Andrea Meade Hicks
Lebanon Elementary
Bristol,VA
7
years of professional experience
I am currently a 3rd grade math and science teacher with 5 years of education experience. I completed my M.A.Ed in Integrative STEM Education from Virginia Tech in December of 2025. I am looking to continue my education in a related field to bridge the technacy gap in rural educational settings.
Work History
Elementary Educator
4 Years 2 Months- Delivered Math and Science curriculum over 5 years, fostering student engagement and understanding.
- Implemented self-contained classroom model for 2 years, integrating multiple subject areas for a cohesive learning experience.
- High performance pass rates on Virginia Standards of Learning state assessments (100% math pass rate in May 2026; avg reading pass rate 86%)
- Led 3rd grade team at LES, supporting teachers in lesson pacing, curriculum selection, and SOL coaching for improved student outcomes.
- Held position as educator at a local school.
Student Teaching
9 Months- Assisted mentor teacher in preparing classroom and curriculum to ensure readiness for first day
- Delivered hands-on lessons engaging multiple domains of learning to enhance student understanding
- Received evaluations from mentor and assigned supervisor to assess effectiveness of lesson delivery
- Created detailed lesson plans that considered technology, academic language, higher- order thinking questions and other attributes within the lesson
Technology Training/Grant in accordance with Student Teaching
11 Months- Attended 2 weeks of professional development to learn how to integrate various technology tools into basic classroom curriculum
- Collaborated with other iSLICEE fellows to develop lessons that integrated technology and subjects
- Presented lessons to ETSU faculty, gathering feedback to enhance instructional methods
- Incorporates technology provided by iSLICEE grant into lessons taught in student teaching classroom
- More information about iSLICEE: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/math/mathexcellence/stem/initiatives/islicee-grant.php
Resource Room Aid
1 Month- Assisted a special education teacher in her resource classroom with students in varying grades (K-5)
- Worked hands-on with students to complete assignments and practice subjects where comprehension difficulties were present.
- Engaged in service learning initiatives to promote social responsibility.
Education
High School Diploma
- Graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma, along with being in the Top 10 and National Honors Society
Master of Arts - Education- Concentration in Integrative STEM Education
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.96
Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education
- Dean’s List for 6 semesters (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.952
Associates - Arts and Sciences
- Obtained associates in one year due to Dual Enrollment classes at LHS.
- Dean's List both semesters (Fall 2018, Spring 2019)
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.8-4.0 GPA)
Skills
Integrated STEM and Literacy with Computation in Elementary Education
(iSLICEE) teacher candidate representative
Member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Spring 2021)
Member of the Tau Sigma Honor Society at ETSU (Spring 2020)
Graduated with Honors from 3 universities
Classroom management
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Lebanon Elementary
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Student Teaching
Bristol Tenn. City Schools (Anderson Elementary)
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Technology Training/Grant in accordance with Student Teaching
iSLICEE Fellow (East Tennessee State University)
06.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Resource Room Aid
Sullivan County Schools (Blountville Elementary)
09.2019 - 10.2019Read More
Southwest Virginia Community College
Associates from Arts and Sciences
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East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's of Science from Elementary Education
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Lebanon High School
High School Diploma
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Virginia Tech
Master of Arts from Education- Concentration in Integrative STEM Education
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