Phone: 336-375-2585
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor Degree - Psychology - NCAT Master Degree - Mental Health Counseling NCAT School Counseling Post Masters Certificate - UNCC Honors Recipient of high honors from NC General Assembly Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Alpha Kappa Mu National Scholastic Honor Society PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology Alpha Chi National Honor Society Certifications American School Counseling Association (ASCA) North Carolina School Counseling Association (NCSCA)
Ms. Tanya Dixon
Hello, my name is Tanya Dixon, and I am Bessemer’s 3rd-5th grade Professional School Counselor. I am a North Carolina A&T State University alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Poster Master’s Degree in School Counseling. I have 3 lovely children; Raeshaunte, Chassidy, and Chloe' who are my world. I am a professional jazz vocalist who had the opportunity to sing for President George W. Bush during a fundraiser for Elizabeth Dole at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC. I have had the opportunity of working with young people in the Guilford County public school system for over 15 years. The many roles I facilitated were PTSA President, Cheerleading Coach, Kids Voting Chair, Substitute Teacher, Lunch Buddy, and volunteering in other needed areas. I created "DD's Girls", a girl empowerment/mentoring club, for middle grade females who were struggling with academics and personal development.
As your school counselor here at Bessemer Elementary, it is a privilege to share information that will aid our students with the social emotional learning (SEL) competencies to foster knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to build a foundation for future success. I am honored to embrace this endeavor as I work with your little precious ones through individual, group, and classroom guidance lessons. This will be my 8th year as a school counselor at Bessemer and I will continue to support students and families through:
*Building positive attitudes towards self, family, peers, and community.
*Identifying decision-making, resolving conflicts and having respect for others.
*Working with parents and teachers to identify learning needs and create interventions to build student success.
* Providing support to students and families during a personal crisis.
* Working with students and families on attendance issues.
* Managing referrals to in-house and outside agencies.
* Fostering student career awareness.
* Creating a safe and positive learning experience for all students
The goal is to partner with staff and families, to remove barriers, and identify interventions for students’ academic and personal/social needs to promote educational achievement.
