Nicolle Hickerson
Spencer,IA
Summary
Committed provider devoted to providing children with warm and nurturing environments. Skilled in organizing and leading educational activities, monitoring behaviors, and preparing healthy meals if needed. Observant, caring, and hardworking with focus on promoting development and wellbeing for any child that I work with.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Okoboji Schools
Milford, IA
08.2021 - Current
- Working one on one with a 5th grade student
- Work collaboratively with multiple adults and students
- Implements daily instruction in an academic area
- Maintains great communication with all adults in the school
In Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
Boone, IA
07.2011 - 06.2021
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and play times
Early Childhood Teacher
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05.2004 - 07.2011
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Fort Dodge Community Schools
Fort Dodge, IA
07.1999 - 05.2004
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical, and social development
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders
Early Childhood Teacher
Formative Years
Ames, IA
12.1998 - 07.1999
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.1998
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA12.1995
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Behavior redirection
- Age-appropriate activities
- Early Childhood knowledge
- Behavior management techniques
- Planning skills
- Working collaboratively
- Communication skills
- On time to every work environment
Timeline
Associate
Okoboji Schools
08.2021 - Current
In Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
07.2011 - 06.2021
Early Childhood Teacher
Iowa State University
05.2004 - 07.2011
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Fort Dodge Community Schools
07.1999 - 05.2004
Early Childhood Teacher
Formative Years
12.1998 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College