Nicole Brooks
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lionsgate Academy Charter School, adept in IEP support and curriculum planning. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative lesson design and positive reinforcement strategies. Skilled in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and leading staff development initiatives, ensuring compliance with educational standards and promoting student growth.
Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Lead Teacher
Lionsgate Academy Charter School
08.2015 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and followed due process paperwork, such as Individualized lesson plans and there year evaluations and assessments.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Supervises and supports the day to day operations of the program in the absence of the site director, including but not limited to, responding to crisis, subbing assignments and support, student support.
- Provide direct supervision to job coaches, including scheduling, on-boarding, performance evaluation, coaching, observations, and check in's.
- Serves as a liaison to other teams within the organization, including but not limited to, the 12 grade scaffolding process and students transitioning between sites.
Program Coordinator
Northeast Residence
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Wrote and implemented state documents for clients yearly reports.
Special Education Teacher
District 917
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
St . Thomas University
08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Clout, MN05.2005
Skills
- IEP Support
- School Administration
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Lesson Planning
- Compliance Understanding
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Department Planning
Timeline
Program Lead Teacher
Lionsgate Academy Charter School
08.2015 - Current
Program Coordinator
Northeast Residence
08.2013 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher
District 917
08.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
St . Thomas University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
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