Matthew G. Dixson
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Possess strong people skills; Proven Ability to develop rapport with parents, students and administration. Proven leader who has a long track record of successfully building programs and inspiring others to achieve common goals. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and adjust leadership styles as needed. 29 Years of teaching experience in english, social studies, and cinema criticism. Curriculum designer of film criticism course levels 1 and 2 15 hours of upper-level film coursework. Articulate communicator with the ability to interact with diverse populations of people with a variety of academic levels and needs. Consistently maintain excellent relations with students, parents, faculty, and administrators. Self-motivated with strong planning, organizational and leadership skills. Co-host of weekly podcast: Rye Smile Films, 300+ episodes (available on all podcast platforms).
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for academic programs, faculty and students in grades 6-12
- Oversee the implementation of a digital learning curriculum ensuring it meets the quality standards and addresses evolving needs.
- Key role in handling daily discipline issues as they arise and resolving parent concerns in a timely manner.
- Responsible for addressing student concerns, resolving student disputes, and ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Responsible for representing the school to the wider community promoting achievements and engaging with stakeholders.
- Regular communication with parents and students, and administrators to ensure transparent practices regarding student issues.
- Play key role in ongoing recruitment efforts guiding all interested parties on facility tours.
- Attendance data and communication
- Professional Development: Best Practices Implementation
- Additional Duties:
- Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 2023- present
- Girls JV Basketball Coach 2024-present
- Activities Director 2023-present
- Athletic Director 2023-present
- CTE Grant Coordinator 2025 – present
- New Mexico Charter League Athletic Association Board Member 2026
- New Mexico Charter League Athletic Association Boys and Girls Basketball Chair
Screenwriter
Self
05.2004 - Current
- Completion of 15 screenplays
- Cold calling prospective Production Companies for script submission.
- Recognizing and evaluating industry trends in the speculation script C-2-B market.
- Creation and development of concept from idea to 120 page screenplay.
Teacher
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Facilitate student learning of a blended learning middle school humanities curriculum
- Regular communication with parents and students to address challenges and struggles as well as an area of success.
- Successful classroom management in a challenging middle school environment
- Active leader in school wide events
- Positive collaboration with colleagues to improve middle school learning environment
Teacher
Eldorado High School
08.1998 - 05.2021
- Facilitate student learning of social studies curriculum including AP Economics, AP World History, AP Government, Geography and Reel History.
- Creation and implementation of Reel History I & II Curriculum; a course that combines Film criticism and history.
- Regular communication with parents and students to acknowledge superior work and problem areas.
- Department Chair 2012-2022
- Teacher Leadership Facilitator (TLF – Staff-wide PD) 2019-2021
- Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 2016
- Girls Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach 2000-2007, 2014-2015
- Girls Assistant Volleyball Coach 2012, 2013
Director
Hollywood Connection - The Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Manage travel, transport, and meeting planning for a team of over 50 studio executives.
- Pitch coach: assisting conference attendees in preparation for 5-minute meetings with production company creative executives.
- matching screenplay preferences of production companies with portfolios of conference attendees.
- arranging pitch discussions between attendees and production company representatives
- b2b promotion of conferences to sponsors and production entities.
- management of numerous evening gala events
- establishing solid partnerships with production company executives for upcoming involvement.
Teacher
Cleveland Middle School
08.1996 - 05.1998
- Responsible for teaching of English and Social Studies to grade 7-8.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Minor- Social Studies
University of New Mexico
01.1996
Skills
- Parent communication
- Learner involvement
- Crisis response
- Student development programs
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum development
- Behavioral management
- Team collaboration
- Project planning
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
Certification
- State of New Mexico, Secondary Education Certificate Level 3 #261087 Social Studies, English and Physical Education endorsements.
- National Board Certification 2012 - 2022
Timeline
Dean of Students
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
01.2023 - 01.2023
Screenwriter
Self
05.2004 - Current
Director
Hollywood Connection - The Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe
01.2004 - 01.2008
Teacher
Eldorado High School
08.1998 - 05.2021
Teacher
Cleveland Middle School
08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Minor- Social Studies
University of New Mexico