Deborah Nicholson
Lake Oswego,OR
Summary
Experienced Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Climate Specialist
Portland Public School District
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Created individual interventions to support students throughout their day.
- Facilitated The School Climate team implementing PBIS
- Supported School Administration in day-to-day duties
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
First and Second Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District
09.1998 - 06.2017
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR06.1995
Skills
- Educational Problem Identification
- Individual and Family Support
- Administration Collaboration
- Excellent computer and technical skills
- Skilled classroom manager
- Dedicated to quickly build relationships with students and staff
Accomplishments
Received a Fulbright Seminar Abroad Scholarship to Argentina in 2012 for 4 weeks of travel throughout Argentina learning about their culture, government, education system and much more.
Timeline
School Climate Specialist
Portland Public School District
09.2017 - 06.2023
First and Second Grade Teacher
Portland Public School District
09.1998 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
Pacific University