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Kristy Dixon

Greenville County Schools
GREENVILLE,SC
25
years of professional experience

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and individualized education programs. Committed to fostering student growth and engagement through tailored teaching strategies.

Work History

Special Education Teacher

2 Years 2 Months
Greenville County Schools | 08.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning goals.
  • Implemented adaptive learning strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
  • Utilized assistive technology tools to support diverse learners in achieving academic success.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.

Special Education Coordinator

6 Years 11 Months
LEAD Academy | 07.2017 - 06.2024
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff on special education best practices.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance student performance and engagement.
  • Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations in special education programs.
  • Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
  • Coordinated the delivery of specialized services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling for eligible students.

Special Education Teacher

15 Years 5 Months
Greenville County Schools | 01.2002 - 06.2017
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education-Learning Disabilities

South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC | 12-2001

Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership

Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | 12-2010

Master of Science - Divergent Learning

Columbia College | Columbia, SC | 05-2005

Skills

Individual education plans
Differentiated instruction
Instructional strategies
Classroom management
Assistive technology
Small group instruction
Life skills instruction
Trained in CPI
Relationship building

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Greenville County Schools
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Special Education Coordinator

LEAD Academy
07.2017 - 06.2024Read More

Special Education Teacher

Greenville County Schools
01.2002 - 06.2017Read More

Walden University

Master of Arts from Teacher Leadership
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South Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science from Special Education-Learning Disabilities
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Columbia College

Master of Science from Divergent Learning
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Kristy Dixon