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LaTonya Dixon

Elementary Teacher
Vidalia,Louisiana

Summary

Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Uses teacher-student collaborative method to keep students attentive and involved in learning process. Provides flexible instructional programs creating positive class environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Motivated Science Teacher demonstrates scientific concepts by using apparatus, experiments, charts, sketches and other instructional aids. Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design and instructs pupils in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide orderly, productive environment during instructional activities and support educational mission. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Math and Science Teacher

Concordia Parish School Board
Vidalia, LA
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
  • Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.

Education

M. Ed - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
08.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

Student records management

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Accomplishments

Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor society for Teachers

Member of Louisiana Teacher Federation

Certified Elementary Teacher

Timeline

Elementary Math and Science Teacher

Concordia Parish School Board
01.2023 - Current

M. Ed - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
03.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Alcorn State University
08.2001 - 05.2005
LaTonya DixonElementary Teacher