Lauren Hicks
Galveston
Summary
Third-year secondary English/Language Arts educator looking to create a classroom culture, incorporate both old and new literature in the E/LA classroom, and create cross-connections in different content areas. Implements previous educational practicum and student teaching experiences to drive the creation of curriculum, as well as previously used curriculum revision. Driven third-year teacher, willing to learn, ask questions, collaborate with veteran educators, as well as participate in extracurricular activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
9th Grade English Teacher
Delphi Community School Corporation
Delphi
03.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse 9th grade English curriculum.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student critical thinking skills.
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through tests and assignments for feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra assistance in reading and writing.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Maintained records of attendance and grades for each student enrolled in 9th grade English classes.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to provide regular updates on academic performance.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect in the classroom by emphasizing positive behaviors and discouraging negative ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: English/Language Arts
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Delphi Community High School
Delphi, IN05.2019
Skills
- Develop course content
- Creating state standard-driven lessons
- Collaboration
- Implementation of technology in the E/LA classroom
- Willingness to learn and ask questions
- Adaptability
- Classroom management
- Literature analysis
- Google classroom
- Group leadership
- Lesson planning
Teaching Experience
Delphi Community High School - 9th + 11th Grade English
1/23 - 5/23
Mentor Teachers: Shonda Isaacs + Jacob Mroczkiewicz
References
Shonda Isaacs: Mentor Teacher:
-765-586-5693
-isaacss@delphi.k12.in.us
Jacob Mroczkiewicz: Mentor Teacher:
-765-585-8052
-mroczkiewiczj@delphi.k12.in.us
Jeff Spanke: Former Professor:
-317-727-8218
-jtspanke@bsu.edu
Affiliations
- Sponsor of the Freshman Class, Student Council, and S.A.D.D.(Students Against Destructive Decisions).
- Student Council - 1 Year
- S.A.D.D. - 2 Years
- Freshman Class Sponsor - 2 Years
Timeline
9th Grade English Teacher
Delphi Community School Corporation
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: English/Language Arts
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
Delphi Community High School
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