Nichole Hurdle Aguilera
Pittsburg,KS
Summary
Friendly Instructional Coach with skills in assessing and improvising the talents of early childhood learners. First-rate coordination, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2022.03 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Modeled [Subject] lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Lead Teacher, Infants and Toddlers EHS
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2021.08 - 2022.03
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Preschool Teacher
U.S. Army Children Youth Schools
2021.04 - 2021.07
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Lead Teacher Early Head Start
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2013.12 - 2020.08
- Promote and model excellence in daily program operations that support the provision of quality services
- Responsible for completion of data entry in the agency approved data system
- Complete necessary forms and documentation relevant to the agency
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly in both writing and orally
- Complete and submit staff performance appraisals, receipts and invoices per agency requirements
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible
- Maintain the ability to establish positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners and customers
- Performs other duties as required
- Responsible for six educational center staff.
Assistant Teacher Early Head Start
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2009.01 - 2012.03
- Promote and model excellence in daily program operations that support the provision of quality services
- Responsible for completion of data entry in the agency approved data system
- Complete necessary forms and documentation relevant to the agency
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly in both writing and orally
- Complete and submit staff performance appraisals, receipts and invoices per agency requirements
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible
- Maintain the ability to establish positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners and customers
- Performs other duties as required.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Labette County Community College
Parsons12.2023
Child Development Associates (CDA) -
Labette County Community College
Parsons, KS10.2023
HS Diploma -
Saint Paul High School
St. Paul, KS01.2006
Skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. Adobe Acrobat Reader. 130 WPM.
- Great Active Listening Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Instructional Assistance
- Instructional Leadership
- Positive Learning Environment
- Reflection Process Understanding
- Continuous Improvement
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Practices
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Staff Meetings
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Problem-Solving Support
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Experience with Students Ages 5 and Up
- Promote Learning
- Establishing Learning Goals
References
- Claudia Christiansen, Disabilities Coordinator, (620)249-0726
- Heather Jaquinet, Assistant Systems Director, (417)434-8731
- Steven Jameson, Mental Health Manager,(620)423-6767
- Vicki Couch, Behavior Support Specialist, (620)249-8869
Availability
Permanent, Temporary, Term, Detail, Seasonal, Summer, Multiple Appointment Types, Internships, Intermittent, Telework, Full-Time, Part-Time, Shift Work, Intermittent, Job Sharing, Multiple Schedules
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2022.03 - Current
Lead Teacher, Infants and Toddlers EHS
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2021.08 - 2022.03
Preschool Teacher
U.S. Army Children Youth Schools
2021.04 - 2021.07
Lead Teacher Early Head Start
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2013.12 - 2020.08
Assistant Teacher Early Head Start
Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
2009.01 - 2012.03
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Labette County Community College
Child Development Associates (CDA) -
Labette County Community College
HS Diploma -
Saint Paul High School
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