RENEE HINCHEY
ACA Instructor
Washington,NC
Summary
Motivated and dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience seeking to offer exceptional educational guidance, helping students meet educational requirements, and assisting at-risk students.
Knowledgeable ACA Instructor and Academic Advisor with strong track record of delivering engaging and informative lessons. Proven ability to develop effective curricula and foster positive learning environment. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management, student assessment and college/career planning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Digital Navigator/ACA Instructor
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and student satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing outreach strategies that strengthened partnerships within the community.
- Streamlined communication between bridge team members, fostering a collaborative working environment for successful navigation.
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials to enhance student learning experiences.
- Mentored junior instructors on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented curriculum improvements based on feedback and educational best practices.
- Collaborated with faculty to align course objectives with institutional goals and standards.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Academic Advisor/ACA Instructor
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided guidance to students on academic programs and course selection.
- Managed a caseload of over 200 students in addition to teaching one ACA-122 section each semester.
- Developed individualized education plans to support student success and retention.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- Provided ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties, resulting in improved performance.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
Teacher - Special Education
Eastern Elementary School
Washington, NC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
- Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Teacher
Washington Montessori Public Charter School
Washington, NC
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Teacher
Hershey Christian School
Hershey, PA
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Teacher
Noah's Little Ark Christian Preschool
Palmyra, PA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Pre-K Responsible for educating children ages 4-5 in a positive and loving environment in order to prepare them emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually for their future school experiences.
Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson, GA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- First Grade Used various teaching strategies, such as guided reading, small group learning and independent centers to encourage individual success of each student
- Directed the implementation of student performance assessments and worked with other faculty and staff towards reaching goals for the school and state.
Teacher
Susie Dasher Elementary School
Dublin, GA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Pre-K and Kindergarten Responsible for creating a positive classroom environment with many hands-on activities
- Created lessons that actively engaged students in the learning process
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and parents
- Introduced the “morning message” and other language driven learning tools to the school.
- Coordinated classroom activities and resources to enhance student engagement and participation.
Teacher
Head Start
Elba, AL
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Pre-K Facilitated the educational development of children with financial and social needs ages 3 – 5.
- Served as a resource person for parents in the community, informing them of current developmentally appropriate practices and helping to identify children with special needs.
- Stayed in contact with home visits and parent meetings every quarter.
- Introduced journals, daily responsibility learning tools, organization and a mutual love and respect to the classroom and center.
Training and Curriculum Specialist
Child Development Services
Wuerzburg, Germany
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Provided training as needed to ensure the quality and consistency of age appropriate developmental activities in the center
- Served as early childhood consultant for a staff of 60 people
- Planned and Implemented training classes weekly and monthly for staff and parents.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to create engaging and inclusive learning materials for diverse learners.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2019
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Troy State University
Dothan, AL06-1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology/Social Work
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01-1991
Skills
- Communication
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Experience with At-Risk Populations
- Continuing Education
Certification
- NC DPI Teacher Licensure 7846 (SE GK and Mild to Mod Appl)
- NC DPI Teacher Licensure SP2
Timeline
Academic Digital Navigator/ACA Instructor
Beaufort County Community College
12.2024 - Current
Academic Advisor/ACA Instructor
Beaufort County Community College
06.2022 - 12.2024
Teacher - Special Education
Eastern Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Washington Montessori Public Charter School
07.2018 - 06.2021
Teacher
Hershey Christian School
07.2008 - 06.2016
Teacher
Noah's Little Ark Christian Preschool
01.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2006
Teacher
Susie Dasher Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Teacher
Head Start
01.2000 - 01.2001
Training and Curriculum Specialist
Child Development Services
01.1998 - 01.1999
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
Troy State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology/Social Work
Georgia State University
M.Ed. - Special Education
Liberty University
Author of a Children's Picture Book highlighting strength in diversity.
I wrote a Children's Book based on personal and classroom experience called "Skate, Me and the Big Gray Sea". It is about color blindness to help kids understand and embrace differences in how we see the world.