Vickie Hebert

Caring Social Studies Teacher well-versed in mentoring and tutoring students to promote academic success. Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. Detail-oriented and insightful with over 28 years' expertise in secondary education.

• Capitol Park Museum Curriculum Creator Cohort
• James Madison Legacy Project Grant Co-coordinator
• Facilitated District Social Studies Fair 2015
• Wrote Region IV curriculum guide 1998
• Wrote district pacing guide, curriculum map, district test, and unpacking the curriculum
• Facilitated several district-level professional development programs
• Sponsor of Early College Academy Legal Eagles, Mock Trial
• Instructor and coach for We the People National Competition 2016
• State Teacher Cadre for Common Core in Social Studies
• We The People Congressional District Coordinator - District 6
• Member of Stand for Louisiana
• Trained in Common Core by Achieve the Core
• Presenter at State Leader Conference for Common Core Integration in Social Studies
• Presenter at (State) Council for Social Studies conferences since 2005
• Presenter for Center for Law and Civic Education Conference for 8 years
• Presented for district professional development since 1999
• Participant at We The People Summer Institutes in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009
• Teach American History participant 2006-2013
• Certified timer for We The People competition at National and State completion in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016
• Mentor Teacher for educators - We The People
• Attended National Social Studies Conferences in 2002, 2005, 2013, 2015, and 2016
• Attended ISTE National Conference 2019
• Attended State Council for Social Studies conferences
• Sponsor of the Dance team, Pep Squad, Cheerleaders, and Soccer
• Prom coordinator 2006-present
• Team co-sponsor High School baseball

• District Social Studies Instructional Coach, Support Social Studies teachers in grades 6-12 in 21 schools to increase teaching capacity., Created lessons and activities for individual teachers and entire district personnel., Created district-level curriculum guides incorporating La. Department Of Education (LDOE) resources with district resources and self-created activities to assist teachers in implementing new 2022 standards and materials., Created item-set district assessments for grades 6-12 in US History, Civics, Economics, World Civilization, and Law Studies., Organized and staffed district professional development days for teachers several times each year., Trained teachers on various teaching strategies and digital platforms., Headed teacher committees for numerous district projects such as vetting resources, unpacking and planning curriculum, writing curriculum, and writing benchmark assessments and activities., Created elementary curriculum booklets to supplement teachers' activities., Lead school-wide professional learning communities weekly/daily in 21 schools., Worked with school administrators to meet their needs in growing teacher efficiency., Attended multiple conferences, including LCSS, NCSS, ASCD, and ISTE., Created curriculum for courses that did not have state standards in African American Studies, middle and high school, and Law Studies., Researched and vetted various textbooks and online platforms for Social Studies classrooms., Observed teachers and gave feedback to grow teacher’s capacity., Social Studies Instructor and Special Education Instructor.
• Social Studies Instructor and Special Education Instructor, Northside High School, Lafayette, LA, 08/1996, 08/2008, Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students., Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, or social studies., Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests., Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations., Enforced all administration policies and rules governing students., Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities., Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health., Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate., Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students., Guided and counseled students with adjustment or academic problems and special academic interests., Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools., Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems., Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations., Prepared for assigned classes and provided written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors., Consulted with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress., Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula., Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs., Sponsored extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests., Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence., Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine students' strengths and areas of need., Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors., Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations., Prepared and ran district professional developments., Led multiple breakout sessions during professional developments., Collaborated with instructors in other disciplines to create meaningful, engaging seminars and learning experiences., Created the district social studies end-of-year exams for grades 5-12.
• Store Manager, CLOTHESTIME INC., Lafayette, LA, 09/1986, 08/1996, Planned and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs., Oversaw regional and local sales managers and their staff., Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determined profitability., Directed, coordinated, and reviewed activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping and in receiving and shipping operations., Coordinated the development of additional stores in new regions of the state., Recruited, interviewed, and trained new staff to operate effectively in new locations., Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures., Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.

• State Bias Review Committee to review new State Testing (LEAP) questions for Civics.
• Parliamentarian for the (State) Louisiana Council for Social Studies Executive Board, 2015- present
• ICivics National Educator Trainer, 2016 - present
• ActiveClassroom National Trainer, 2015- present
• Created interactive lessons and aligned Louisiana 2022 Standards for Capital Park Museum
• Teacher mentor for the Center for Civic Education James Madison Legacy Progam.
• I created units of study for the DBQ Project.
• Teacher Advisor for George Washington Teacher mentors at Mount Vernon.

• Teacher of the Year for Lafayette ParishSchool District in 2000
• Teacher of the Year in 2000, 2009 and 2013, 2019
• Teacher Super Star Hero for Stand

• Teacher of the Year for Lafayette Parish in 2000
• Teacher of the Year at Northside High School in 2000
• Teacher of the Year at Early College Academy in 2009, 2013, and 2019
• Teacher Super Star Hero for Stand Louisiana