Nicole Braker

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Lamar R1

08.2008 - Current

Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
Led after-school tutoring sessions aimed at reinforcing academic concepts and helping students achieve their full potential.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.