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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Community Service
Certification
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Colleen Nicolosi

Colleen Nicolosi

Madeira Beach,FL

Summary

Highly skilled and results-oriented educator with 35 years of teaching experience, program direction, and resource management. Recognized for motivating learners at all stages of life. Seeking to leverage expertise in educating and assisting adults in their insurance needs.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Teacher

Hillsborough County Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught Art to K-5th grade students in two schools, totaling 46 classes per week and over 800 students, including those with disabilities.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance in class.
  • Managed supply inventory and budget for art materials, ensuring resources were available for all projects.
  • Supervised after-school activities related to Art club meetings or competitions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.

ELA Teacher

Hillsborough County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Taught in 5th, 3rd, and 2nd grades.
  • Increased ELA scores by 185% resulting in the school grade rising from a D to a high C.
  • Successfully integrated the principles of the 7 Mindsets SEL Curriculum into daily classroom activities.
  • Served as an exemplary teacher by implementing FranklinCovey's Leader in Me principles
  • Spearheaded the implementation and demonstration of Student Led Conferences to colleagues

ELA Teacher

Lee County Schools
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Taught 5th grade English Language Arts and Science in a Title 1 school
  • Received prestigious honor as a 2015 Lee County Schools' Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction.
  • Implemented The Promoting Science among English Language Learners (P-SELL) Scale-Up project, a stand-alone, science curricular and professional development intervention
  • Maximized efficiency by implementing online educational tools such as Renaissance Learning and FastMath.

ELA Teacher

Freeport School District
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Taught English Language Arts in a Title 1 school at the fifth grade level.
  • Developed and executed innovative Personalized Mastery System pilot program on district and state scales, while creating student-centered evidence plans as part of the system's development.
  • Boosted reading comprehension by one full year in just one semester for 90% of students
  • Supervised special education para-educator.
  • Established effective communication with parents regarding student progress.

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
04.2011 - 08.2014
  • Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
  • Asked key questions prompting specific student responses to assess tutoring session progress.
  • Fostered open communication among tutor, teacher, and student's family members to create a positive learning environment.
  • Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes.

Instructional Coach

Holy Family
08.1994 - 04.2011
  • Maintained oversight of budgetary responsibilities above $120,000
  • Planned, and conducted staff development sessions.
  • Trained motivational speakers, equipping them with the skills to deliver impactful presentations.
  • Managed the selection and implementation of textbooks and resources.
  • Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
  • Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources for the purpose of formulating actionable improvement plans. Conducted needs analysis at schools to identify areas requiring additional support.
  • Evaluated existing curricula materials for accuracy and relevance to current educational standards.
  • Communicated with students, guardians, peers and school administrators to foster strong relationships.
  • Successfully created instructional materials and coursework for diverse audiences of 20-100 individuals
  • Designed and managed a website and blog.

Education Manager

ATAP Learning Center
05.1998 - 08.1998
  • Managed over 100 students during a six-week summer program.
  • Trained and managed staff and teachers, while also overseeing the recruitment process.
  • Liaised between staff, parents, and students to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Troubleshooting any issues was my responsibility.
  • Provided feedback to faculty members regarding instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
  • Created surveys to measure customer satisfaction with educational services.
  • Prepared reports outlining progress made by students throughout the academic year.
  • Ensured compliance with state, federal, and local regulations related to education standards and requirements.
  • Maintained records of student performance and attendance.

Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Rockford
08.1985 - 08.1994
  • Provided instruction to students across multiple grade levels including Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 8th grades.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.

Education

Masters of Adult Community Leadership -

Regis University
Denver, CO
01.2000

Bachelor of Education -

Northern Illinois University
IL

Art K-12 Certified -

Reading Endorsed -

Educational Media Specialist PK-12 certified -

Skills

  • Goal-Oriented
  • Community Engagement
  • Performance Tracking
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Active Listening
  • Client Relations
  • Task Prioritization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Group Presentations
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Time management abilities
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Suite
  • Zoom
  • Adobe Premier
  • Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

Accomplishments

  • Director of Youth/Young Adult Ministry - Evangelized over 5,000 youth, many are now working in ministry today
  • Teacher - Awarded 2016 Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction
  • Raised ELA scores by 185% thus raising the school grade from a D to a high C Increased reading comprehension scores in 60% of students by a full year in one semester

Community Service

  • Board Member, ATAP Education, Kansas City, MO
  • Capital Campaign Volunteer, Freeport Health Network, Freeport, IL
  • Genesis Recovery Group Facilitator, Holy Family Church, Rockford, IL
  • Rainbows for All God's Children, Divorce Recovery Group Facilitator, St. Edward Parish, Rockford, IL

Certification

  • Passed Florida 2-15 Health, Life, and Annuities exam
  • K-6 Teaching License

Affiliations

  • Assistant Swim Coach - FAST Swim Team
  • Performed as a Back Up Singer for Barry Manilow in concert
  • Twirled the fire baton at my high school football games as a Freeport Pretzel and never set our mascot, Mister Twister, on fire.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Art Teacher

Hillsborough County Schools
08.2021 - Current

ELA Teacher

Hillsborough County Schools
08.2016 - 07.2021

ELA Teacher

Lee County Schools
08.2015 - 07.2016

ELA Teacher

Freeport School District
08.2014 - 07.2015

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
04.2011 - 08.2014

Education Manager

ATAP Learning Center
05.1998 - 08.1998

Instructional Coach

Holy Family
08.1994 - 04.2011

Teacher

Catholic Diocese of Rockford
08.1985 - 08.1994

Masters of Adult Community Leadership -

Regis University

Bachelor of Education -

Northern Illinois University

Art K-12 Certified -

Reading Endorsed -

Educational Media Specialist PK-12 certified -

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