D. Christene Hicks
Gillette,WY
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of dependability. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on safety and quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
GATE, 3rd-6th Math Classroom Teacher
Campbell County School District
Gillette, WY
08.2014 - Current
- Emergency Response Team Member at our school for the past four year. Responsible for the upper floor during an emergency or drill.
- Worked with identified Gifted students to extend learning past grade level.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Used Google Workspace, Schoology, Word, and Excel as well as other software to upload student grades, test data and absence data into district computer systems and teach students a variety of skills using technology.
- Instructed 60-80 elementary school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations daily.
- Organized, planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Organized multi-grade after school programs and competitions.
5th Grade Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools
Rapid City, SD
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new.
Owner/Operator
A 2 Z Cleaning Services, LLC
Rapid City, SD
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Successfully managed 6 employees and day-to-day business operations while employed full-time.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances using Quick Books.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
K-1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Shannon County School District
Batesland, SD
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Followed trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
Substitute Teacher, Full Time Student
Rapid City Area Schools
Rapid City, SD
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Phlebotomy Technician
Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City, SD
12.2005 - 09.2007
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Stat Care EMS
Beaumont, TX
09.2004 - 11.2005
- Worked with local Police Departments, FEMA, Red Cross and Salvation Army during Hurricane Katrina across Texas and Louisiana.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
School Bus Driver
Buna Independent School District
Buna, TX
08.2000 - 01.2004
- Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Obeyed federal, Texas and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained inspection log and cleaned the bus daily.
Education
GATE - Endorsement
University of Iowa
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Black Hill State University
2010
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Goal Setting
- Performance Benchmarking
- Organizational Development and Implementation
- Team Player
- Data Entry
Timeline
GATE, 3rd-6th Math Classroom Teacher
Campbell County School District
08.2014 - Current
Owner/Operator
A 2 Z Cleaning Services, LLC
04.2013 - 01.2014
5th Grade Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools
08.2011 - 02.2014
K-1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Shannon County School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher, Full Time Student
Rapid City Area Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
Phlebotomy Technician
Rapid City Regional Hospital
12.2005 - 09.2007
Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Stat Care EMS
09.2004 - 11.2005
School Bus Driver
Buna Independent School District
08.2000 - 01.2004
GATE - Endorsement
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Black Hill State University