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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
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
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
Online

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • 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
Kelli Dixon