Leslie Nixon

Primary Duties: Active member of the School Leadership Team who consistently collaborates and reports to the principal /heads of school with teacher performance and school culture needs. Involved in ensuring and maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment for students and staff by leading the development and growth of a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school and student culture. Actively support teachers with developing a strong classroom culture and model student behavior management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct classroom observations and support teachers to identify and problem solve ways to address challenging student behaviors and classroom management, utilize real time coaching and notes to provide feedback
• Provide coaching and management to teachers and teacher fellows through weekly observation feedback, coaching meetings, and collaborative team sessions for lesson planning and school-wide events. Conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews to support and enhance teacher and leader effectiveness
• Plan and implement professional development sessions for staff that focus on student culture, emphasizing social-emotional learning, behavioral management systems, and fostering positive student relationships through community circles
• Maintain regular communication with the families of students in crisis to collaboratively problem-solve and identify effective ways to address and support their needs
• Serve as the primary coordinator for out-of-school suspensions and bus conduct issues, while overseeing school-wide incentives and celebrations

Primary Duties: Preparing 20 students for First Grade by explicitly implementing, teaching, and modeling the North Carolina EL curriculum as well as utilize Mastery Connect. Plan collaboratively with facilitators and colleagues daily to make sure that lessons taught are the most appropriate and differentiated for all students. Duties also include observing, evaluating, and recording students' social emotion and academic progress throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Kindergarten curriculum aligned with North Carolina Standards, fostering foundational skills and growth in early learners
• Actively engaged students in the learning process, fostering participation and empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey
• Enhanced students' academic and social growth by employing diverse teaching strategies, including whole group, individual, and small group instruction, along with teacher modeling, to build a strong academic foundation and foster a positive attitude toward learning
• Incorporated kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to create engaging, interactive lessons that captivate and support diverse learning styles.
• Fostered positive partnerships with families and colleagues to inspire and empower each student's unique potential

Primary Duties: Prepared 16 students with assistance in reading, math, and science, including social emotional and wellness support. Additionally, implemented an assortment of instructional practices to provide academic support tailored to all students' needs due to the impact of remote learning.

Responsibilities:

• Optimized diverse instructional approaches through innovative classroom activities to enrich student learning and engagement
• Reviewed and updated lesson plans and course content to enhance classroom discussions and promote a student-centered learning environment
• Organized and facilitated lessons across multiple grade levels and content areas to ensure comprehensive learning experiences
• Monitored and assessed student performance, behavior, social development, and physical well-being to support holistic growth
• Utilized proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to keep students engaged and on task

Primary Duties: Served as a member of the school leadership team. Supported the development of school goals and participated in teacher professional learning community meetings. Assisted in the evaluation of school staff by visiting classrooms and providing feedback to teachers. Supported the principal in setting, monitoring and maintaining the school budget. Coordinated auxiliary services and ensured efficient use of community resources to supplement the school program. Supported the development and coordination of the Master School schedule using PowerSchool.

Responsibilities:

• Provided leadership and oversaw the daily operations of the school to ensure a positive learning environment
• Conducted classroom visits to observe various teaching techniques and classroom management strategies
• Organized Title I family events to enhance parent and family engagement in students' educational experiences
• Collaborated with classroom teachers, the literacy coach, and the school principal to implement Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies in an elementary school setting
• Analyzed EVAAS data and delivered actionable feedback to K-5 teachers to enhance instructional practices

Primary Duties: Prepared 18 students for kindergarten by implementing collaborative planned instruction with members of the professional learning community as well as with facilitators from Bright Beginnings to ensure that lessons were differentiated and engaging. Additionally, observed, evaluated, and recorded students' social and academic progress throughout the year using the Teaching Strategies Curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Employed diverse classroom management techniques to cultivate a safe, enriching, and meaningful learning environment
• Partnered with parents, teachers, and school administrators to promote positive learning experiences for students
• Cultivated an environment of academic, social, and emotional learning to encourage the development of critical thinking skills
• Established and enforced classroom rules to guide students in demonstrating appropriate behavior
• Developed interactive activities that strengthened literacy and math skills