Nichole McIntosh
Council Bluffs
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Omaha Public Schools, excelling in student motivation and engagement. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, I foster a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and active participation. Committed to mentoring colleagues and enhancing curriculum development to meet diverse student needs. Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha
08.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Team Leader
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha
08.2020 - Current
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
Teacher
Council Bluffs Community School District
Council Bluffs
08.1999 - 05.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Doane University
Omaha NE05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University Omaha Nebraska
Omaha NE05.1999
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Integration
- Instructional Strategies
- Middle School Education
- Positive Learning Environment
- Class Engagement
- Active Participation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Behavior Redirection
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Team leadership
- Mentoring teachers
- Creative lesson planning
- Cooperative learning experience
Timeline
Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Omaha Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
Council Bluffs Community School District
08.1999 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Doane University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University Omaha Nebraska