Faith Nixon

About Faith Nixon

As a mission-driven Project & Program Manager, I bring 6+ years of experience leading…

Experience

1. Lead Middle School Autism Teacher

   Cincinnati Public Schools

   Aug 2023 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.• Set goals for the individualized education plan (IEP) that are achievable and comparable to non-diverse learner students in accordance with the State of Ohio.• Develop draft IEPs for initial students with disabilities and/or annual reviews two weeks prior to the IEP meeting.• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals that are assigned to students or special education classrooms.• Design, implement, and use informal and formal assessments to measure progress of students.• Work collaboratively with school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensures success, and promotes students’ well-being.• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.• Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.• Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.• Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism and curiosity).• Work with school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.• Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order and rigor.• Ensure that all students graduate ready for the next academic level.• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.

Education

• Saint Louis University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Arabic Language and Literature