Leslie Dixon
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher,College & Career Readiness
Crowley ISD
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Family Consumer Science Teacher
Arlington Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Prioritized teaching methods
- Conducted parent and student counseling
- Enforced rules and disciplinary action
- Lectured and discussed concepts
- Prepared material for presentations
- Graded tests and conducted progress reports
- Provided record keeping of student activities in accordance with laws and school policies
Family Life Center Case Manager
Salvation Army
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Provided case management services to homeless individuals and families
- Assistances in locating housing and follow-up support services
- Developed working relationships with local landlords
- Coordinate services with local shelters
- Ensure compliance with weekly reports, budgets and program expectations
- Assist program participants with obtaining community resources to achieve their service goals
- Improved client outcomes by effectively coordinating services and resources.
- Developed individualized care plans for addressing diverse needs of clients.
- Reduced barriers to access, assisting clients in navigating complex systems.
- Enhanced communication between clients and service providers, ensuring timely responses.
Supportive Housing Case Manager
YWCA of Fort Worth & Tarrant County
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided case management services to homeless individuals and families
- Assistances in locating housing and follow-up support services
- Developed working relationships with local landlords; housing inspections, rent calculations
- Coordinate services with local shelters
- Ensure compliance with weekly reports, budgets and program expectations
- Assist program participants with obtaining community resources to achieve their service goals
Adjunct Continue Education Faculty, Workforce Development Instructor
Tarrant County College
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Taught basic skills to students with varying academic levels
- Assessed individual student progress and adapting curriculum
- Assessed student readiness to take GED Exam
- Kept records in accordance with funding and staff needs
- Assisted with the recruitment and intake assessment of prospective students
- Attended all staff meetings and participating in program culture activities
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Crowley Independent School District
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Prioritized teaching methods
- Conducted parent and student counseling
- Enforced rules and disciplinary action
- Lectured and discussed concepts
- Prepared material for presentations
- Graded tests and conducted progress reports
- Provided recordkeeping of student activities in accordance with laws and school policies
Case Manager
Tarrant County Transitional Housing Program
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided case management services to homeless individuals and families
- Assistances in locating housing and follow-up support services
- Developed working relationships with local landlords; housing inspections/rent calculations
- Coordinate services with local shelters
- Ensure compliance with weekly reports, budgets and program expectation
- Assist program participants with obtaining community resources to achieve their service goals
Client Navigator/Family Advocate
The Women's Center of Tarrant County
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Created a positive experience and relationship with clients
- Keep the member out of the hospital by supporting regular visits to their primary physician
- Keep member actively engaged with their primary physician
- Proactively engage the member to manage their lives
- Provide client education
- Supported transitions of community resources
- Help to keep members compliant with their service plans
- Partner with community, providers, internal staff
- Knowledge and learning of community cultures and values
- Conducted initial assessments as needed
Education
State Certified Community Health Worker - Public Health
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TXBachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science/ Bus. & Marketing
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX05-2001
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Instructional design
- Differentiated instruction
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Teacher,College & Career Readiness
Crowley ISD
10.2023 - Current
Family Consumer Science Teacher
Arlington Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2023
Family Life Center Case Manager
Salvation Army
03.2015 - 09.2015
Supportive Housing Case Manager
YWCA of Fort Worth & Tarrant County
01.2014 - 01.2015
Adjunct Continue Education Faculty, Workforce Development Instructor
Tarrant County College
01.2010 - 01.2014
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Crowley Independent School District
01.2006 - 01.2009
Case Manager
Tarrant County Transitional Housing Program
01.2002 - 01.2006
Client Navigator/Family Advocate
The Women's Center of Tarrant County
01.2001 - 01.2002
State Certified Community Health Worker - Public Health
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science/ Bus. & Marketing
Texas Women's University
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