Michelle Hickok
CLIFTON PARK,NY
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Tesago Elementary School
Clifton Park, NY
09.2004 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
- Planned, organized and managed classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Conducted assessments of student progress on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other teachers, parents and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
- Created an atmosphere that encouraged positive behavior and social growth among students.
- Established positive relationships with students through supportive feedback and recognition of achievements.
- Organized field trips that provided opportunities for experiential learning outside the classroom.
- Participated in school events such as field trips, assemblies and special presentations.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY08-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education PreK-6
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05-2002
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Individualized Learning
- Curriculum Design
- Lesson Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Proficient in Google Classroom - online platforms such as Blooket
- Literacy Instruction
- Developed unit plans in reading, writing math, science and social studies
- Reading Station Design
- Implemented Small Group Instruction
Certification
- NY State Elementary Education Certification PreK - 6th Grade
- NY State Special Education Certification K - 6th Grade
Leadership Opportunities
- ELA/S.S Coordinator for Tesago September 2022- present
- Member of the Shenendehowa Elementary Literacy Selection Committee - Extensive work on selecting the new elementary reading series. 2022-2023
Affiliations
- Walk This Way (Tesago Walking Club) 2023-present
- Tesago Newspaper Club Advisor 2021-2022
- Tesago Ski Club Advisor 2016- 2020
- Tesago Student Council Advisor 2012-2015
References
- Greg Pace - Principal of Tesago Elementary School (518) 881-0570
- Dr. Rochelle Mitlak - Former Shenendehowa Academic ELA/S.S Administrator K-5th - (914) 450-8574
- June Coryer - 5th Grade Teacher - (518) 368-9144
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Tesago Elementary School
09.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education PreK-6
The College of Saint Rose
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