Nicco DeFelice
McKinney,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Prosper ISD, adept at implementing technology and differentiation strategies to enhance student learning. Skilled in fostering effective communication with parents and staff, creating a safe and engaging classroom environment. Committed to professional development and building strong relationships to support student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Prosper ISD
Prosper, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Receptionist/Custodial Staff Member
Backpackers Hawaii
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Summer Camp Physical Education Coach
Club 360
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Developed students'' physical fitness by implementing diverse exercise routines and sports activities.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating team-building exercises and cooperative learning strategies in lessons.
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Site Manager
Club 360
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Supervised and monitored the safety of 30 students on a daily basis.
- Prepared and organized materials for activities.
- Prepared snacks for students.
- Worked with parents of the students to ensure trust, communication, and concern in regard to their kids.
- Worked cooperatively with staff of the school.
- Trained group leaders responsibly and respectfully.
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX04.2021
Associate of Arts - Education
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX06.2019
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff, and students
- Implementing technology within classroom
- Differentiation strategies to meet needs of each student
- Provide safe, fun, and educational classroom environment for all students
- Cooperating with coworkers professionally and responsibly to meet needs of students and staff
Certification
- Core Subjects TExES 291 EC-6
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities 160 EC-6
- Science of teaching reading and writing 293 EC-6
- ESL
- CPR
Additional Information
Student Teacher, Slaughter Elementary Title 1, 3rd Grade self contained class, 2020- 2021 school year.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lessons that engaged students with different learning needs.
- Created a classroom environment that was engaging, mutually respective, and culturally respective to all students.
- Learned professional responsibilities of a teacher.
- Worked alongside other teachers and assisted them with duties and responsibilities.
Kindergarten Prep Allen, TX, Observer, Pre-k, Fall of September 2018 to Fall of December 2018.
- Observed teachers giving whole group and small group lessons.
- Assisted students with school work.
- Taught lessons that challenged students.
- Assisted with lunch and recess duties.
References
Michelle Baumann: Principal at Walker Elementary.
- mbaumann@mckinneyisd.net
- 210-606-4946
Daniel Gibson: Club 360 Coordinator.
- Dagibson@mckinneyisd.net
- 214-642-1605
Holly Rogers: Principal at Scott Johnson Middle School.
- Hrogers@mckinneyisd.net
- 469-302-4900
Accolades
- Academic All District 2013, 2014, and 2015 in high school.
- Dean's list at Collin College Fall of 2016.
- President's list Spring of 2020 at Texas A&M Commerce.
- President's list Fall of 2020 at Texas A&M Commerce.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Prosper ISD
08.2024 - Current
Receptionist/Custodial Staff Member
Backpackers Hawaii
07.2023 - 02.2024
Summer Camp Physical Education Coach
Club 360
05.2023 - 07.2023
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
Site Manager
Club 360
09.2017 - 05.2021
Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 Generalist - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Education
Collin County Community College
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