Steven Dickey
Downey,CA
Summary
Dynamic and trilingual educator with a proven track record at Griffiths Middle School, where I crafted engaging lesson plans and fostered a supportive learning environment. My creative approach and strong organizational skills enhanced student engagement and achievement, ensuring a positive impact on classroom culture and parent relations. My rapport with both students and staff led to excellent classroom and team dynamics. My passion has led me to multiple schools where I have fostered strong bonds with the student body, seen verifiable academic results, and inspired a generation of future writers. I have also been blessed enough to use my Spanish speaking skills to connect with EL students in a unique and meaningful way.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA 6 Student Teacher
Griffiths Middle School
Downey, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Student taught in ELA 6 classroom
- Complete classroom takeover by October
- Worked with master teacher to develop original, creative, and engaging lesson plans
Long-Term Substitute
Griffiths Middle School
Downey, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Complete and independent takeover of class from end of September till end of school year
- Taught courses with completely original lesson plans, own classroom materials, and a syllabus.
- Attended staff meetings, weekly PLC, district PD's, as well as hosting tutoring for students, handling all grades, testing protocol, and parent contact during this time
Resident Sub
Sussman Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- On-Campus sub for 2022-2023 school year, becoming active member in campus culture
- Subbed for all classes, teachers, and subjects, including longer-term assignments
- Tutored students
- Active in Art Club, assisted during extracurricular activities, open house, book fair, and office work
Lead Staff
Valley Christian Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: VCSchools
- Lead 6th-8th grade students during full-time summer day camp, as well as during school year afterschool program
- Taught lessons, supervised, accompanied on field trips, and made curriculums for middle school-aged students during summer day camp
- Afterschool tutoring and childcare during school year
- Great experience earned in classroom management and parent relations
- VCSchools
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-2027
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
Biola University
12-2024
Bachelorʼs - Spanish
California State University
Long Beach05-2017
Skills
- Trilingual
- Creative
- Optimistic
- Organized
- Supportive
- Effervescent
- Charismatic
- Artistic
Other Roles
- Author (of 8 books and counting)
- Artist (and art historian)
- Church Leader (Young Adults Ministry and Childrens Ministry)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ELA 6 Student Teacher
Griffiths Middle School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Long-Term Substitute
Griffiths Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Resident Sub
Sussman Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Staff
Valley Christian Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
Biola University
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
Biola University
Bachelorʼs - Spanish
California State University
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