Emily Hicks
Franklin,PA
Summary
Devoted instructor in pursuit of Ph.D., committed to molding students into civically minded graduates. Coordinates with administrators, teachers, families and students to help students reach their full potential and improve district performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Instructor
Venango Catholic High School
09.2018 - Current
- Daily instruction and preparation of comprehensive English curriculum for Creative Writing, Honors English 11, Honors English 12, Advanced Placement English 12 and Eighth Grade Writing.
- Course instructor for English 530, VC Literary Journal creation and Coffeehouse Poetry Exhibition.
- Course Instructor for English 520, VC Viking Yearbook creation.
- Dean of Discipline of Venango Catholic High School
English Language Arts Instructor
Pathways Adolescent Center
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed eight classes of at-risk students comprised mainly of adjudicated youth.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the varying needs and learning abilities of students aging from 10 to 19.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks, including improving limited literacy skills.
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with an emphasis on improving students’ written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate Learning Support Instructional Aide
Valley Grove School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Collaboratively taught in the regular and learning support classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Introduced students to various technology resources, supervised LS group presentation using Prezi.
Paginator/Page Editor
The Derrick/NewsHerald
07.2008 - 11.2009
- Read copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
- Selected local, state, national, and international news and allocated print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance using knowledge of layout principles.
- Maintained web sites,wrote and edited web page content for thederrick.com.
Education
Ph.D. - Literary Criticism
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA08.2026
Master of Education - History with Certification
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA2014
Bachelor of Arts - Major - Political Science, Minors - History and Philosophy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA2003
Skills
- Duel certification
- Motivated to improve student performance, graduation rates, and employment placement
- Disciplinary Dean of Venango Region Catholic School with further experience educating at risk youth
- Strong written and verbal communicator with editing experience
- Advanced Placement English Instructor
- Understands and incorporates technology with intense Distance Learning experience
Speaking Engagements
Panel Speaker, Mensageiros Das Estrelas: "Cutting Down the Godswood: The Deletion of the Natural World in the Game of Thrones series." November, 2021. University of Lisbon, Portugal.
Panel Speaker, South Atlantic Modern Language Association: "Who are the Real Monsters?: An Ecocritical approach to A Song of Ice and Fire." November, 2022. Jacksonville, Florida.
Certification
Instructional II Social Studies 7-12
Instructional II English 7-12
Timeline
English Language Arts Instructor
Venango Catholic High School
09.2018 - Current
English Language Arts Instructor
Pathways Adolescent Center
01.2015 - 09.2018
Intermediate Learning Support Instructional Aide
Valley Grove School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
Paginator/Page Editor
The Derrick/NewsHerald
07.2008 - 11.2009
Ph.D. - Literary Criticism
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education - History with Certification
Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Arts - Major - Political Science, Minors - History and Philosophy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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