JULIA NICKELS
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in English Language Arts. Proven ability to enhance student learning through innovative teaching strategies and personalized instruction. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Elmwood Local Schools
10.2010 - Current
- Employed formal and anecdotal assessments to monitor student progress.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared and distributed WAP's, WEP's and progress reports using SameGoal.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' understanding of core concepts across subjects.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Reviewed revised, and updated Gifted and Talented curriculum annually according to state standards, ensuring continued alignment with best practices in the field.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among students.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Served as an advocate for gifted learners within the school community by promoting awareness of their unique needs and challenges.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through the integration of inquiry-based learning methods within the curriculum.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on individual student needs and learning styles for maximum growth.
- Implemented project-based learning approaches to promote creativity, problem-solving abilities, and deeper understanding of course material.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring each student''s unique needs were met and promoting academic success.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
ESL Teacher
Bowling Green Language Institute
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Enhanced students' understanding of English grammar by creating interactive lesson plans.
- Sought out and incorporated feedback from students to continuously refine teaching methods and materials.
- Conducted regular assessment of student progress, providing detailed feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Designed and administered language proficiency assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional planning.
- Facilitated language immersion experiences, significantly boosting students' conversational skills.
- Organized extracurricular language clubs, offering students additional opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Teacher
Montague Charter Academy
10.2000 - 06.2007
- Taught all subjects to ESL students in Preschool, Kindergarten, and 2nd grade.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH06-1997
High School Diploma -
Eastwood High School
Pemberville, OH06-1988
Skills
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Individualized learning plans
- Cognitive development
- Enrichment activities
- Mathematical reasoning
- Advanced placement preparation
- Intellectual challenge
- Underachievement intervention
- Research-based instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Assessment analysis
- Twice-exceptional support
- Gifted identification
- Gifted curriculum alignment
- Acceleration strategies
- Student engagement
- Data-driven decision making
- Progress monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Self motivation
- Behavioral management
Accomplishments
- Introduced the idea of and was instrumental in the implementing of all day Kindergarten at Montague Charter Academy.
- Used Google apps to develop Gifted tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Elementary (1-8) License
- 5 Year Professional Kindergarten-Primary (K-3) License
- Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12) Endorsement
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Elmwood Local Schools
10.2010 - Current
ESL Teacher
Bowling Green Language Institute
08.2007 - 10.2010
Teacher
Montague Charter Academy
10.2000 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Education
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Toledo
High School Diploma -
Eastwood High School
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