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Nichole Goy

Merrimack

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Special Education Educator with proven success in developing and implementing IEPs that enhance academic success and personal growth for students facing academic challenges. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, ensuring 100% compliance with state and federal regulations. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Educator

Bedford School District
08.2019 - Current
  • Design and carry out developmentally appropriate and differentiated instruction as warranted by IEP goals: academic and behavioral.
  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Conduct thorough academic evaluations, rating scales, progress monitoring, and developmental assessments for quarterly reports, re-evaluations, and annual reviews.
  • Implement appropriate academic strategies established in the child's treatment plan, IEP, and individual support plans.
  • Consult with the building Special Education Facilitator, BCBA, Psychologist, outside providers, and counselors to ensure child's needs are met.
  • Communicate with parents and caregivers to build rapport and long-lasting relationships between home and school.
  • Weekly curriculum meetings with special education and PLC (Professional Learning Communities).
  • Small group instruction in Big Ideas Math, Dibels, and Wonders programming.

Special Education Teacher

Town Of Goffstown
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.

Education

Masters - Education K-8

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Granite State College
Concord, NH
05.2008

Skills

  • Motor Skills Development
  • Mathematics Adaptation
  • Emotional Disabilities Support
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Inclusion Practices
  • Classroom Organization
  • Collaborative Teaching
  • Literacy Intervention
  • Assistive Technology
  • Functional Behavior Assessments

References

Mike Brown

Co-Worker

brownm@bedfordnhk12.net

Mike and I were pod-mates in the Bedford School District. Mike has been an educator for over twenty years in math and Design engineering. 


Katelyn Nyhan 

Former Co-Worker 

(603) 714-4126

Katelyn was my program paraprofessional in the Bedford School District from 2020-2023. Katelyn is a Special Education teacher in the Raymond School District currently. 


Amy Dion

Parent of Bedford School District 

Amy is an active member of the PTG (Parent Teacher Group). I worked with Amy's daughter in 2022 as her case manager. 

Timeline

Special Education Educator

Bedford School District
08.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Town Of Goffstown
08.2015 - 08.2019

Masters - Education K-8

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Granite State College
Nichole Goy