Nicki Harrelson
Summary
Dynamic ELA Instructional Coach with proven success in enhancing teacher performance and student achievement at Sacramento City Unified School District. Expert in training delivery and leadership, I've led professional development and coaching, significantly improving reading comprehension and writing skills. Specialize in data organization and fostering inclusive learning environments, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Training Specialist
Sacramento City Unified School District
11.2011 - Current
- Planned, implemented, and engaged teachers in ELA, SEL, and SIPPS demonstration lessons.
- Co-planned and co-taught various content lessons with teachers.
- Created and facilitated professional development sessions for Administrators, Teachers and Classified Staff.
- Developed ELA Unit plans aligned to CCSS and Benchmark Writing Tasks.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers to acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive coaching and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
- Implemented evidence-based literacy strategies, resulting in improved reading comprehension and writing abilities among students.
Instructional Coach
Aspire Public Schools
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Improved benchmark test scores in all K-3 classes.
- Enhanced teacher performance in classrooms.
- Expanded teacher comprehension of curriculum materials.
- Decreased classroom management issues.
- Conducted curriculum meetings for staff and administrators.
- Supervised teacher discipline techniques.
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio08-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-1993
Skills
- Training delivery
- Leadership training
- Feedback collection and data analysis
- Editing website experience
- Classroom expertise
- Adult learning theory
- Workshop facilitation
- Classroom experience
- Training material design
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adult learning principles
- Training facilitation
Certification
SIPPS Trained, 2024-25
LETRS Trained, 2024-25
Restorative Practices Trained, 2023
Trauma Informed, 2022-24
CLAD, 2005
Multi-Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
ELA Training Specialist
Sacramento City Unified School District
11.2011 - Current
Instructional Coach
Aspire Public Schools
07.2009 - 04.2010
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University