Nicole Bennett
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
A passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering various subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. Johns County Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Worked with team members, as part of a Professional Learning Community, to plan and develop new course material, lesson plans, and assessments
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Virtual Instructor
Imagine Learning
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through regular communication, updates on student progress, and involvement in school events.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID International
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Increased student motivation and participation by implementing a rewards system based on individual progress and effort.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students with diverse backgrounds through the incorporation of global literature and multimedia resources.
- Bolstered ESL learners'' confidence in speaking English through one-on-one coaching sessions focused on pronunciation practice and conversational fluency.
- Strengthened overall class performance by regularly assessing student progress using both formative and summative assessments to adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong rapport with parents by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their child''s academic progress, challenges, and successes.
- Identified and addressed problems with course content or technology.
- Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Teacher
Flagler County Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Reading Specialist
NorthEast Carolina Prep School
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Established positive relationships with families, collaborating on strategies to support at-home literacy development efforts.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas.
- Increased parent involvement in children''s literacy development through organizing workshops focused on effective home-reading strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Assisted in the selection and adoption of appropriate curriculum materials aligned with state standards and district goals.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY12.2003
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Effective listening
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Motivating students
- Lesson implementation
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Technology
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Hobbies
* Reading Novels
* Diamond Art
* Cooking
* Camping
* Gardening
* Sudoku
Timeline
Teacher
St. Johns County Schools
12.2022 - Current
Virtual Instructor
Imagine Learning
08.2021 - 11.2022
Online ESL Teacher
VIPKID International
06.2019 - 08.2022
Teacher
Flagler County Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
Reading Specialist
NorthEast Carolina Prep School
07.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Medaille College
Similar Profiles
Sharon Beeh-SchackSharon Beeh-Schack
Teacher-Hospital Homebound at St. Johns County SchoolsTeacher-Hospital Homebound at St. Johns County Schools
Madison DemingMadison Deming
Student Teacher at St. Johns County SchoolsStudent Teacher at St. Johns County Schools
Caroline JohnsonCaroline Johnson
Exceptional Student Education Teacher at St. Johns County SchoolsExceptional Student Education Teacher at St. Johns County Schools