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Education
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Certification
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CHRISTIANA NICOLAOU

Queens,NY

Summary

A skilled and professional educator who is recognized for possessing a blend of transferable skills encompassing organization, project management, conflict resolution, collaboration, flexibility, and communication. Experiences in education have spanned across various grade levels, consistently maintaining open communication with parents, adapting teaching strategies to address diverse student needs, and effectively collaborating while managing multiple tasks daily. The demonstrated adaptability and proficiency in organizational and project management make this individual an ideal candidate for collaborative and dynamic professional environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Middle Village Prep
08.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement creative and standards-aligned lesson plans for ELA curriculum
  • Integrated technology into student's curriculum daily
  • Conducted formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback to students and parents
  • Collaborated with co-teacher and colleagues to plan and execute cross-curricular projects
  • Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students, fostering inclusive classroom environments.

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills
  • Helped students develop academic, social, and emotional skills for long-term success.

1st Grade Leave Replacement

Gribbins Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
  • Maintained open and consistent communication with parents through regular updates, newsletters, and parent-teacher conferences
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Jackson Avenue Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Organized instruction within classrooms ranging from K-4
  • Kept students on task with positive strategies and modifications made when necessary
  • Incorporated technology into students' learning activities.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Master of Arts - Childhood Education

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2016

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Project Management
  • Collaborative
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Flexibility
  • Communication
  • Student Evaluation and Assessment
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Behavior Management
  • Writing instruction

Certification

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Certificate

Google Certified Educator

Apple Teacher

FlipGrid Certified

Timeline

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Middle Village Prep
08.2023 - Current

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023

1st Grade Leave Replacement

Gribbins Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Jackson Avenue Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Childhood Education

Adelphi University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Adelphi University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Nassau Community College
CHRISTIANA NICOLAOU