| Julie R. Hicks |
| Education: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR (accredited by NCATE) Overall GPA: 3.7 Graduated with Highest Ranking in Education Division Graduation Date: May 1998 Certified Texas Teacher Grades 1-8 Experience: 6 years of teaching Experience: 4th grade Math, Science, Social Studies Teacher 1 year (August 2005 - May 2006) Fielder Elementary, Katy, Texas 4th grade Language Arts Teacher 1 year (August 2004 - May 2005) Briargrove Elementary, Houston, Texas 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher 2 years (August 2001 - May 2003) Parkwood Hill Intermediate, Keller, Texas 6th grade Language Arts Teacher 1 year (August 2002 - May 2001) Parkwood Hill Intermediate, Keller, Texas 5th grade Computer Teacher 1 year (August 1999 - May 2000) Chisholm Trail Intermediate, Keller, Texas Responsibilities: *Prepared and taught lesson plans daily *Helped students develop a love for reading *Taught creative writing so students develop their own style *Provided students a thorough understanding of United States History *Evaluated students' progress on a regular basis *Communicated with parents on a regular basis *Managed student behavior *Created bulletin boards and other decorations for the learning environment *Instructed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Skills Training: *Gifted/Talented Training (over 60 hours) *Instructional Technology *Six Write Traits *New Jersey Writing Project *Love and Logic |