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Teacher

Kristine Hickman

Rock Hall,Maryland

Summary

Passionate teacher with 28 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at keeping classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3

Degrees

2
2

Certifications

Work History

TEACHER/KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kent County Middle School
01.2019 - Current
  • 6th grade team lead teacher
  • Taught 6th grade ELA, social studies, science, and math
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Wrote 6th grade social studies curriculum
  • Presented curriculum to other social studies teachers in the building to help format their curriculum
  • Created, planned & taught enrichment STEM class on inventions of ancient civilizations.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

TEACHER/KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rock Hall Elementary School
08.2005 - 01.2019
  • Taught kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades (all subject areas)
  • RHES's 2007 Teacher of the Year
  • Lead Math Teacher 2010-2011.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

TEACHER/CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Chesapeake City Elementary School
08.1997 - 07.2005
  • Taught 3rd grade and Kindergarten.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
11.2023

MEd in Curriculum and Instruction -

Wesley College
Dover, DE
05.1999

BS in Elementary Education -

Wesley College
Dover, DE
05.1996

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Google Docs/Slides/Microsoft Office
  • Online Instruction - Schoology, Google Classroom, Canvas
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Adjusting Lessons and Instructional Strategies
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student Records Management

Certification

Elementary Education (grades 1-6 and middle school),

Early Childhood Education

Work Preference

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCompany Culture

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison

Timeline

TEACHER/KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kent County Middle School
01.2019 - Current

TEACHER/KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rock Hall Elementary School
08.2005 - 01.2019

TEACHER/CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Chesapeake City Elementary School
08.1997 - 07.2005

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Liberty University

MEd in Curriculum and Instruction -

Wesley College

BS in Elementary Education -

Wesley College

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