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Heather Nicosia

Conroe,TX

Summary

Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, Grade 4

WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2018 - Current
  • Consistently achieve high scores and facilitate growth for students
  • Received 3 years of training by TCRWP as a project school campus
  • Proficient in implementing technology to enhance learning outcomes
  • Developed a daily curriculum for grammar resulting in increased writing scores for the campus; endorsed by district data coaches
  • Contributing member of the Curriculum Leadership Team for the campus
  • Served as a Safety Committee member for 3 years
  • Skilled in interpreting data to drive student growth
  • Taught all subjects in both in-person and online settings, specializing in English Language Arts
  • Maintained high expectations for student performance and conduct.
  • Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
  • Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

Co-Owner

PALLOTTAS ITALIAN GRILL
01.2009 - Current
  • Purchased restaurant in 2009 as a co-owner
  • Wrote training manuals and a training program for the company, and trained the staff on all aspects of the restaurant.

Student Teacher, Grade 2

WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assisted host teacher in increasing Math scores on the first district checkpoint
  • Demonstrated strong increases in student learning for the TEA teacher work sample through data collection on pre and post assessments
  • Managed student behavior with positive reinforcement through the Class Dojo application
  • Created tracking sheets for small groups to access learning deficits and strengths to help guide instruction and interventions with precision
  • Collaborated with the second grade team to write impactful, differentiated lesson plans, and created engaging lessons that infused technology to impact learning.

Pre-K Paraprofessional Aide

WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Supported the teacher in preparing instructional materials
  • Worked with assigned children under the teacher's supervision or guidance
  • Established and maintained high standards of student behavior, consistent with the district and school policies (CHAMPS school)
  • Assisted in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and arranging literacy and math stations.

General Manager

BATH JUNKIE
02.2008 - 04.2010
  • Formed and implemented a training program to increase product knowledge and increase sales.

General Manager, Assistant Manager, Administrative Manager, & Merchandising Manager

ULTA
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Led team to the Club of Excellence in 2006, as a top performing store in the company
  • Houston District Champion for customer service standards, coached market on standards of service though training and accountability
  • Also district champion in two other categories
  • Created training outlines for new hires on operational procedures and product knowledge
  • Coached and developed staff and members of management within my store and at other locations in the district to prepare them for internal promotions.

Head Trainer and Office Manager of Accounts

PALLOTTAS ITALIAN GRILL
05.2000 - 02.2002
  • Head Trainer and Office Manager of Accounts at PALLOTTAS ITALIAN GRILL from May 2000 to Feb 2002.

Education

B.A Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education -

WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, Utah
12.2017

Skills

  • Classroom Organization
  • Curriculum Design
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student Engagement
  • Literacy development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Organizational Skills
  • Technology Integration
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Distance Learning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Certification

  • PRAXIS Multiple Subjects and Pedagogy Exam, 08/01/16
  • Texas State Tests, 2016
  • ESL Certified

Timeline

Teacher, Grade 4

WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2018 - Current

Student Teacher, Grade 2

WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2017 - 12.2017

Pre-K Paraprofessional Aide

WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2016 - 06.2017

Co-Owner

PALLOTTAS ITALIAN GRILL
01.2009 - Current

General Manager

BATH JUNKIE
02.2008 - 04.2010

General Manager, Assistant Manager, Administrative Manager, & Merchandising Manager

ULTA
01.2001 - 01.2008

Head Trainer and Office Manager of Accounts

PALLOTTAS ITALIAN GRILL
05.2000 - 02.2002

B.A Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education -

WESTERN GOVENORS UNIVERSITY
  • PRAXIS Multiple Subjects and Pedagogy Exam, 08/01/16
  • Texas State Tests, 2016
  • ESL Certified
Heather Nicosia