Elizabeth Hick

K- 8 Instructional Math Coach                                       Fall 2006 - Present 

Hill Central Music Academy, New Haven, Connecticut                

 

• Support K - 8 mathematics teachers in methods and instruction  district 

• Analyze data to identify areas of concern

• Model K-8 instruction to new and marginal teachers to meet district goals

• Assist small groups of students to achieve mastery

• Serve on the principal's leadership team

• Act as liaison between school and math department

• Collaborate with grade level teams to improve differentiated instruction

• Present Math  Professional Development to district and school-wide audiences

 

 

Mathematics Teacher                                             Fall 2004 - Spring 2006

Nathan Hale School, New Haven, Connecticut                                     

                                                                    

• Prepared and taught seventh and eighth grade Mathematics and Algebra I

• Led advisory group bimonthly encouraging students to positively approach life situations

• Tutored students weekly in Algebra and basic math skills

• Accustomed students to proper daily use of the TI-83 Graphing Calculator

• Provided lesson modifications and differentiated instruction

 

 

Mathematics and Science Teacher                     Fall 1999 - Spring 2001

Worthington Hooker School, New Haven, Connecticut                                   

 

• Prepared and taught seventh and eighth grade Mathematics, Algebra I, and Science

• Coached Math Team and entered MATHCOUNTS competition

• Organized school Science Fair with city and state finalists

 

 

Mathematics Teacher                                               Fall 1997  - Spring 1999

Jackie Robinson School, New Haven, Connecticut                                                 

• Prepared and taught seventh and eighth grade Mathematics

• Fostered CMT Summer Academy

• SPMT member

 

 

Student Teacher                                                        Fall 1996

DePaolo Middle School, Southington Connecticut  

                                               

• Prepared lessons and taught seventh and eighth grade Physical Science

• Observed various teaching styles

• Acquired classroom management skills

 

 

Water Science Instructor                                           Fall 1995 - Spring 1996

Regional Water Authority, New Haven, Connecticut

                                            

• Instructed students through hands-on Water Science lessons

• Traveled throughout New Haven County providing science lessons for various student