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Brandy Hicks
Education Specialist
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Educational professional with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote learning environments and services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Educational Instructor/Recruiter Coordinator
Eisenhower Middle School
Kansas City, KS
08.2019 - Current
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 75% over 1 semester.
- Taught various subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for many students.
Project Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Kansas City, KS
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Boosted effectiveness of department personnel
- Executive recruiting, onboarding, negotiated beginning
- Working career fairs, setting up employer/recruit stations and opportunities
- Work with students on problem solving, conflict resolution, organization, time management, life management skills
- Led delivery of monthly projects, resulting in better retention rates on campus
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options
- Digitalized records, maintained digital records of onboarding and resignations
Educational Instructor
Rolling Ridge Elementary
Olathe, KS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 75% over 1 semester.
- Taught various subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for many students.
Educational Instructor
Douglass Elementary
Kansas City, KS
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 75% over 1 semester.
- Taught various subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for many students.
Para Educator
Winfield Middle School
Winfield, KS
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 75% over 1 semester.
- Taught various subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for many students.
Classroom Teacher
Adams Elementary
Arkansas City, KS
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 75% over 1 semester.
- Taught various subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for many students.
Substitute Teacher
Ottawa, Winfield, KS, KS
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA by 75% over 1 semester.
- Taught various subjects to students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for math.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for many students.
Director of Residential
Life- Ottawa University
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with Dean of Students to rebalance student life on campus, bolster satisfaction of on campus living.
- Supervisor of 22 residential staff (18 RA’s, 2 GA’s and 2 full-time RD) - oversee and create all leadership and training materials
- Created Student Leadership curriculum
- Recruiting for student, GA, full-time positions
- Onboarding, team and individual interviews, recruiting events.
- Online and in- person soliciting for positions.
- Coordinate and participate over 60 hours of volunteer opportunities annually
- Work with students on problem solving, conflict resolution, organization, time management, life management skills
- Led Student Life team in delivery of monthly projects, resulting in better retention rates on campus.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Saved hundreds of dollars by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing training problems.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options
Area Resident Coordinator
Ottawa University
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Created Student Leadership curriculum
- Recruiting for student, GA, full-time positions
- Onboarding, team and individual interviews, recruiting events.
- Online and in- person soliciting for positions.
- Coordinate and participate over 60 hours of volunteer opportunities annually
- Work with students on problem solving, conflict resolution, organization, time management, life management skills
- Led Student Life team in delivery of monthly projects, resulting in better retention rates on campus.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Saved hundreds of dollars by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing training problems.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options
Summer Camp Director
Ottawa University
Ottawa , KS
Coordinator of Resident and Student Life
Neosho County Community
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Created Student Leadership curriculum
- Recruiting for student, GA, full-time positions
- Onboarding, team and individual interviews, recruiting events.
- Online and in- person soliciting for positions.
- Coordinate and participate over 60 hours of volunteer opportunities annually
- Work with students on problem solving, conflict resolution, organization, time management, life management skills
- Led Student Life team in delivery of monthly projects, resulting in better retention rates on campus.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Saved hundreds of dollars by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing training problems.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options
Education
MA - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
BA - Elementary Education
Bethany College
BSE - Secondary Education (Social Science
Emporia State University
Skills
Staff Management
Activity Planning
Risk management
Recruiting
Organization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Flexible and Adaptable
Basic Math
Decision Making
Self-Motivated
Data Management
Critical Thinking
G-Suite
Written Communication
Customer Service
Materials coordination
Marketing
Parent relationship management
Curriculum selection
Software
Canvas/LMS
Outlook
Onecard
Apple basics
Business Plus
G-Suite
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
06.2021 - 07.2021
Educational Instructor/Recruiter Coordinator
Eisenhower Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Educational Instructor
Rolling Ridge Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2019
Educational Instructor
Douglass Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018
Para Educator
Winfield Middle School
10.2016 - 05.2017
Classroom Teacher
Adams Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
Substitute Teacher
08.2014 - 05.2015
Director of Residential
Life- Ottawa University
08.2012 - 07.2014
Area Resident Coordinator
Ottawa University
08.2011 - 08.2012
Coordinator of Resident and Student Life
Neosho County Community
07.2010 - 06.2011
Summer Camp Director
Ottawa University
MA - Organizational Leadership
Gonzaga University
BA - Elementary Education
Bethany College
BSE - Secondary Education (Social Science
Emporia State University