Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Lance Hick

Lance Hick

las vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at CCSD, adept in differentiated instruction and educational research. Excelled in fostering inclusive classrooms and enhancing student engagement through smart classroom technologies. Collaborated effectively with peers to advance teaching methods, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and student success.

Compassionate High School Teacher with 26 years of art instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to 40 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.

Innovative Visual Art Teacher with experience developing curricula that satisfy visual arts and common core state standards. Proficient in teaching art history and mixed media concepts to help students gain a well-rounded arts education. Fluent in spanish with excellent communication skills.

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Organized High School Teacher with extensive knowledge of art and teaching and working with diverse students. Determined to cultivate relationships with individuals and design interesting and productive lesson plans. Successful at exam proctoring and monitoring growth.

Dynamic High School Teacher with 26 years of experience. Dedicated to individual student progress through cultivating a strong community. Successful at designing personalized lesson plans for students and closely monitoring student progress.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Teacher

CCSD
08.2001 - 01.2025
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Managed a $12,000 a year budget

Junior High School Teacher

Coolidge Unified School District
08.1997 - 07.2000
  • Implemented programs of study to meet diverse needs, interests and abilities of students.
  • Maintained after class availability to provide additional instruction and assistance to students.
  • Attended faculty meetings to enhance teaching methods and build collaborative culture.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student academic progress.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and foster parental engagement, involvement and cooperation.
  • Adhered to structured guidelines and policies outlined by educational board to foster student achievement.
  • Participated in professional development training opportunities to advance knowledge and teaching skills.
  • Created lessons that facilitated student active engagement through [Type] technique.
  • Prepared academic lessons for class lectures to accommodate unique learning styles.
  • Assigned presentations, projects and creative art assignments for students to showcase learning.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

Substitute Teacher

Flagstaff Unified School District
08.1997 - 08.1998
  • 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.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Substitute Teacher

Mesa School District
08.1997 - 01.1998
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Art Education

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
01-1996

Skills

  • Smart classrooms
  • Multicultural education
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Grading
  • ACT preparation
  • College preparation
  • IEP design
  • Educational research
  • Higher education
  • Project-based learning
  • Contemporary art
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Background in art and education
  • Team collaboration
  • Art education
  • Fine art
  • SMART boards
  • Exam proctoring
  • Studio art
  • Lesson planning
  • Visual arts teaching
  • Staff development
  • Student evaluation
  • Data-driven instruction

Accomplishments

2005 teacher of the year

students tiles on the wall of las vegas airport

sold many art works

many art shows selling art and gaining commisons

world traveler

woodworker , layman auto mechanic

2 times chili cook off winner, great cook


Certification

  • Praxis Series Tests Certification - Educational Testing Service (ETS).
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Certification - College Board.
  • Teacher Leadership Certificate – Various Professional Development Organizations.

Interests

Art, cooking, my cat, travel, teaching, music, cars, woodworking,

Timeline

High School Teacher - CCSD
08.2001 - 01.2025
Junior High School Teacher - Coolidge Unified School District
08.1997 - 07.2000
Substitute Teacher - Flagstaff Unified School District
08.1997 - 08.1998
Substitute Teacher - Mesa School District
08.1997 - 01.1998
Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Science, Art Education

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Lance Hick