Lander L. Hicks, Jr
Mendota Heights,MN
Summary
Highly energetic, dedicated educator with a proven ability to create and foster relationships with students and their parents, responsible, detail-oriented, with strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, investigative, and relationship management skills.
Professional educator equipped to foster deep understanding of social studies. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles while promoting critical thinking and historical analysis. Strong collaborative skills ensure effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Known for delivering measurable results and fostering supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
South Washington County Schools (Park High School)
Cottage Grove MN
08.2023 - Current
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with the opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Administer standardized formative and state-mandated assessments and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children’s social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Student Safety Liaison
South Washington County Schools (Park High School)
Cottage Grove MN
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Promotes a safe and orderly entrance and exit of all students and staff into the high school.
- Works cooperatively with school staff to maintain an active presence out in the school building during passing or common area times, serves as a deterrent to misbehavior, and is available to assist with student concerns.
- Refer concerns related to student behavior to the building principal or assistant principals for further investigation. Assist with aspects of investigation including but not limited to reviewing and copying video recordings, providing a written account of known activities, and sharing information with the administrator conducting the investigation.
- Provide support to any area of the building when requested. Including but not limited to responding to a crisis or escorting a student in the hallway.
- Represent the district in community organizations and functions. Keep the community informed of community concerns.
Back On Track Supervisor
Roseville Area Middle School
Roseville MN
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Provide support in the Academic and Behavior areas to students assigned to ISS/Back On Track.
- Monitor and facilitate the classroom of students assigned to ISS/Back On Track.
- Work with Administration and Teachers to assess the needs of students who are struggling in specific areas.
- Work with students to develop a plan to get them back on track, academically, behaviorally, and socially.
- Monitor, playback, and duplicate video from CCTV cameras of the school campus.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
Virginia Union University
Richmond VAEducation
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2026
Diploma -
Brunswick H.S.
Lawrenceville VASkills
- Customized teaching methods
- Instructional technology
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Curriculum development
- Leadership development
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
South Washington County Schools (Park High School)
08.2023 - Current
Student Safety Liaison
South Washington County Schools (Park High School)
12.2022 - 07.2023
Back On Track Supervisor
Roseville Area Middle School
08.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice
Virginia Union University
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Diploma -
Brunswick H.S.