Nicole Biel

Attica,IN

Summary

Positive, patient, and nurturing, with solid understanding of child development principles and effective classroom management techniques. Well-versed in designing engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and implementing hands-on activities to facilitate developmental milestones. Committed to fostering supportive and stimulating environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Developmental Preschool Teacher

Linnwood Elementary School

08.2024 - Current

Prepared students for kindergarten readiness by teaching foundational academic skills in language arts numeracy science social studies.
Elevated critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into the curriculum regularly.
Created a supportive learning environment, addressing emotional and behavioral challenges with empathy and understanding.
Encouraged creativity among students through art-based projects that connected to academic concepts.
Assisted and supervised 40 children through entire school day.

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Edison Elementary School

10.2023 - 05.2024

Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating phonics-based instruction into daily reading activities and exposing students to a variety of age-appropriate literature.
Assessed student progress through ongoing observations, data collection, and analysis, ensuring timely modifications to instruction as needed.
Coordinated with school administrators and support staff to provide comprehensive services that addressed the whole child''s developmental needs-academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Enhanced students'' social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning strategies.
Instructed 18 students with moderate to severe disabilities during the school day.

Special Education Teacher

Longfellow Elementary School

08.2023 - 10.2023

Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Instructed 20 severe students on the autism spectrum with behavior concerns throughout the school day.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Elementary And Special Education

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

05-2024

Core 40 Diploma -

Munster High School

Munster, IN

05-2018

Skills

Flexible: Will be willing to help with extra information
Patient: Have the heart to deal with kids

Kind: I care deeply and love forming connections
Organized: Helps me stay on top of what I need to complete

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