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Nicole Anderson

Milwaukee

Summary

Dedicated Educational Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies. Committed administrator with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Adept journalist with stellar interviewing, investigating and writing skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Educator

Grantosa
02.2022 - Current
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of 4 classes and 23 caseload students with disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Special Education Administrator

Milwaukee Public Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Initiated use of Restorative Practices as school improvement measure.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Supervised three departments of 15 staff members on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification, as well as writing and implementing effective individualized education programs.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Special Ed Teacher/English/Social Studies/Science

Brown Deer School District
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Improved student achievement as part of School Improvement Team contributing to 98% graduation rate in midst of Covid-19 Pandemic.
  • Initiated use of Restorative Practices, one to one counsel, small groupings as school improvement initiatives to foster social emotional learning, harm repair, classroom community building and academic inquiry reducing number of referrals from students serviced by 75%.
  • Fostered consistent gains in student progress and student achievement by implementing well written and implemented Individualized Education Programs for 12-16 students.
  • Foraged student -teacher relationships between co-teachers and students that resulted in better grades due to improved rapport.
  • Improved student achievement: creative modifications to general education curriculum for five classrooms per quarter and caseload of 12-16 students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Utilized skills learned in mentor training to increase teacher capacity.

Special Education Teacher/English/Social Studies

Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Created and managed eighteen IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught eighteen students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Partnered with five standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Taught English and Social Studies to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Special Education Teacher Leader/Comprehensive

Milwaukee Public Schools
11.2002 - 08.2018
  • Increased life, academic and transitional skills acquisition of 12 -16 students with moderate to severe autism or intellectual disabilities in self-contained and resource environments.
  • Created and managed 12-16 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse and neurodiverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Grade Eight Promotional/Restorative Practices

MPS
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Contributed to promotion of all students in classrooms and caseload to 8th grade two consecutive years.
  • Initiated Restorative Practices Circles for students daily using it as conflict resolution, harm repair, community building and academic inquisition.
  • Engaged students in learning activities that provided opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.

Second and Third Grade Teacher

Grays Preparatory Academy
07.2000 - 06.2002
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions reducing referrals by 95%.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.

Managing Editor

Strive Media Institute
12.1999 - 08.2000
  • Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
  • Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
  • Led departmental meetings to align creative output with mission and vision.

Performing Arts Committee Director

Wisconsin Union Directorate
05.1998 - 05.1999
  • Led team of fifteen committee members in selecting, scheduling and promoting performing artists series for Memorial Union.
  • Produced showcases of student performances to eight sold out audiences.

Multicultural Resident Consultant

University Housing
12.1995 - 06.1998
  • Maintained 100% retention of minority students living in dormitories serviced.
  • Increased student achievement by providing study skills programs.
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Planned events that led to student engagement, social well being and academic success.
  • Led initiatives that improved outcomes for minority students on campus.
  • Led discussions on topics impacting student resident life.
  • Published monthly newsletter keeping student informed of current events, campus life and awareness needed for success and safety.
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement cultural programs.
  • Student Advocacy

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
08.2000

Skills

  • Writing and Editing
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Secondary education
  • Team management
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Supervision
  • Organization
  • Motivating Students
  • Trained in CPI
  • Team building
  • Project organization
  • Relationship development
  • Communications

Accomplishments

  • Special Education Department chairperson for two years.
  • Supervised 25 Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and Social Workers on writing and implementing good Individual Education Programs.
  • Supervised three teams of seven staff members or more.
  • Collaborated with team of ten in the development of fundraising, field trips, program development, special designed curricula and equity vision.
  • Outstanding Employee Award, Northwest Secondary School
  • Published Author
  • Tied for first place in the State Forensics Championship
  • Juneteenth Competition winner
  • Who's Who among American High School Students
  • "I Dream a World" Award for outstanding young women

Certification

Lifetime Teacher

Principal

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Director of Instruction

Timeline

Special Educator

Grantosa
02.2022 - Current

Special Education Administrator

Milwaukee Public Schools
10.2021 - 05.2022

Special Ed Teacher/English/Social Studies/Science

Brown Deer School District
08.2019 - 10.2021

Special Education Teacher/English/Social Studies

Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2018 - 08.2019

Grade Eight Promotional/Restorative Practices

MPS
06.2014 - 07.2015

Special Education Teacher Leader/Comprehensive

Milwaukee Public Schools
11.2002 - 08.2018

Second and Third Grade Teacher

Grays Preparatory Academy
07.2000 - 06.2002

Managing Editor

Strive Media Institute
12.1999 - 08.2000

Performing Arts Committee Director

Wisconsin Union Directorate
05.1998 - 05.1999

Multicultural Resident Consultant

University Housing
12.1995 - 06.1998

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Cardinal Stritch University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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