Nichole M Liefer
Montgomery,TX
Summary
With 22 years of experience, I am an ambitious team player skilled in leveraging innovative trends and technology to enhance learning. Known for going above and beyond expectations, seeking out learning opportunities, and implementing accountability with fidelity, my approach combines effective communication, leadership of professional learning communities, and strong organizational skills to significantly advance high reliability teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Stewart Elementary School - CISD
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teammates to improve reading strategies and interventions resulting in #1 District Rated Fourth Grade 2023 Reading STAAR scores while also contributing to overall school improvement to qualify as a Model Professional Learning Community School at Work
- Reading Coalition Representative focused on vertical alignment of Benchmark Phonics Program to improve campus literacy
- Analyzed surveyed data collected to explore lagging indicators for campus improvement to achieve Marzano Level 1 High-Reliability School Certification
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Wildwood Elementary School - TISD
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Served as team leader to coordinate grade-level activities, encouraged team-building relationships, listened and communicated as liaison between administration
- Lead weekly Professional Learning Committee team meetings by preparing agendas, enforcing team norms, facilitating data analysis, and guiding plans of instruction
- Coordinated 1st Wildwood Science Fair for grades 3-6
Second Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Wildwood Elementary School - TISD
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Writer & Reviewer of District Social Studies Curriculum
- Mapped out and aligned District Second Grade ELA Curriculum as building representative
- Served on Campus Improvement Team to establish Wildwood norms and expectations as new school to district
- Mentored CTE high school students pursuing futures in education
Fourth Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Tomball Elementary School - TISD
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Contributed to District Vertical Alignment Social Studies Team Grades 4-12
- Teamed with Literacy Mix to long-range plan 4th Grade ELA to increase rigor of instruction
Third Grade Teacher
Westhaven Elementary School - District 201
08.2005 - 08.2014
- Presenter at St. Clair County Authors’ Conference 2010 - 2014
- District Science Fair Judge 2008 - 2014
- District Social Studies Representative 2007 - 2014
- Response to Intervention Team Leader 2008 - 2012
- Library Committee Chairman 2008 - 2012
- Junior Optimist Club Sponsor 2005 - 2012
- Head Teacher Assistant for campus 2008 - 2009
- Cooperative Teacher for SIUE Student Teacher 2005 - 2006
Title I Reading Assistant Teacher
Bluffview Elementary School - District 196
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Implemented SOAR & Soar to Success Reading Program
- Serviced Special Education minutes for grades K - 8
Fourth Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Chester Elementary School - District 139
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Presenter at Randolph County Young Authors’ Conference
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Educational Administration
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL01-2007
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL01-2001
Skills
- Ambitious professional motivated to lead strategic partnerships that advance the mission, vision, and goals of the corporation by applying knowledge, training, and experiences of 22 years in the work setting
- Researcher of innovative and emerging trends geared for continuous improvement powered by assessment, data, problem solving, and implementation of ideas
- Positive mindset centered on establishment of trust, expectations, boundaries, and accountability to maintain professional relationships
- Motivated to inspire others with celebrations of success and feedback to maintain a continuous reflective learning environment for high reliability advancement
- Effective communicator to train, facilitate, and support a collaborative and creative work style to meet the needs of the company
- Strong organizational skills to balance multitasking with fidelity
- Productive and timely communication amongst colleagues and business partners
- Proficient with technology to communicate effectively and professionally, organize information, produce high-quality products, and enhance thinking skills
Timeline
Fourth Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Stewart Elementary School - CISD
08.2022 - Current
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Wildwood Elementary School - TISD
08.2017 - 08.2022
Second Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Wildwood Elementary School - TISD
08.2015 - 08.2017
Fourth Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Tomball Elementary School - TISD
08.2014 - 08.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Westhaven Elementary School - District 201
08.2005 - 08.2014
Title I Reading Assistant Teacher
Bluffview Elementary School - District 196
08.2004 - 08.2005
Fourth Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Chester Elementary School - District 139
08.2003 - 08.2004
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Educational Administration
McKendree University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
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