Hikiera C. Franklin
Chase City,VA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with experience at Lunenburg County Public School, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing effective behavior management strategies. Proven leadership in enhancing student engagement and collaboration with families, while skilled in recognizing mental health challenges in youth. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lunenburg County Public School
Victoria, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with families to support student learning and development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
Preschool/Elementary School Teacher
Clarksville Baptist Church
Clarksville, VA
05.2017 - Current
- Taught with the children in ages two to 12 and various duties around the classroom such as, helping the children with using the restroom, snack and nap time, preparing them to go home, as well as cleaning and organizing the classrooms
Special Education Teacher
Mecklenburg County
South Hill, Virginia
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with families to support student learning and development.
ABA Behavior Tech
Intercept Health
Richmond, VA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with children ages 2-13 with autism, and other disabilities.
Tutor
Chase City Elementary School
Chase City, VA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Helped with students' academic needs & Intensive Learning
4-H Camp Advisor
Holiday Lake
Appomattox, VA
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Assisted with classes
- Assisted staff with classes on/off campus
- Assisted with emotional health crisis
- Assisted with medical needs
- Observed & trained youth
Education
Licensure Courses For Official Licensure
University of Virginia Wise
Wise07-2025
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-2021
Associates Degree - Arts and Science
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA12-2019
Skills
- Provisional Licensure
- Certified in Youth Health CPR/ First Aid
- Ability to recognize and identify mental health challenges in youth
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Early Childhood Education
- Organizational Skills
- individualized education plans
- behavior management
- classroom management
- student engagement strategies
Training
- Technology Practices
- American Law Enforcement
- Introduction to Corrections
- Foundations of Education
- Curriculum Methods
- Developmental Psychology
- Drugs & Crime Enforcement
- Technology & Diversity
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Personality Theory
- Educational Research
Certification
- Provisional Licensure
- First Aid, CPR, AED
- Seclusion and restraint
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lunenburg County Public School
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mecklenburg County
08.2022 - 07.2025
ABA Behavior Tech
Intercept Health
10.2021 - 12.2021
Preschool/Elementary School Teacher
Clarksville Baptist Church
05.2017 - Current
Tutor
Chase City Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2016
4-H Camp Advisor
Holiday Lake
06.2008 - 06.2012
Licensure Courses For Official Licensure
University of Virginia Wise
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
Associates Degree - Arts and Science
Southside Virginia Community College