Annicka Hoover

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.

• Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society member Fall 2020
• Presidential Honor Roll, Casper College Spring 2018- Fall 2022
• Presidential Honor Roll, University of Wyoming Fall 2022- Spring 2024

• Dr. Jason Katzman, Professor, University of Wyoming at Casper College, 125 College Drive, Casper, WY, 307-268-2583, jkatzma1@uwyo.edu
• Laura McCleary, Mentor, Manor Heights Elementary, 201 E 15th St, Casper, WY, (307) 253-1800, laura_mccleary@natronaschools.org
• Heather Rankin, Principal, Manor Heights Elementary, 201 E 15th St, Casper, WY, (307) 253-1800, heather7522@myncsd.org
• Carol Michenzi, Professor, University of Wyoming at Casper College, 125 College Drive, Casper, WY, 307-268-2583, amichen1@uwyo.edu

• Licensed Substitute - 08/2021-05/2027

Residency, Manor Heights Elementary School, Casper, Wy Spring

Mentor teacher, Laura McCleary 2024

Completed: One full semester in a kindergarten grade level classroom. During this time I went from shadowing my mentor teacher to taking over almost completely the day to day teaching in the classroom. I was able to observe and interact with students and collaborate with my mentor teacher in many areas. I collaborated amongst colleagues in PLC time, as well as during staff meetings, and professional development days. I planned and led enrichment groups to meet student needs as well.

Practicum, Verda James Elementary School, Casper, Wy Spring

Mentor teacher, Carrie Pexton 2023

Completed: 46 hours in a third grade level classroom. I devised and taught a 50 minute lesson in mathematics. Which contained formal assessment and was based around common core standards. I was able to observe and interact with students throughout the whole time and aid in teaching lessons and guiding students.

Practicum, Lincoln Elementary School, Casper, Wy Spring

Mentor teacher, Kolleen Buckallew 2021

Completed: 63.7 hours in a first grade level classroom. I devised and taught 3 lessons one with assessment and one with technology integration, all were based around common core standards. I was able to observe and interact with students and collaborate with my mentor teacher on what teaching strategies she used.

Help Yourself Academy (HYA), Lincoln Elementary School, Casper, Wy Spring 2021

Completed one full course of HYA, a college based volunteer program where I was able to work with children grades 3rd-5th in science. I mentored and guided students through new science activities every week in which they were able to work both hands on and collaboratively. I also collaborated with the advising teachers of the program and discussed what went well with each lesson and what could have been improved.