Nichole McKnight
Pleasant Lake
Summary
Experienced kindergarten teacher with a strong background in curriculum planning, parent-teacher communication, and mentoring new educators. Committed to creating supportive classroom settings that promote emotional and social development, while driving student success through innovative instructional strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Northwest Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting social skills and emotional development.
- Implemented age-appropriate instructional strategies to enhance student participation and comprehension.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student growth and address concerns.
- Assessed student progress through observation and formal assessments, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Oversaw creation and execution of math and science curriculum for kindergarten team.
Substitute Teacher
PESG Educational Staffing Solutions
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Employed as kindergarten teacher by district previously substituted in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Classroom instruction
- Technology integration
- Documentation and record keeping
- Curriculum planning
- Faculty collaboration
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Northwest Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher
PESG Educational Staffing Solutions
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University