Andrea Nicole "Nikki" Braaten
Carrington
Summary
Motivated educator with experience guiding students using innovative teaching methods. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social-emotional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Carrington Public School
08.2017 - Current
- Instructed students individually or in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Maintained a safe, respectful classroom environment by reinforcing positive behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Implemented a variety of technologies, including SmartBoard, Seesaw, IXL, Osmos, Blooket, and Coding.
Performer
Dakota Prairie Regional Center For The Arts
06.2016 - Current
- Rehearsed without absence and performed in 12-28 shows each season.
- Incorporated feedback to improve upcoming performances.
- Collaborated with cast members.
- Memorized scripts with dialogue, music, and choreography.
Server
Crossroads Golf Course
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and orderly area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple guests and tasks simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Education
Master of Education -
Valley City State University
2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Dakota
2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative work
- Multimedia instruction
- Standard implementation
- Student engagement
- STEM
- Flexible and empathetic
Teresa Pierson
4th grade co-teacher
701-400-2283
Jenna Helseth
Principal
701-302-0341
Training, Activities, & Honors
- Licensed teacher grades 1-8, Substitute teacher K-12
- Minor in Mathematics
- CPR/AED/First-Aid/Concussion
- 5th and 6th grade girls' basketball coach (7 years)
- 7th and 8th grade girls' basketball coach (7 years)
- Volleyball line judge and basketball clock keeper
- 4.0 GPA at Valley City State University
- Summa Cum Laude (4.0) at the University of North Dakota
- 2013 Valedictorian from Carrington High School
Timeline
Server
Crossroads Golf Course
06.2018 - 08.2023
4th Grade Teacher
Carrington Public School
08.2017 - Current
Performer
Dakota Prairie Regional Center For The Arts
06.2016 - Current
Master of Education -
Valley City State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Dakota
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