Jolene Nickel
Lewisburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic education professional with extensive experience in various school environments, adept at developing innovative lesson plans and fostering positive learning environments. Proven ability in curriculum design and strong communication skills enhance student engagement and success. Skilled in utilizing course management software and building relationships with diverse learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Long-term ESL Substitute
Lewisburg Area School District
Lewisburg, USA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared and executed lesson plans for diverse groups of learners grades K- 4.
- Monitored student progress and outcomes to ensure effective learning paths.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum and lessons, ensuring seamless learning continuity.
- Fostered supportive, positive, and safe learning environment for students.
Education Specialist
Transitions of PA
Lewisburg, USA
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Presented lessons to diverse populations across 3 counties, focusing on building and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Coordinated curriculum development with colleagues to address needs of various student populations.
- Completed training on a range of topics related to supporting mental health, trauma, and reaching diverse community populations.
- Maintained records of outreach efforts to ensure compliance with non-profit funding requirements.
- Fulfilled various support role requirements of Transitions direct-services advocates.
ESL Support Aide
Mifflinburg Area School District
Mifflinburg, USA
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided one-on-one instruction to enhance English language comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and study skills.
- Supported English language learners across elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school classrooms.
- Created lessons and instructional materials to aid student comprehension of classroom content.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to assist all students, ensuring inclusive learning environments.
Ballroom Dance Instructor and Coach
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, USA
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Instructed 8 classes of Ballroom and Latin Dance each semester, fostering student engagement and skill development.
- Designed and implemented curriculum and syllabus, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student learning objectives.
- Organization and coordination of competition schedules and travel arrangements.
- Organized and executed university-wide dance events, enhancing community involvement and promoting dance culture on campus.
- Management and maintenance of course materials on University web page.
- Http://www.psu.edu
Education
ESL Endorsement - K-12
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit
05-2017
Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language -
International TEFL Academy
Chicago, Illinois03-2014
B.A. - French, History Minor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan05-2001
Medical Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04-2026
Skills
- English language instruction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson plan development
- Student engagement
- Instruction delivery
- Cultural sensitivity
- Cultural exchange
- Training student teaching assistants in my ballroom classes
- Familiarity with online classroom tools such as Moodle
- Course management software
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative correspondence
- Student correspondence
- Documentation
- Records management
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Relationship management
- Task management
- Public Speaking
- Writing
Affiliations
USISTD, Associate Certification in International Ballroom
Accomplishments
- Graduate Phi Beta Kappa
- Golden Key Society
Volunteer Experience
- Wailuku Elementary School, Kindergarten Volunteer, 01/01/19, 03/31/20, Wailuku, HI
- Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Adult Education ESL Volunteer, 01/01/16, 09/30/18, Milton, PA
- Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania, Elementary Education K-2, ESL and Kindergarten Volunteer, 01/01/17, 05/31/17
- State College High School, Secondary Education 9-12, ESL Social Studies and English Volunteer, 01/01/17, 05/31/17
Publications
Ask me to Dance: An Introduction to Ballroom and Latin Dancing, Jolene M. Nickel, Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2014
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/21/78
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: American
Languages
French
Professional
German
Professional
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Long-term ESL Substitute
Lewisburg Area School District
03.2024 - 06.2024
Education Specialist
Transitions of PA
03.2022 - 06.2023
ESL Support Aide
Mifflinburg Area School District
12.2017 - 06.2021
Ballroom Dance Instructor and Coach
Pennsylvania State University
01.2015 - 08.2015
ESL Endorsement - K-12
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit
Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language -
International TEFL Academy
B.A. - French, History Minor
University of Michigan
Medical Assistant
Penn Foster Career School