JAMIE NIKOLAI
Mendota Heights,MN
Summary
Adaptable professional with 18 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, and workflow prioritization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Learning Designer and Educator
Independent School District 196
Apple Valley, MN
08.2011 - Current
- Site initiatives and projects, managing 20+ educators
- Engage stakeholders through daily communication
- Analyze and synthesize data to increase learning outcomes by 20%
- Use multiple software platforms and information systems to create efficiencies and analyze data
- Evaluate teaching strategies and student learning outcomes
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of learning tools to continually improve learning platforms
- Collaborate with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of learners
- Effectively implement best practices and principles in creation of instructional materials
- Research and incorporate current environmental and education trends
- Design course materials and implement use in classroom
- Target diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Communications Intern
Minneapolis, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed plans and materials to communicate organizational activities that were beneficial to environment and other important social issues
- Updated and maintained content posted on web
- Conferred with other managers to identify trends or key group interests and to provide advice on business decisions.
Educator
Independent School District
WEST ST. PAUL, MN
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed, designed and taught curriculum aligned with Minnesota state standards
- Designed and coordinated specialized, practical learning opportunities outside classroom including prairie field studies and water quality testing
- Worked closely with community partners, including Science Museum of Minnesota and Dodge Nature Center to create environmental science curriculum
- Integrated technology to enhance curriculum
- Communicated with stakeholders
- Developed vision for successful ESTEM grant proposal, resulting in receipt of $2.2 million grant, developed implementation plan for using grant funds
Education
MBA - PROJECTED CANDIDATE
Carlson School of Management
Minneapolis, MN 01.2020 - 12.2024
M. ED - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN 01.2008 - 05.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 08.1999 - 12.2003
Skills
Project ManagementStrategic planningInstructional presentationsEnvironmental ScienceInstructional StrategiesInstruction and LeadershipUnderstanding of Science
Data Collection
Report writing
G-Suite
Attention to Detail
Planning and Coordination
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- North American Association for Environmental Education
- Minnesota Science Teacher Association
- Association for Talent Development
Timeline
Communications Intern
06.2022 - 08.2022
MBA - PROJECTED CANDIDATE
Carlson School of Management
01.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Learning Designer and Educator
Independent School District 196
08.2011 - Current
Educator
Independent School District
01.2009 - 01.2011
M. ED - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2008 - 05.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Education
University of St. Thomas
08.1999 - 12.2003