Ortavia Manning-Dixon
Inglewood,California
Summary
I am a collaborative, reflective leader who believes in building trustworthy relationships with all stakeholders to serve the needs of a diverse, inclusive and equitable community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Multilingual Multicultural Academic Language Coach
Western Avenue TECH Magnet
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
- Collaborated with school leaders to design and implement initiatives that support student achievement goals.
- Facilitated collaborative teams to develop and review lesson plans with a focus on standards-based instruction.
- Facilitate one-on-one and small group instructional sessions with students to increase their learning outcome.
- Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources to create action plans for improvement.
Targeted Student Population Coordinator
LAUSD- Warner Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provides instructional support for teachers regarding effective strategies for English learners, foster youth and low income student learning and academic success.
- Collaborates with Support Staff to ensure the school is meeting the needs of all targeted groups.
- Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with English Learner, and GATE programs.
- Supports the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), and the School Site Council in fulfilling their legal responsibilities.
- Assists the administrator with the enrollment process, administration of assessments, placement for English Learners, assignment of paraprofessionals, and recruitment.
- Provide community resources through trainings and workshops for parents/guardians on how to support students at home.
- Tracking, responding to and monitoring the compliance items related to ELAC, GATE, State Testing, Students with Disabilities and the Academic Master Plan.
- Maintain documentation as required for district, state, and federal English Language accountability.
- Developed lesson plans for a variety of language learning topics including reading comprehension, writing skills, and conversational fluency.
- Collaborated with teachers from other subject areas to integrate language instruction into their curricula.
CGI Math Coach and PD Facilitator
LAUSD DOI UCLAMP- Catskill Elementary
Carson, CA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Lead CGI Math Professional Development sessions to help teachers develop a deeper understanding of students Mathematical thinking and concept development.
- Provides instructional support for teachers regarding effective strategies for all learners.
- Facilitates peer-to-peer observation by working with teachers to plan, deliver, and analyze lessons.
- Assists the administrator with the development, implementation, and tracking of schoolwide data and SMART goals for CGI Math instruction and student success.
Intervention Coordinator
LAUSD-Union Avenue Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Provides instructional support for teachers to improve student learning and academic success.
- Collaborates with Pupil Services and Attendance Counselors (PSA), psychiatric social workers, and other staff to ensure the school is meeting the needs of all targeted groups.
- Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with Student Success and Planning Team.
- Provide community resources through trainings and workshops for parents/guardians on how to support students at home.
- Analyze assessment data for referrals and follow-up services on academic, crisis intervention, community referrals and outreach services.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
04.2014 - 06.2020
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Education
Preliminary And Clear Credential -
LAUSD
District Internship06.2020
Master of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2007
Preliminary Administrative Service Credential - Education Administration
LAPASC
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Excellent work ethic
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Data-driven instruction
- Flexible and adaptive collaborator
- Confidence and determination
- Instructional leadership
- Relationship building and networking
- Parent engagement and communication
Accomplishments
- Volunteers for The Jamaica Diaspora Task Force and Network, providing online professional development for teachers who are members of The Jamaica Teacher's Association.
Timeline
Multilingual Multicultural Academic Language Coach
Western Avenue TECH Magnet
07.2024 - Current
Targeted Student Population Coordinator
LAUSD- Warner Avenue Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2024
CGI Math Coach and PD Facilitator
LAUSD DOI UCLAMP- Catskill Elementary
06.2022 - 06.2024
Intervention Coordinator
LAUSD-Union Avenue Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
04.2014 - 06.2020
Preliminary And Clear Credential -
LAUSD
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Preliminary Administrative Service Credential - Education Administration
LAPASC
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