Nicholas Michael McCulley
Teacher
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in educational environments. Skilled in observing and analyzing student behaviors and academic performance. Adept at collaborating with educators and contributing to supportive learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless integration with team dynamics and shifting priorities. Effective communicator with a focus on achieving meaningful outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Hoover High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Instruct students daily, manage individual expectations, IEP implementation, and partner teacher advising
- Integrated themes from readings and films into real-life learning scenarios, enhancing student engagement and understanding
- Developed curriculum aligned with California Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts for 11th graders, ensuring compliance and educational quality
- Instructed students daily, managed individual expectations and IEP implementation, and collaborated with partner teacher for effective learning outcomes
Student Observer
High Tech High Mesa
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted students in project-based learning curriculum in a social sciences classroom and observed partner teacher interactions with students
- Guided students in planning and implementing a sustainable school garden
- Observed classroom instruction to understand lesson flow and student engagement strategies
- Assisted teachers with routine classroom setup and instructional materials preparation
- Monitored student behavior and followed classroom expectations to support orderly learning environment
Student Observer
Montgomery Middle School
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Observe students in an 8th grade English classroom environment
- Facilitated learning by offering targeted support when needed for individualized student instruction
- Participated in professional development meetings with staff to improve instructional strategies
Student Observer
Linda Vista Elementary School
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Observed students in a special education summer classroom environment
- Observed classroom instruction to understand teaching methods, student engagement, and lesson pacing.
- Assisted teachers with routine classroom setup, materials organization, and cleanup tasks.
- Monitored student behavior and followed classroom expectations to support safe learning environment.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
LOTUS LEARNERS MONTESSORI, INC.
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Welcome children and gather them for greeting song and further instruction
- Implemented Montessori teaching guidelines to enhance basic math and English comprehension
- Provided targeted support to students requiring additional assistance
- Supported children's activities during designated playtime and organized weekly group walks
- Ensured students washed their hands regularly throughout the day
Volunteer
Comic-Con International
07.2016 - Current
- Checked in at volunteer booth, facilitating placement process
- Rescheduled shifts daily to ensure adequate volunteer coverage
- Sign holder
- Line holder
- Merchandise
- Directed traffic to ensure safe passage for VIPs during events
Tour Volunteer
California Tower, Museum of Man
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted in guiding groups of 12 through California Tower at Museum of Us, sharing insights on Balboa Park, San Diego, and museum history.
- 332 hours and 30 minutes of Volunteer Hours Logged as of 2/4/2016
UCSD Campus Renewable Energy Assistant and Intern
UC San Diego Supercomputer Center
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Input code and data into spreadsheets
- Visit generator nodes across campus, relay locations, and log real-time data on Johnson Controls
- Real-Time Data Management Project Completed on Schedule
- UCSD is now self-sufficient for their energy requirements
- Real Time Data Management Project completed on schedule
Ice Cream Purveyor
Baskin Robbins
04.2008 - 01.2011
- Key-holder
- Operate Register
- Scoop Ice Cream
- Created personalized cake orders according to customer requests.
- Customer assistance and service
- Sanitize and clean store regularly
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA01-2025
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree - English-Single Subject Teaching
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-2023
Associate of Arts - English for Transfer
Mesa College
San Diego, CA01-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
University City High School
San Diego, CA01-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Interpersonal communication
- Educational technology
- Organizational skills
- Curriculum development
- Computer literate in PC based systems
- Strong work ethic, punctual, dependable, and flexible
- Communication skills
- Friendly
Certification
Social and Behavioral Research
Interests
A few of my interests include hiking, cycling, playing the drums, archery, writing, traveling, body surfing, reading comic books, volunteering, and cooking I am a world traveler and have visited Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia
Timeline
Practicum Student
Hoover High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Observer
High Tech High Mesa
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Observer
Montgomery Middle School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Observer
Linda Vista Elementary School
07.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Comic-Con International
07.2016 - Current
Tour Volunteer
California Tower, Museum of Man
01.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Preschool Teacher
LOTUS LEARNERS MONTESSORI, INC.
01.2013 - 03.2020
UCSD Campus Renewable Energy Assistant and Intern
UC San Diego Supercomputer Center
01.2011 - 04.2011
Ice Cream Purveyor
Baskin Robbins
04.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
University City High School
Associate of Arts - English for Transfer
Mesa College
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree - English-Single Subject Teaching
San Diego State University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of San Diego
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1991-04-21
- Nationality: U.S. citizen