Michelle Hickey
Educator/Professional Development/Instructional Coach
Charlotte,NC
Summary
An experienced Educator and Team Leader talented at conducting and implementing training and educational programs. Highly skilled at creating and fostering learning environments for all age groups. Adept at aligning educational objectives to school and district based goals and initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Seventh Grade ELA Teacher
Fort Mill Schools
Fort Mill, SC
2021.10 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
7th Grade ELA Lead
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
2018.07 - 2021.10
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
English Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
2016.07 - 2018.06
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
Private Piano Instructor
Jim Hickey Music
Fort Mill, SC
2011.08 - 2016.08
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into music lessons and enhance student learning.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
2015.01 - 2016.06
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Seventh Grade ELA Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
2006.01 - 2012.01
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
2020.08 - Current
- Lead a team through the development and presentation of a site-based Comprehensive Organizational Analysis and Needs Assessment (COANA).
- Developed and presented a site-based Family and Community Engagement Program (FCEP).
- Developed, presented and implemented a Professional Learning Community (PLC) improvement plan.
- Engaged in a site-based program evaluation (PE) of intervention program.
- Collaborated with a team to develop and implement a professional learning module (PLM).
- Dissertation (working title): Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue among Middle School Teachers in a Post-Pandemic Classroom
Master of Arts - School Administration
2020.08 - 2022.12
- Developed and presented a site-based analysis and action plan for student learning (AAPSL).
- Conducted and presented an organizational management analysis (OMA) to ensure site budget and instructional decisions aligned with distrect goals to ensure student achievement.
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
2013.02 - 2014.12
- Thesis: Looping in the Middle Grades
Bachelor of Arts - English
2004.08 - 2005.12
Skills
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Organizational ability
Staff education and training
Group and individual instruction
Excellent communication abilities
Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
- National Board Certified Teacher 2010-2027
- Met or Exceeded Growth in ELA, English 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Site-based AVID Coordinator, 2017-2018
- Site-based Beginning Teacher Professional Development Coordinator, 2019-2021
- Lead Teacher for 7th grade ELA, 2019-2021
Timeline
Seventh Grade ELA Teacher - Fort Mill Schools
2021.10 - Current
Gardner-Webb University - Doctor of Education, Curriculum And Instruction
2020.08 - Current
Gardner-Webb University - Master of Arts, School Administration
2020.08 - 2022.12
7th Grade ELA Lead - Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
2018.07 - 2021.10
English Teacher - Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
2016.07 - 2018.06
7th Grade ELA Teacher - Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
2015.01 - 2016.06
Concordia University - Master of Arts, Curriculum And Instruction
2013.02 - 2014.12
Private Piano Instructor - Jim Hickey Music
2011.08 - 2016.08
Seventh Grade ELA Teacher - Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
2006.01 - 2012.01
University of North Carolina At Charlotte - Bachelor of Arts, English
2004.08 - 2005.12