educational Leadership, 12/01/02
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education, 04/01/99
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Associates of Arts Degree, 08/01/98
- Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, FL, Turnaround Leadership Program, 2017-Current
Professional Development
- Leading with Trust
- Developing the Leaders Around You
- Strength Finders
- Common Core Standards
- Michael Fullan (Book Study)
- Motivating Black Males to Achieve in Schools
- Turn the Ship Around (Book Study)
- Building Teachers’ Capacity for Success
- FBA/PBIP
- C.A.R.D (Center)
- Fierce Conversations
- Single Gender Research and Practice
- Keys for Becoming a 5 Star Leader
- Closing the Achievement Gap (High Performing Teachers in Low Performing Schools)
- 4 Roles of Leadership
Timeline
Principal
Greco Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Principal
McLane Middle School
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
Blake High School
01.2012 - 01.2022
Master Mentor-Assistant Principal Induction Pipeline Facilitator
Hillsborough County School District Leadership Pipeline
01.2010 - Current
Doctor Candidate - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of South Florida
Turnaround Leadership Program -
Hillsborough County School District
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Associates of Arts Degree -
University of South Florida
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