Poetry
Staycee Dixson
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective organizer with valuable experience in administration, professional development and project planning. Proven success in building relationships with young people, working with vulnerable populations, and providing guidance and support. Skilled in creating and facilitating engaging activities to foster collaboration and personal growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Parent
KVC (Great Circle)
2012.10 - Current
- Responsible for monthly documentation of behaviors, observed triggers and safety plans that helped reduce problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Maintain active positive relationships with youth and their birth families through various interactions to increase reunification.
- Responsible for preparing reports for court hearings, family support team (FST) meetings, and decision team making (DTM) meetings.
- Ensure youth attend all appointments with appropriate healthcare providers
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Professional Development Specialist
Council For Professional Recognition
2019.02 - Current
- Evaluate childcare employees to ensure knowledge of local, state and national requirements and standards for child care programs serving children aged birth through 5 years.
- Able to relate to people of various racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Able to schedule and conduct verification visits during normal operating hours of early childhood programs.
Teacher
Hazelwood School District
2022.07 - 2023.02
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Director
Rise Of The Champions
2020.05 - 2022.07
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Director
Friendly Temple CDC
2017.11 - 2019.02
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Assistant Director of Child Development
Training Up A Child
2013.03 - 2014.02
- Arranged for daily inspections of development center and confirmed compliance with health, safety, fire, facility and program requirements.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles to boost program success.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
DaRuby Early Learning Center
2011.05 - 2013.03
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
St. Louis, MO08.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Trauma Informed
- Intervention planning
- Effective Communication
- Office Administration
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Presented the "Premier Professional Development Specialist" by S.T.A.R.S 2024
- Presented the "Foster Parent" award by Foundation for Strengthening Families 2023
- Presented the "Foster Hero of the Year" award by My Life In A Bag Foundation 2023
- Presented the "Woman of the Year" award by Regal Rhythms Poetry 2023
- Achieved 8 successful transitions of foster children back to their birth families effectively via safety planning, trauma interventions, and therapy.
- Completed 27 hrs of Family Childcare Business training
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Youth Football League.
- Trained parents on Co-Parenting via S.T.A.R.S. Early Childhood Program
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Certification
- Educator Certification, Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd grade) - 2026
- Educator Certification, Elementary Education (1st-6th grade) - 2026
- Certified PDS Specialist, Council of Professional Recognition - 2019- present
- Licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent - 2012-present
- Certified Substitute, DESE - 2016 - present
Additional Information
Jan Pro Janitorial Service, Franchise Owner, 2010 – 2014
Convergys Inc., Team Leader, 2007 – 2011
HMS Host, Customer Service Representative, 2006 – 2007
Affiliations
- Better Family Life
- Church on the Rock
- S.T.A.R.S
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid sick leavePaid time off401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsWork from home optionInterests
Music
Professional Development
Dancing
Timeline
Teacher
Hazelwood School District
2022.07 - 2023.02
Director
Rise Of The Champions
2020.05 - 2022.07
Professional Development Specialist
Council For Professional Recognition
2019.02 - Current
Director
Friendly Temple CDC
2017.11 - 2019.02
Assistant Director of Child Development
Training Up A Child
2013.03 - 2014.02
Therapeutic Foster Parent
KVC (Great Circle)
2012.10 - Current
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
DaRuby Early Learning Center
2011.05 - 2013.03
Preschool Assistant Teacher
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
- Educator Certification, Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd grade) - 2026
- Educator Certification, Elementary Education (1st-6th grade) - 2026
- Certified PDS Specialist, Council of Professional Recognition - 2019- present
- Licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent - 2012-present
- Certified Substitute, DESE - 2016 - present
Similar Profiles
Loranza SamsLoranza Sams
Night Watch at Great CircleNight Watch at Great Circle
James MclarenJames Mclaren
Youth Care Specialist at Great CircleYouth Care Specialist at Great Circle
Shawna RussellShawna Russell
Family Support Worker - Foster Care at KVCFamily Support Worker - Foster Care at KVC