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FranChester Hicks

***** ********* ******* **. *******, TX 77066 832-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Education

Tarleton State UNIVERSITY, STEPHENVILLE, tx Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences Child Development and

Family Studies

Region IV Alternative Teacher Certification ( Finished classes: Needs to take EC-6 Certification test)

Experience

Care Giver/ Nanny October 2012- Present

Northwoods Early Learning Center Preschool Houston, TX 77066

Teacher February 2012- Oct 2012

McNabb Elementary School Spring ISD– Houston, TX

Paraprofessional: Assistant Teacher 10/2010 to November 2011

Special Education Structured Learning (Autism)

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere

• Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics

• Knows the teacher’s content area and how to teach it

• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the

curriculum to the needs of pupils

• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences

• Has the ability to:

Use current technology to enhance instruction.

Use technology for record-keeping and research

Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program

Facilitates monitors and assesses student learning

Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports

Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans

Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members

Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the

students

Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of

student's work

Supervises student environment, students and volunteers

Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community

Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.

Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession

Other related duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Demands:

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual

abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift

items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions,

be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure

Northwood Early Learning Center Houston, TX

Assistant Teacher 03/2010 - 10/2010

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans

• Create programs and art project based on the lessons

• Contact and record all meetings and interactions with parents

• Document the weekly progress of students

• Maintain classroom management and safety

ChildTime Preschool Houston, TX

Preschool Teacher 01/ 2009- 12/ 2009

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans

• Create programs and art project based on the lessons

• Contact and record all meetings and interactions with parents

• Document the weekly progress of students

• Maintain classroom management and safety

Casa Esperanza de los Niños (Foster Care) 05/2008 - 08/2008

Assistant Teacher Houston, TX

• Assisted in Direct Supervision and Classroom Management of Children

• Provided Tutoring to Assigned Children

• Provided Leadership and Monitoring of Group Activities

• Provided any Physical Assistance Required by any Children with Physical or Motor

Challenges.

• Participated in Documentation of Progress Reports or any Behavioral Issues

• Participated in General Reading and Math Skill Maintenance Activities

• Assisted in the Mediation of any Conflict between Children.

• Provided Lessons in Cooking and Crafts

• Participated in Games Specific to the Educational Needs of the children

• Developed week-long Themed Activities for the Children

• Assisted with Transportation and Supervision on Field Trips

Once Upon a Child 05/ 2007-08/ 2007

Sales Associate Houston, TX

Open the store and close the store

Assist in the daily drawer counts

Assist Customers in the purchasing and sailing of items

Restock inventory

• Team member

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