Miranda Dixon
Teacher
Biggleswade
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals via consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to ensure that targets and deadlines are fully achieved. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Edward Peake Middle School
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
07.2006 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with colleagues and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Transitioned from Display Technician to Unqualified Teacher (Textiles) to qualified Teacher (Textiles, RE, DT, PSHCE), Form Teacher and Year Leader.
Clerk to the Governors
Northill CE Academy
Biggleswade, CBF
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Coordinated meetings, collaborated with board members to set agendas, advised governors on legal processes and procedures.
- Produced accurate, detailed minutes of meetings.
- Ensured that annual declarations and records were kept up to date, in line with statutory requirements.
Clerk to the Governors
Edward Peake Middle School Jan 2008 - July 2020
Stratton Upper School Feb 2014 - Jan 2020
Payroll Manager
Victoria Lewis Recruitment
Huntingdon, CAM
01.2002 - 12.2024
- Uploaded time records into computer system.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
Education
PGCE in Post 14 Education - Education
Bedford University
Bedford 09.2017 - 05.2019
PTLS in Training and Education - Education
Bedford College
Bedford 03.2016 - 05.2017
CSE and O Level - Various inc. English and Maths
Thomas Bennett Community College
Crawley, West Sussex 09.1983 - 02.1987
Skills
Excellent people skills
Effective Motivator
Clear Communicator
Exceptional Organisational Skills
Problem Solver
Flexible and efficient
Self-motivated
Accomplishments
- 10+ years as Chairperson of the Parent Teacher Association, across two schools.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to coordinate and host a wide variety of successful fundraising events.
Hobbies
Boxing fitness, weightlifting, yoga, theatre, walking and cycling.
Timeline
Clerk to the Governors
Northill CE Academy
09.2018 - 04.2022
PGCE in Post 14 Education - Education
Bedford University
09.2017 - 05.2019
PTLS in Training and Education - Education
Bedford College
03.2016 - 05.2017
Teacher
Edward Peake Middle School
07.2006 - Current
Payroll Manager
Victoria Lewis Recruitment
01.2002 - 12.2024
CSE and O Level - Various inc. English and Maths
Thomas Bennett Community College
09.1983 - 02.1987