Timothy Dickson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Manchester Public Schools, specializing in curriculum development and instructional coaching. Expert in data analysis and fostering student engagement, I have successfully implemented innovative teaching frameworks, resulting in measurable gains in student achievement and closing equity gaps. Committed to empowering educators through collaborative planning and reflective practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
District Numeracy Coach/Specialist
Manchester Public Schools
Manchester, CT
09.2024 - Current
- Coach and support educators at all career stages through differentiated professional learning, individualized coaching cycles, collaborative planning, and data-informed feedback to enhance numeracy instruction and student achievement.
- Lead professional learning communities and development sessions to advance numeracy pedagogy, innovative practices, and collective instructional goals.
- Designed and launched a targeted numeracy enrichment program for advanced, high-achieving students.
- Implemented the 'Building Thinking Classrooms' framework to foster student engagement.
- Contributed to measurable gains in standardized test scores by delivering strategic coaching, expanding enrichment opportunities, and integrating district math programs (Envisions, IXL, Illustrative Math, Reflex Fluency).
- Prioritize equity work across all initiatives, analyzing student data, identifying disparities, and implementing responsive strategies to close opportunity and achievement gaps.
Lead Instructor
Renbrook School
West Hartford, CT
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised 20 student groups, managing logistics for approximately 200 children.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences while ensuring a safe educational environment.
- Coached and evaluated group leaders and counselors through targeted feedback.
- Implemented reflective practices to promote continuous improvement in instructional delivery.
Classroom Teacher (2nd/3rd Grade Math)
Waddell Elementary School
Manchester, CT
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Delivered engaging, standards-aligned instruction across core subjects for diverse second and third grade learners.
- Implemented 'Building a Thinking Classroom' model as a pilot program.
- Collaborated with third-grade teachers and math coaches to develop curricular tasks, assessments, and IXL lessons.
- Utilized data-driven models to inform instructional strategies through IXL.
- Piloted innovative Teacher Evaluation Programs to enhance teaching standards.
Reading/Math Support (Student Intern)
Kennelly Elementary School
Hartford, CT
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Facilitated tier 2 interventions for reading and math to enhance student outcomes.
- Collected data on student performance to identify growth patterns and adjust interventions.
- Researched disparities between online and in-person education methods to inform best practices.
Education
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut
Storrs01.2021
B.S. - Elementary/Math Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs01.2020
Skills
- Curriculum development and adaptation
- Data analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Teaching frameworks
- Educational technology
- Professional learning communities
- Instructional coaching
- Management
- Assessment strategies
- Equity initiatives
- Effective communication
- Collaborative planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Reflective practice
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Technology integration
- Data analysis and implementation solutions
- Public speaking skills
Leadership Roles
- Union Representative for the Manchester Education Association '23
- Member of 'Building Thinking Classroom' curriculum developing team
- Member of the 'Leadership Team' and 'Equity Leadership Team' at Waddell Elementary School
- District BIPOC Facilitator
- Member of the NIC group (Networked in CT)
- Presenter for the Board of Education on new adapted learning/teaching
- High School Varsity Baseball Coach - Hartford Trinity Magnet, West Hartford Legion Baseball, Hall High School Baseball
Timeline
District Numeracy Coach/Specialist
Manchester Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Lead Instructor
Renbrook School
06.2024 - 08.2025
Classroom Teacher (2nd/3rd Grade Math)
Waddell Elementary School
09.2021 - 09.2024
Reading/Math Support (Student Intern)
Kennelly Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2021
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut
B.S. - Elementary/Math Education
University of Connecticut
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