Misty Hicks
University of Oklahoma
Wayne,OK
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with experience in vocational services, curriculum coordination, and school-based transition support. Strengths include collaboration, assessment, and standards alignment. Proven success in developing internship sites, expanding youth engagement programs, and supporting post-secondary employment outcomes.
Work History
Curriculum Coordinator
6 Years 9 Months- Promoted pre-employment transition services to schools across Garvin, McClain, Pontotoc, and Murray counties to support school-based transition planning and maintain caseload of 17 schools
- Provided self-advocacy and job exploration education to support work-based learning, work readiness, and post-secondary employment.
- Assisted in starting and building best/STEP camp and internship program to expand youth engagement.
- Developed internship sites across Murray McClain Pontotoc and Murray counties to support placement opportunities for high school students aged 16–21.
Vocational Director
11 Years- Directed vocational service plans to align client goals with community-based employment outcomes.
- Supervised staff delivering job coaching, skill development, and workplace supports.
- Coordinated individualized assessments to match participants with appropriate vocational activities.
- Monitored service documentation to maintain compliance with program and funding requirements.
- Trained direct support staff on behavior supports, employment readiness, and client engagement.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Restorative methods
Curriculum alignment
Learner engagement
Team-based learning
Instructional methods
Learner assessments
Outcome evaluation
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator
University of Oklahoma
02.2020 - CurrentRead More
Vocational Director
ABLE Community Based Services
10.2006 - 10.2017Read More
Wayne High School
High School Diploma
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