Nicole Anderson
Lewes,DE
Summary
Kindergarten Teacher with 23 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2015 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2006 - 08.2015
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Enhanced students' social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning strategies.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Collaborated with related service providers to ensure consistency of support for students across all areas of development.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing observations, data collection, and analysis, ensuring timely modifications to instruction as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2002 - 08.2003
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01.2001
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Child Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
2011-2012 Teacher of the Year, Milton Elementary School
Team Leader, School Improvement Team Member
Action Team Leader
Mentor to new teachers
Collaboration with Bridges (Math Curriculum)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2015 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2006 - 08.2015
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2003 - 08.2006
Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
09.2002 - 08.2003
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Cape Henlopen School District
01.2001 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Special Education
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
University of Delaware
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