GINA NICOLAS
North Miami,FL
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in the educational classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches. Adaptable and focused teacher with demonstrated success in managing organized classrooms, updating records and providing both group and individualized instruction. Proficient in helping advanced, struggling and special needs students enhance learning. Experienced with education instruction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Took over 5th grade class for 4 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents, including details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Administered quizzes and tests, and documented grades.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Acted as stand-in for teachers to manage 32-student 5th grade classrooms.
- Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
Health Insurance Agent
Connexion Point LLC
Sunrise, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
- Verified insurance coverage by telephone and online to guarantee proper reimbursement of benefits and estimate patients' financial responsibilities.
- Contacted insurance companies to discuss and resolve unpaid claims and incorrectly paid claims.
- Scanned, received and sent faxes to appropriate departments, including insurance claims, co-pay assistance information and patient documentation.
- Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
- Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
- Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations.
- Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.
Health Insurance Agent
Convey Health Solutions
Miramar, FL
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Created sources for continuous client referrals within community and with businesses.
- Responded to customer calls within few hours to swiftly resolve issues and answer questions.
- Directed few employees and preferred partners to facilitate sales and renewals of stop-loss products.
- Attended to inbound calls from consumers to enroll in insurance plans.
- Explain the benefits and features of the various healthcare plans that were available.
- Qualified, educated and enroll individuals into health care plans that met their healthcare needs.
- Enrolled consumers based on compliance and training requirements to sell appropriate products.
- Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
Teacher
Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy
Miami Gardens, FL
01.2009 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
- Connected with parents and community organizations to promote involvement.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and implemented after-school student writing workshop for college application essays.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Coordinated education-based field trips from start to completion.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and online assignments.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida A&M University
Skills
- License Health Agent (240)
- Notary Public (Florida)
- Fluent: Creole (Haitian)
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Access
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Continuing Education
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Curriculum Development
- Elementary education
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Testing and grading
- Teacher Support
- Student-centered learning
- Experiential learning
Timeline
Student Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Health Insurance Agent
Connexion Point LLC
08.2016 - Current
Health Insurance Agent
Convey Health Solutions
06.2015 - 08.2016
Teacher
Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy
01.2009 - 06.2015
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida A&M University