NICOLE HICKS

Versatile and dedicated Resource Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students grades 6th-8th and K-3rd with emphasis on math, reading, and witten expression. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

• Sossaman Middle School, Higley USD, Queen Creek, AZ, Resource and Co-Teacher – 8th grade math, 2018, 2020, Teaching 7th and 8th grade math strategies, 8th grade resource math, and 8th grade co-taught math., Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways., Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students’ learning and determine an understanding of material., Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities., Assessed student comprehension through regularly submitted assignments and assessments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance., Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool such as laptops, tablets, and smartboard., Established positive rapport with all students and parents through calls, emails other communication apps., Provided one-one attentions to students while maintaining overall focus on entire group., Co-taught 8th grade math in a general education classroom, collaborating in lesson planning and implementation, pulled small groups, modified instructional materials, classwork, homework, and assessments to adhere to IEP modifications and accommodations., Developed and designed anchor charts for students to use for clearer understanding of new math concepts., Managed caseload of approximately 20 students., Developed IEPs., Held annual review meetings updating and revising IEPs., Tracked goal progress quarterly and annually., Ensured that students were properly placed in classrooms and that teachers adhered to IEP accommodations., Analyzed data for response to intervention in math., Developed curriculum to boost content comprehension., Last year, of 80 students in the co-taught classroom, I worked regularly in intervention and/or math strategies with 67. This proved to be a positive practice as 96% improved their AZMerit scores, of those students 40% moved up at least one level 30% were on IEPs. Two of my IEP students moved from minimally proficient to proficient (2 levels).
• Sossaman Middle School, Higley USD, Queen Creek, AZ, Paraeducator – Social Studies, Science, Computer Foundations 7th & 8th grade, 2016, 2018, Assisted teachers and worked individually with students to succeed in the general education classroom., Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use., Ensured classroom operations and curriculum complied with IEP standards., Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to re-teach and reinforce learning concepts., Documented student classroom behaviors and tracked goal progress., Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive.

• Kim Bischoff, 630.510.1115, Executive Director Neurofibromatosis Network (national), Chicago, IL
• Michael Sheedy, 602.910.7632, Attorney MCS Law Group, Phoenix, AZ
• Sandi Hicks, 602.399.2665, Public Relations Consultant; Public Relations Director (retired), Phoenix, AZ