Alicia Hill
Danbury,CT
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Educator
Kaleidoscope Garden Design
Scarsdale, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with teachers to develop age-appropriate curricula that incorporate inquiry-based learning activities related to garden ecology, biodiversity, pollination, composting, food production processes, and nutrition education.
- Educated students, grades K-5, using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of garden-based educational activities for students and community members.
- Organized volunteer workdays at gardens to maintain plant health and promote environmental stewardship.
- Created a variety of educational materials such as handouts, fact sheets and worksheets related to gardening topics.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Branchville Elementary School
Ridgefield , CT
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered educational lessons during teacher absences.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans according to district curriculum guidelines.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, multimedia presentations.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and behavior issues.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
Paraprofessional
Branchville Elementary School
Ridgefield , CT
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
Administrative Assistant
Cut Loose Hair Studio
Ridgefield , CT
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Managed appointment bookings, optimizing scheduling to enhance workflow and client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01-2022
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Presentation Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum/Lesson Plan Development
- Child Development
- File Management
- Scheduling
- Reception desk management
- Organization skills
- Customer/Client relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Computer Literacy
Timeline
Garden Educator
Kaleidoscope Garden Design
01.2024 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Branchville Elementary School
09.2023 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional
Branchville Elementary School
05.2022 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Cut Loose Hair Studio
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University Of Connecticut