Alison Wilk Hicks
Kenai,AK
Summary
Compassionate Teacher known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in customer service, communication, and time management, ensuring tasks are completed promptly and with empathy. Excel at using soft skills such as active listening, empathy, and adaptability to foster positive relationships and support client needs effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Kenai, AK
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Associate Pastor
Kasilof New Life Christian Fellowship Church
Kasilof, AK
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Preach in the absence and at the request of the senior pastor
- Initiate new ministries as needs arise
- Ensure weekend services run smoothly and all teams are equipped and functioning as they should
- Plans and performs weddings and funerals for the church in the absence of the senior pastor
Early Learning Aide
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Kenai, AK
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Assists teachers with planning and facilitating the development of family partnership agreements through goal setting with parents of students through establishment of mutual trust relationships and the identification of family strengths, needed services, and supportAssists in planning and providing opportunities for parental involvement, socialization and volunteer activities
- Provides support in all areas of the classrooms maintaining a clean, safe and developmentally appropriate environment; as well in assisting with developmental screenings, observations, individualizations, and data input into Teaching Strategies Gold and Child Plus
- Assists with the daily interventions needed for children with an Individual Family Services Plan, IEP's or needing additional support throughout the school day
- Assists and is familiar with regulations regarding (but not limited to): laundry, sanitation, janitorial duties, emergency and evacuation plans, playground and building safety
- Creates a positive atmosphere for children; assist with effective transitions between activities, modeling for parents through the implementation of the curriculum and consistent use of appropriate discipline and problem solving skills (Conscious Discipline)
Lead Teacher
Soldonta Kids Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw twenty-five kindergartens through sixth grade students with their online learning during the pandemic
- Developed and issued supplemental educational content
- Supervised class to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
- Ensuring the classroom is clean and orderly
- Trained other teachers on classroom duties and management
Substitute Teacher
Saugus Union School District
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Held both short term, long term, and special assignments with the school district in both general education and special education classrooms
- Maintain professional standards and skills to provide a good classroom and school climate and attempt to meet the individual needs of the students
- Cooperate in establishing, supervising, and maintaining school standards and safety practices
Teacher
Kindercare
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and be responsive to their needs
- Providing care for children, such as setting schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys
- Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, sharing, etc
- Maintaining a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents
- Ensuring children are learning positive behaviors and providing guidance or approved discipline, as needed
- Complete timely and accurate documentation according to licensing requirements
Special-Ed Para-Educator
Saugus Union School District
Saugus, CA
11.2011 - 09.2012
- Assisted students requiring daily care (e.g
- Toileting, diapering, feeding, tube feeding, administering medications, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and/or developing student’s daily living activities and behavioral skills
- Administered first aid for the purpose of providing emergency or necessary care in accordance with district, state and federal requirements
- Documented student activities and progress (e.g
- Activity logs, incident reports, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing recorded history
- Implemented academic instruction and behavioral plans designed by a teacher for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks
Substitute Activity Leader
Saugus Union School District
Saugus, CA
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Assisted in the preparation of materials and activities as well as other duties as defined by the Site Supervisor/Assistant Site Supervisor
- Maintained supervision of classroom by giving full undivided attention to the students, keeping a 1 to 14 ratio, physically moving throughout the area while being aware of the location of the students at all times, demonstrating group management skills including but not limited to setting boundaries, enforcing rules, transitional activities and other techniques
- Assisted with plans, organization, and implementation of age-appropriate activities that met the individual needs and the developmental needs of the children
- Kept materials, equipment and the general room environment neat, safe and clean
- Handled emergencies, accidents, and injuries appropriately when they occur per district guidelines and performs CPR and First Aid as necessary
Fundraiser
Advancement Office of Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
03.2011 - 04.2011
- Participated in fundraising telephone solicitation campaign to raise money for student scholarships and campus development
- Earned special recognition for most funds raised
Fundraiser
Advancement Office of Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
03.2010 - 04.2010
- Participated in fundraising telephone solicitation campaign to raise money for student scholarships and campus development
- Earned special recognition for most funds raised
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CASkills
- Special needs education
- Behavior management techniques
- Classroom support
- Professional phone etiquette
- Task prioritization
- Email correspondence
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Record keeping
- Document filing
- Written communication
- Basic first aid
References
Personal references are available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
07.2024 - Current
Early Learning Aide
Kenaitze Indian Tribe
11.2023 - 07.2024
Associate Pastor
Kasilof New Life Christian Fellowship Church
09.2022 - 08.2025
Lead Teacher
Soldonta Kids Early Learning Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Saugus Union School District
07.2015 - 09.2019
Teacher
Kindercare
07.2012 - 07.2017
Special-Ed Para-Educator
Saugus Union School District
11.2011 - 09.2012
Substitute Activity Leader
Saugus Union School District
10.2011 - 09.2012
Fundraiser
Advancement Office of Life Pacific College
03.2011 - 04.2011
Fundraiser
Advancement Office of Life Pacific College
03.2010 - 04.2010
Bachelor’s Degree -
Life Pacific College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development
College Of The Canyons
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