Hazel Pickens
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator with over eight years of experience in K-12 instruction, adult mentorship, and community engagement. Seeking to leverage my expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and inclusive teaching to contribute as an adjunct professor in higher education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Uncommon Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction aligned with academic standards.
- Mentored new teachers and led professional development sessions to enhance instructional practices.
- Developed curricula incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy and critical thinking.
- Created assessment tools and monitored student progress using diverse data sources.
- Facilitated collaborative planning and feedback within grade-level teams.
Preschool Educator
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities supporting cognitive and social-emotional growth.
- Established strong family partnerships through regular communication and progress updates.
Education
Master's - Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
B.S. - Health and Human Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Business Administration
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Curriculum Design & Assessment
- Adult Learning Facilitation
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Educational Technology Integration
- Leadership & Team Development
- Workshop & Training Delivery
- Academic Advising & Counseling
- Community Engagement & Service Learning
- Utilized strong analytical skills to interpret student performance data and implement targeted instructional strategies, resulting in an increase in overall academic achievement
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Initial Certificate
- Pediatric CPR & First Aid Training
Adult Community Education Experience
- Led adult education sessions focusing on personal development and spiritual growth.
- Conducted schoolwide training sessions and provided feedback to educators.
- Guided grade-level teams in planning and instructional decision-making.
- Provided informal academic and personal counseling to peers, friends, and family.
- Participated in and led educational and civic engagement projects to support community needs.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Uncommon Schools
01.2018 - 01.2023
Preschool Educator
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
B.S. - Health and Human Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Business Administration
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master's - Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
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