Nicki Riser
Monroe,LA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cypress Point Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Teacher
Riverbend Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher
Weston High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1999
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Mentor Teacher
- SMART Board aptitude
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Elementary Education
- Curriculum compliance with Louisiana Standards
- Growth Mindset
- Google Classroom
- Louisiana Teaching Certification
Timeline
Teacher
Cypress Point Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
Riverbend Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2015
Teacher
Weston High School
08.2008 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Louisiana Tech University
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