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Neely Dickson

Dallas,TX

Summary

I have worked in the professional world for more than thirty years in various capacities. These included office assistance, administrative assistance, and extensive educational experience. All of these experiences have contributed to my development as a cooperative and adaptable professional. I have a proven record of building relationships with the community of professionals by collaborating to reach goals. I feel that these characteristic make me a strong candidate for your organization. Thank you for your consideration.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Choral Director

Fort Worth ISD
08.2022 - 07.2024

Direct students in grades 6 - 8, providing necessary instruction in the areas of tone, rhythm, pitch, and harmony as well as provide opportunities for performance and adjudication.

Choral Director

Liberty Christian School
08.2021 - 07.2022

Direct Middle and Upper School Choirs, providing necessary instruction during rehearsal to guide choir members in the areas of choral tone, rhythm, pitch and harmony as well as provide opportunities for performance and adjudication.

TEACHER

Mesquite Independent School District
08.1998 - 07.2018
  • Supported other teachers with instruction
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

COSTUME DESIGNER, ART TEACHER, CO-FOUNDER

Dallas Young Artists
06.2006 - 06.2018
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes
  • Oversaw operation of on-site costume shop
  • Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals focusing on costumes
  • Developed and taught lessons relevant to the production to promote student interest
  • Co-Directed staff of 10 personnel and managed budget totaling $25,000 + annually.

TEACHER

DeSoto Independent School District
08.1992 - 07.1998
  • Supported other teachers with instruction
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Frymire Engineering
08.1990 - 07.1992
  • Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation, and efficient shipping
  • Assisted senior staff with trade marketing events
  • Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork
  • Drafted contracts, budgets, and various reports with direction from manager
  • Assessed urgency and priorities before accepting or declining appointments and meetings with the CEO
  • Reviewed incoming correspondence and determined the action required and its priority
  • Cataloged and managed department records and files for prompt and efficient retrieval
  • Checked accuracy and integrity of files and resolved errors
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup or courier delivery to customers
  • Corresponded with clients through telephone or postal mail
  • Assisted senior administrative professionals with daily work tasks.

Education

Masters Of Educational Administration - Educational Administration

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
01.2008

Bachelor Of Music Education - Music

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
01.1991

Skills

  • Skilled problem solver
  • Positive and friendly
  • Personable
  • Strong client relations
  • Natural leader
  • Customer-oriented
  • Quick learner
  • Active listening skills
  • Student records management
  • Self-motivated
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Relationship building and management

References

Cathy Warnock, Elementary Music Facilitator, Mesquite Independent School District, cwarnock@mesquiteisd.org, (972) 882-8729, Dr. Kim Broadway, Principal, Hodges Elementary School, Mesquite Independent School District, kbroadway@mesquiteisd.org, (972) 290-4040, Catherine Bentley, Dyslexia Teacher, Mesquite Independent School District, cbentley@mesquiteisd.org, (469) 774-5386, Lois Buford, Self-Employed, 4209 Arbor Drive, Mesquite, TX, 75150, Lbfb2014@gmail.com, (214)642-8161

Timeline

Choral Director

Fort Worth ISD
08.2022 - 07.2024

Choral Director

Liberty Christian School
08.2021 - 07.2022

COSTUME DESIGNER, ART TEACHER, CO-FOUNDER

Dallas Young Artists
06.2006 - 06.2018

TEACHER

Mesquite Independent School District
08.1998 - 07.2018

TEACHER

DeSoto Independent School District
08.1992 - 07.1998

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Frymire Engineering
08.1990 - 07.1992

Masters Of Educational Administration - Educational Administration

Lamar University

Bachelor Of Music Education - Music

Hardin-Simmons University
Neely Dickson