Leigh Dison

• Enhanced classroom environment by implementing creative and interactive learning activities that fostered collaboration and critical thinking among students.
• Promoted a growth mindset within the classroom, encouraging students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and offering suggestions for at-home support.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement through collaborative planning sessions with colleagues across grade levels and subject areas.
• Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to address areas of weakness or challenge advanced learners.

Responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, assisting in the developing of courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field, and AHA CPR certification.

My position was also responsible for maintaining program compliance with accreditation standards according to AHA, CoAEMSP’s.

Essential Functions

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Will be responsible for preparing and delivering classroom and laboratory instruction to high school students.
• Will administer written and skills exams
• Responsible for completing class reports, rosters, student files, and grade reports.
• Continuing Education in-service classes for EMT.
• Review and renew certifications for current EMT personnel.
• AHA CPR classes

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and/or necessary by Director, Associate Vice-President, and Vice-President.

• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
• Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
• Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
• Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
• Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
• Promoted emotional well-being among students by providing guidance on navigating personal challenges while balancing academic demands.
• Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for special education instruction.
• Enhanced student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Supported the development of social skills in students by implementing group work activities and facilitating peer interactions.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
• Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.