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Nicole Bacarella

Nicole Bacarella

Vernon Hills,IL

Summary

Teacher with over 7 years of successful experience in early, primary, and secondary education. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success.

  • Certificate- Type 03 teaching certificate
  • Inducted into theNational Society of Leadership
  • Graduated with honors- Magna Cum Laude

Overview

Work History

Long Term Kindergarten Substitie

Hawthorn District 73
Vernon Hills, IL
01.2025 - Current
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
  • Assessed each child's developmental needs on acontinuous basis.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Taught students about cultural influences in music and art styles.

Early Education and Teaching Instructor

Lake County High School Tech Campus
Grayslake, IL
5 2019 - 08.2022
  • Devised, utilized and updated curricula and lesson plans for individual courses.
  • Advised students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
  • Supervised students' fieldwork, internship and research work.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.

PreK Teacher

Holy Cross School
Deerfield, IL
8 2016 - 8 2017
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Early Education Teacher

Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
8 2014 - 8 2015
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Colette
Rolling Meadows, IL
9 2012 - 8 2013
  • Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
  • Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Elementary Education

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
4 2012

Teaching English as a Second Language -

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
2010

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Committee leadership
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student tutoring
  • Lesson Planning
  • Collaboration
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Organization and Time management
  • Written Communication
  • Windows proficiency
  • Google Classroom
  • Schoology
  • PowerSchool
  • Music knowledge
  • Music lessons
  • Positive and friendly
  • Creative lesson planning

Timeline

Long Term Kindergarten Substitie

Hawthorn District 73
01.2025 - Current

Early Education and Teaching Instructor

Lake County High School Tech Campus
5 2019 - 08.2022

PreK Teacher

Holy Cross School
8 2016 - 8 2017

Early Education Teacher

Buffalo Grove High School
8 2014 - 8 2015

Kindergarten Teacher

St. Colette
9 2012 - 8 2013

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Elementary Education

Northeastern Illinois University

Teaching English as a Second Language -

William Rainey Harper College
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