Candace J.

Hicks
1701 College Avenue P.O. Box 1467, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-526-4453 chicks@mail.umw.edu Objectives: To obtain a position within an elementary school as a K-5th grade teacher to show my dedication towards enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children. Education, Honors, and Certifications: Master of Science in Elementary Education, expected May 2014 University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA Research Project: Using Concept Maps to Comprehend Virginia Studies Eligible for VA Licensure, K-6 GPA: 3.6 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2013 University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member CPR/First-Aid/AED Training Key Qualifications:
Will be certified in Elementary (K-6) Education Able to plan and instruct in each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Able to incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction, as well as, develop and conduct inter-grade activities. Can implement technological approaches to subject material

Skills:
Able to use Smart Board technology Proficient with Microsoft Word programs: Word, PowerPoint, Excel Performance experience in dance Able to work under pressure to meet targets and can handle challenging environments Excellent planning and organizational skills

Relevant Experience: Student Teacher, Harrison Road Elementary School, Fredericksburg, VA, Spring 2014 Teaching all subjects in a 4th grade class of 25 students Developing units in Virginia Studies and other subjects Designing units which meet SOL requirements Adapt lessons for the students with special needs in the classroom Extended Practicum, , Fall 2013 Taught various subjects in a 2nd grade classroom of 23 students Developed a unit on Magnetism Practicum
Hartwood Elementary School, 4th grade, 20 hours, Stafford, VA, Spring 2013 Rocky Run Elementary School, 1st grade, 40 hours, Stafford, VA, Fall 2012 Chancellor Elementary School, 2nd grade, 25 hours, Fredericksburg, VA, Spring 2012 Battlefield Middle School, 6th grade, 50 hours, Fredericksburg, VA, Fall 2011 Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School, Kindergarten, 60 hours, Stafford, VA, Spring 2011 Riverview Elementary School, Kindergarten, 25 hours, Spotsylvania, VA, Fall 2010

Additional Experience: After-School Tutor/Remediation, Friends of family and Harrison Road Elementary, Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Hall Council President, University of Mary Washington, Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Activities: Kappa Delta Pi Society, Student Education Association, Young Life Fellowship, Alpha Mu Sigma, Young Women Leadership Program, Association of Residence Halls Executive Board