Darrian Dixon

Emerging educational leader with nearly 10 years of experience in instructional coaching, academic counseling, literacy instruction, MTSS intervention strategies, and student support systems. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff while using data-driven strategies to improve student growth, engagement, attendance, and academic achievement. Experienced in curriculum support, differentiated instruction, intervention planning, and fostering positive school culture through collaboration, accountability, and student-centered leadership.

Academic Counselor & Instructional Support Leader - Graduate Arkansas Charter High School

(2023-07)

• Support students academically and socially through individualized intervention planning, relationship-building, and student-centered support strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to improve student achievement, attendance, and overall academic success.
• Analyze academic performance trends and student data to develop targeted intervention and instructional support strategies.
• Support implementation of school-wide academic initiatives, intervention systems, and instructional improvement strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for growth, accountability, and achievement.

Instructional Facilitator / Teacher - Scholar Made Achievement Place

(2019-07 - 2023-07)

• Delivered engaging English Language Arts instruction focused on reading comprehension, writing development, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
• Led students in grades 4–7 to achieve an average academic growth rate of 60% each year through targeted instruction, intervention strategies, and student engagement.
• Developed and implemented differentiated lessons to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Supported literacy development through reading comprehension, writing instruction, vocabulary development, and differentiated learning strategies.
• Supported teachers through instructional coaching, collaboration, classroom strategy development, and progress monitoring.
• Fostered a positive classroom culture centered on consistency, accountability, and relationship-building.
• Utilized student performance data to guide instruction, monitor academic progress, and support intervention planning.

Teacher - eStem Public Charter Schools

(2018-10 - 2019-07)

• Designed and delivered standards-aligned lessons to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Integrated formative assessments and instructional technology tools to increase student engagement and critical thinking.
• Maintained a structured classroom environment built on accountability, consistency, and high expectations for student success.

Teacher - Exalt Academy

(2016-08 - 2018-10)

• Delivered engaging instruction designed to increase student achievement and classroom participation.
• Differentiated instruction to support students with varying academic and behavioral needs.
• Encouraged student confidence through consistent support, structure, and communication.

Master of Education - Elementary Education - Grand Canyon University (2020-11)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Henderson State University (2013-12)