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Nichole LiVecchi

Rochester,NY

Summary

Dynamic ENL Teacher with a proven track record at Autumn Lane Elementary School, excelling in curriculum development and cultural responsiveness. Passionate about fostering inclusive learning environments, I effectively assess student progress and implement personalized instruction, empowering diverse learners to achieve their fullest potential. Committed to educational leadership and collaborative teaching.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

ENL Teacher

Autumn Lane Elementary School
Greece, NY
08.2021 - Current
  • Create a positive and welcoming inclusive environment for all students by celebrating all cultures and languages
  • Design and deliver engaging, student-centered curriculum based on NYS standards using a variety of methods and strategies for all proficiency levels
  • Provide instruction in both integrated and stand-alone settings
  • Implement culturally and linguistically responsive instruction
  • Develop and present PD to staff 2 times a year on the foundations of ELLs' success in the classroom, along with cultural diversity
  • Assess using the NYSITELL, NYSESLAT, and other dynamic assessments to monitor students’ progress and advocate accordingly
  • Attend PLCs, CSEs, and RTI meetings while providing data and communicating effectively for ELLs amongst teams
  • Led the ELL ID process committee and RTI/MTSS for ELLs committee; also presented at the NYSTESOL Conference 2024 for the ELL ID interview and screening packet we developed in Greece

    • ENL Teacher

    Willink Middle School
    Webster, NY
    01.2019 - 01.2021
    • Taught stand-alone study skills class for 6th and 7th grade
    • Co-taught, co-planned, and co-assessed with 6-8 ELA teachers
    • Assess/screen using NYSITELL, HLQs, and NYSESLAT
    • Scaffolded and differentiated the curriculum according to English proficiency levels and students' abilities
    • Assisted with the development and implementation of the ENL screening process using the Collier model for students who may have special needs
    • Developed a distance learning curriculum for stand-alone classes for ELLs in ELA classes, while assisting other core area teachers in delivering instruction and progress monitoring

    ENL Teacher

    Young Women’s College Prep Charter School
    Rochester, NY
    01.2017 - 01.2019
    • Collaborated with core content teachers in grades 7-12 to effectively co-teach all students with rigor
    • Scaffolded, differentiated, and developed lesson plans
    • Assisted with the creation of systems necessary for the ENL program
    • Support non-English speakers as they learn to read, write, listen, and speak in English by integrating, co-teaching, and stand-alone classes
    • Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that all students reach their full potential
    • Assess/screen students’ progress and proficiency levels: NYSITELL and NYSESLAT

    High School Teacher

    Northstar Christian Academy
    Rochester, NY
    08.2015 - 01.2018
    • Computer Science-intro to CODE and AP CS Principles
    • Critical Thinking – created, developed, and scaffolded curriculum to enhance problem-solving skills and real-life judgments while differentiating with project-based lessons
    • Foundations of the Bible –created curriculum lessons while scaffolding for ELL students

    Homeschool Teacher

    Home School Academy
    08.2010 - 05.2015
    • Taught my children all subject areas from K-7
    • Responsible for individual district education plans, quarterly reports, and final assessments
    • Taught 3rd-6th grade History at “The Home School Academy”, Henrietta, NY

    Special Educator

    Hilton Central School District
    Merton Williams M.S., NY
    08.1998 - 06.2004
    • Taught 8:1:1 self-contained classroom - implementing and creating behavior plans, IEP’s, 504’s, while teaching all subjects, developed and established a school-to-work program, while implementing life strategies and skills
    • Content Support Teacher/Co-teacher - advising, advocating, making accommodations, modifying all content areas, and providing informal and formal assessments
    • Responsible for implementing, generating, collaborating with the committee, and assessing all students’ 504 plans, IEPs, BSPs, FBAs, and BIPs
    • Supported collaboration among school personnel, families, community members, agencies, and other stakeholders involved in providing services for special needs students

    Education

    Advanced Certificate - Educational Administration

    Brockport
    Brockport, NY
    08-2027

    Advanced Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    The College at Brockport
    Brockport, NY
    01.2021

    Master of Science - Special Education

    Nazareth College
    Rochester, NY
    01.1999

    Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a concentration in History

    St. Bonaventure University
    Allegany, NY

    Skills

    • Curriculum development
    • Classroom management
    • Cultural responsiveness
    • Student assessment
    • Instructional design
    • Professional development
    • Collaborative teaching
    • Educational leadership
    • Cross-cultural communication
    • Teaching strategies
    • Personalized instruction
    • Instructional plan implementation
    • Literacy development
    • Academic assessment methods
    • Building rapport
    • Total physical response
    • Language assessment

    Certification

    • TESOL provisional certification K-12
    • Permanently certified K-12 in Special Education
    • Completed over 100 hours of professional development in Ed. Tech., CS Principles and Coding

    References

    Letters of recommendation available upon request

    Timeline

    ENL Teacher

    Autumn Lane Elementary School
    08.2021 - Current

    ENL Teacher

    Willink Middle School
    01.2019 - 01.2021

    ENL Teacher

    Young Women’s College Prep Charter School
    01.2017 - 01.2019

    High School Teacher

    Northstar Christian Academy
    08.2015 - 01.2018

    Homeschool Teacher

    Home School Academy
    08.2010 - 05.2015

    Special Educator

    Hilton Central School District
    08.1998 - 06.2004

    Advanced Certificate - Educational Administration

    Brockport

    Advanced Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    The College at Brockport

    Master of Science - Special Education

    Nazareth College

    Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a concentration in History

    St. Bonaventure University

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