Amy Hickox
Grand Island,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and event coordinator with proven experience at St. Stephen's School, adept in parent-teacher communication and classroom management. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments and boosting event attendance through innovative marketing strategies. Demonstrated ability to enhance student learning and achieve cost savings in event planning, showcasing collaborative teaching and effective negotiation as key strengths. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
St.Stephen's School
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assigned, explained, and graded homework.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Volunteer
St. Stephen's School
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events.
- Managed budgets effectively, negotiating contracts to secure cost savings.
- Secured high-quality entertainment acts, enhancing attendee enjoyment and generating buzz around events.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to gather attendee feedback, leading to continuous improvement of future events.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
Volunteer
Parent Teacher Association
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.1997
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Health and safety procedures
- Positive Reinforcement
- Collaborative Teaching
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
St.Stephen's School
05.2020 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Parent Teacher Association
09.2017 - 06.2021
Volunteer
St. Stephen's School
09.2016 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY Buffalo State