Robert “Bobby” Dixon
Chicago, IL 60621
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Seeking a position working in a school setting, supporting student success through social emotional learning and behavior supports. I possess a strong skill set in leadership, interpersonal communication, empathetic understanding, active listening, and teamwork. I especially enjoy facilitating school wide programing and supporting other educators in implementing programing.
Skills
Communication
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including large and small group instruction, individual conversations, and written correspondence and assessments.
• Clear and concise speaking ability to convey information, with a talent to check for understanding, provide further explanation, and help others better understand ideas.
• Skilled in building and leading collaborative teams working toward a common goal, attune to differing perspectives, roles, and to ensure cohesive work among the team.
• Ability to research and acquire new information quickly in order to acquire necessary knowledge in new or changing areas, requirements, and best practices.
Problem Solving and Intervention
• Exceptional leadership capability in team and individual settings
• Ability to conceptualize situations, understand concerns, and identify problems in order to target specific areas for growth or change.
• Adept at maintaining or providing support during times of crisis or emerging problems through empathetic listening, stated intent to understand and help, and being proactive in response.
• Skilled in exploring potential solutions and overlooked alternatives, in concert with those involved or in crisis, in order to formulate a plan with the most buy-in and likelihood for success.
Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and maintain multiple relationships between a number of stakeholders, including students, parents, and professionals.
• A genuine interest in and willingness to help others.
• Trained in listening skills which establish and promote trust between myself and students, colleagues and parents, and demonstrate understanding, promoting honesty, and ensure integrity and reliability in working together.
• High emotional intelligence, with a strong ability to understand, use, and manage my own emotions in appropriate and productive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
Work Experience
Professional Basketball Player (Euro-league)
2007 – 2008 - Saint Etienne France
2008 – 2009 – Pallacanestro Treviso
2009 – 2010 – ASVEL Basket
2010 – 2011 – New basket Brindisi
2011 – 2012 – Dijon Basket
2012 – 2015 - Karsiyaka Turkish League
2015 – 2021 – Fenerbahce
Professional Career Honors
Turkish League MVP 2015
4 X Turkish League Champion (2015 – 2018)
All Euro Cup 2nd Team 2015
3 X Turkish league All Star (2013, 2015, and 2016)
Turkish National Team Eurobasket 2015
FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Team 2016
Turkish President Cup MVP 2016
Community based charity work
Youth based basketball skills camp – Uplift High school 2009 - 2022
Education
A.S. in General Studies
Kankakee Community College – Kankakee, IL 2002-2004
B.A. in Liberal Arts
Troy State University - Troy, AL 2004 - 2006