Sheldon Hickman
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Professional educator prepared for leadership roles in academic settings. Responsiveness is greatly valued. Eager to help students progress and grow within education. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable and reliable. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Team Leader
Russell County Middle School
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Mentored junior teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional improvement.
- Collaborated with administration to implement school-wide educational strategies and policies.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, strengthening community involvement in student education.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
History Teacher
Russell County Middle School
12.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies for improved student outcomes.
Student Teacher
Columbus State University
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
After-School Program Assistant
Empowered Youth Of Columbus
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Centra High School
Phenix City, AL05.2019
Skills
- Student development
- Academic monitoring
- Strategic Decision-making
- Program leadership
- Social-emotional learning
- Instructional leadership
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
- Teacher of the Month January 2024
- Teacher of the Month October 2024
Timeline
Teacher Team Leader
Russell County Middle School
08.2025 - 05.2026
History Teacher
Russell County Middle School
12.2023 - 05.2026
Student Teacher
Columbus State University
02.2023 - 11.2023
After-School Program Assistant
Empowered Youth Of Columbus
01.2020 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Centra High School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Columbus State University
Coaching History
Assistant Football Coach 2024 - 2026
Head Middle School Boys Soccer Coach 2024 - 2026
Head JV Girls Soccer Coach 2024 - 2026