Nancy Doucette
Troy,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic, self-directed educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. Skilled in the design of innovative, challenging and enriching activities that address the needs and interests of students. Possess outstanding communication skills; present information in a variety of ways emphasizing relevance of class material to the world beyond the classroom. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all staff members and establishes quality relationships with students. Experience in: Curriculum Design and Development Classroom Management Differentiated Instruction Student-Centered Learning Cooperative Learning Multicultural Awareness Student Motivation Student Assessment Interactive Learning Whole Group Learning
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Third Grade Teacher
Troy City Schools
Troy, Ohio
08.2006 - Current
- Assume full responsibility for classroom, providing continuity and enhancement of the learning process.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Served as Team Leader
- Participated on curriculum committees to coordinate districts mandates in scope and sequence planning and new curriculum adoption
- Mentored new teachers through the RESA process
- Mentored student teachers in my classroom and high school seniors from our district’s teacher academy.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
General Education Fourth Grade Teacher
Kerman Floyd Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Part of school team that achieved the California Distinguished Schools Award for school achievement and improvement, and school team that exceeded state achievement/improvement goals
- Coordinate and design curriculum and lesson plans to meet state standards, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies.
- Researched and initiated procedures to successfully include autistic children in classroom and playground learning and social activities
- Maintained a learning environment within the classroom that was inclusive of all students using a variety of classroom management techniques and the district character counts program
- Coordinated and collaborated various activities with fourth grade team including a fourth grade musical
- Implemented technology within the classroom
- Utilized a variety of assessment methods
- Report to parents on student progress, including conferences, open house and back-to-school nights.
Reading Tutor
01.2001 - 05.2004
- Assess and remediate reading difficulties of children at request of parents and teachers.
Student Teacher
Clovis and Fresno CA School Districts
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Assume all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher, including classroom management, writing lesson plans to meet state and district standards, student assessment and student record maintenance.
Director of Special Events
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Fresno, California
12.1996 - 04.1999
- Create, manage and coordinate special events including San Joaquin Valley Marathon
- Increased the number of annual events from 2-4 to 6-8 events and increased profit margins
- Coordinate promotional materials and marketing plans for all special events
- Participate in radio and television programs to promote ongoing exhibits and fundraising efforts
- Coordinated the “Faberge Ball”: the largest single-night fundraiser in the Met’s history
- Coordinate joint events with other non-profit and for profit organizations
- Supervise the Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator
- In addition, accomplished duties previously performed as Director of Volunteers and Special Events.
Director of Volunteers and Special Events
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Fresno, California
04.1996 - 12.1996
- Organize fundraising events
- Consistently surpassing fundraising goals
- Coordinate and facilitate the museum’s two annual major fundraisers: “Christmas at the Met” and “Met in Bloom.” Doubled the profit from “Met in Bloom.” Coordinate, monitor and assist in development of promotional materials and public relations for special events
- Active in radio and television programming to promote ongoing events and development efforts
- Coordinate programs with auxiliary organizations to increase membership and development statistics
- Contact statewide organizations and businesses to implement various support programs
- Responsible for monthly Board of Director presentations and serve as member of Board committees
- In addition, accomplished duties previously performed as Director of Volunteers.
Director of Volunteers
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Fresno, California
11.1995 - 04.1996
- Managed volunteer programs including increasing program from 275 to 400 by creating new opportunities for volunteers
- Initiated and coordinated media campaign to recruit new volunteers
- Public speaking
- Coordinated two volunteer annual recognition events
- Worked with various volunteer groups in the community
- Participated as a senior manager in the development of the Strategic Plan for the museum
- Responsible for preparing annual budget and monitoring expenses.
Development Coordinator
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Fresno, California
08.1995 - 11.1995
- Assisted in planning and execution of special events and fundraising efforts including promotional materials and advertising
- Managed upper level membership groups of the museum and liaisoned with museum guilds.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio08.2012
Teaching Credential with multi-subject emphasis -
California State University Fresno
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics
California State University, Fresno
01.1996
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- California Reading Association
- Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Association in Education.
Tutor
Reading Tutor, 01/01/01, 05/01/04, Assess and remediate reading difficulties of children at request of parents and teachers.
Timeline
General Education Third Grade Teacher
Troy City Schools
08.2006 - Current
General Education Fourth Grade Teacher
Kerman Floyd Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2004
Reading Tutor
01.2001 - 05.2004
Student Teacher
Clovis and Fresno CA School Districts
09.1999 - 12.2000
Director of Special Events
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
12.1996 - 04.1999
Director of Volunteers and Special Events
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
04.1996 - 12.1996
Director of Volunteers
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
11.1995 - 04.1996
Development Coordinator
Fresno Metropolitan Museum
08.1995 - 11.1995
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Dayton
Teaching Credential with multi-subject emphasis -
California State University Fresno
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics
California State University, Fresno