Kelli Dixon
Westfield
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Westfield Middle School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and innovative lesson planning, fostering a supportive environment. Committed to continuous improvement, I actively collaborated with colleagues to elevate curriculum standards and student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Academics Teacher
Westfield Middle School
Westfield, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Resource Teacher
Zionsville Community High School
Zionsville, IN
08.2004 - 05.2019
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development opportunities and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a well-rounded education for all students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
OnlineBachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Applied Academics Teacher
Westfield Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Resource Teacher
Zionsville Community High School
08.2004 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Purdue University