NICHOLE ANDERSON
Special Education Teacher
Stratford,Connecticut
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Nichols Elementary School
09.2013 - Current
- Provide specialized instruction to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
- Adapt general education lessons to meet students’ needs.
- Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs.
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student.
- Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
- Discuss students’ progress with students, parents, PPS team, counselors, and administrators.
- Supervise and support paraprofessionals who work with students.
- Prepare and support 6th grade students transitioning to middle school.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher
American International School of Freetown
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Taught all core subjects (math, language arts, science, social studies, and health) to 2nd and 3rd grade students in a self-contained setting (2010-2011) and 3rd grade students (2011-2012).
- Prepared and maintain documentation related to each student.
- Facilitated individual and round-table conferences for parents.
- Acted as liaison between administration and parents.
- Participated in professional development workshops for training and keeping abreast current changes in the education field.
Interrelated Teacher
S.L. Lewis Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Provided instruction in math, reading, and language arts to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.
- Organized meetings to develop Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
- Act as liaison between administration and parents.
- Prepared and maintained important documentation related to each student.
- Attended professional development workshops for training and keeping abreast on current changes in the education field.
Interrelated Teacher
Floyd Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2008
Interrelated Teacher
Sammye E. Coan Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided instruction in math, reading, and language arts to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
- Organized meetings to develop Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
- Act as liaison between administration and parents.
- Prepared and maintained important documentation related to each student.
- Attended professional development workshops for training and keeping abreast on current changes in the education field.
Education
Education Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Health Administration
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY 05.2001 -
Certificate - Behavior Learning Disabilities
Certification in Behavior Learning Disabilities
Atlanta, GA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Member of School Improvement Plan Team, SL Lewis Elementary, 2009-2010
Participated on the Field Trip and Staff Handbook/Moving In-Guide Committees, 2011-2012
Member of School Improvement Plan Committee, American International School of Freetown, 2010-2011Co-Chairperson-Student Council and Diversity Committee, Nichols Elementary School, 2015
Member of School Climate Committee, Nichols Elementary School, 2015
Co-Chairperson- Nichols Elementary School's Stepping Stones Step Team, 2022
Member of Instructional Leadership Team, Nichols Elementary School, 2023
Trained in Wilson's Reading System
Technological Experience
- CTSEDS- Special Education Data System
- Goalbook
- Google Workspace
- Windows 11
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Nichols Elementary School
09.2013 - Current
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher
American International School of Freetown
08.2010 - 06.2012
Interrelated Teacher
S.L. Lewis Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2010
Interrelated Teacher
Floyd Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2008
Interrelated Teacher
Sammye E. Coan Middle School
08.2004 - 05.2006
Education Specialist - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Health Administration
Iona College
05.2001 -
Certificate - Behavior Learning Disabilities
Certification in Behavior Learning Disabilities
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York At Albany
05.2001 -