Nichole Cooper
Galloway,OH
Summary
Educational leader with strong background in administration, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that team meets high standards. Recognized for leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Principal
Upper Arlington City Schools
Upper Arlington, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Promote a positive school culture and climate through PBIS, restorative practices, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
- Conduct teacher evaluations, provide feedback, and mentor staff to foster professional growth and instructional excellence.
- Provide visionary instructional leadership to improve teaching practices and increase student achievement.
- Develop and implement school improvement goals based on student data and district priorities.
- Lead professional development aligned to academic, social-emotional, and building goals.
- Oversee and support MTSS processes, ensuring appropriate academic and behavioral interventions for all students.
- Support implementation of IEPs and Gifted services in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Support student discipline in ways that prioritize relationships, fairness, and opportunities for growth.
- Oversee daily building operations including scheduling, safety protocols, emergency drills, and facilities management.
- Develop and manage the school budget, allocating resources to support instructional priorities.
- Build strong partnerships with families, PTO, and community organizations to enhance student support and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal policies and reporting requirements.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with staff, students, families, and district leadership.
Assistant Principal
Olentangy Local Schools
Lewis Center, OH
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Co-developed, implemented, and modeled PBIS school wide system to encourage positive behavior.
- Co-developed building CIP and supporting documents
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with principal and instructional coaches to implement district resources in alignment with vision and goals.
- Planned and facilitated Professional Development
- Facilitated grade level Data Team Meetings
- Developed and implemented redistricting transition plan.
Teacher
Hilliard City Schools
Hilliard, OH
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Worked collaboratively to develop and implement an online first grade curriculum.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and best practices.
- Presented and facilitated professional development to Elementary Staff
- Member of Building Leadership Team
- Member of RTI Team
- Mentor for first year teacher
Math and Literacy Instructional Coach
Hilliard City Schools
Hilliard, OH
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies through the use of the coaching cycle.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Facilitated building Data Teams
- Member of Building Literacy Team
- Co-presented to Hilliard Parents on Literacy at Hilliard Parent University
- Literacy and math workshop presentation to parents during conference nights
Teacher
Hilliard City Schools
Hilliard, OH
08.2005 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into instructional practices.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Co-developed and led a Multicultural Family Celebration
Education
Admin Licensure
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2022
Reading Endorsement
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH12-2017
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH12-2013
TESOL Endorsement
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH03-2005
Skills
- Organizational management
- Student and parent relations
- Community Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Safety and security procedures
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Staff Development
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Building Principal
Upper Arlington City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Olentangy Local Schools
08.2022 - 07.2024
Teacher
Hilliard City Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
Math and Literacy Instructional Coach
Hilliard City Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
Teacher
Hilliard City Schools
08.2005 - 07.2018
Reading Endorsement
Muskingum University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Otterbein University
TESOL Endorsement
Otterbein University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Otterbein University
Admin Licensure
Ohio State University