Ranata Hickson
Educator
Nashville,TN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
02.2012 - Current
- 5th – 8th grade Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science curriculum planning & instruction
- Assisted with partnership through Adventure Science Center
- Exemplary achievement with student test scores
- At or above expectation on all teacher evaluations
- Annual Summer workshops with Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach
- Hosted Vanderbilt/TSU teaching Fellow for 3 years
Lead Teacher
The Martha O’Bryan Center
Nashville, TN
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Created and maintained high standard of care in developmentally appropriate learning environment catering to children ages birth-24 months
Student Teacher
Meyer Elementary
Phoenix, AZ
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Independently planned and implemented lesson plans for 4th grade glass; also assisted teacher with daily tasks while shadowing to gain benefit of many years of expertise.
Lead Teacher
Phoenix Day Early Learning Center
Phoenix, AZ
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Established safe, enriching learning environment for 10-20 children through implementation of DAP- Developmentally Appropriate Practices in early childhood through intensive training and use of High Scope curriculum
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 09.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lane College
Jackson, TN 01.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedCertification
Educator License - 12/2016-08/2028
Timeline
Educator License - 12/2016-08/2028
12-2016
Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
02.2012 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Martha O’Bryan Center
07.2011 - 02.2012
Student Teacher
Meyer Elementary
01.2011 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
09.2009 - 04.2011
Lead Teacher
Phoenix Day Early Learning Center
09.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lane College
01.2000 - 05.2004
Work Availability
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