Nicole Capriccio
North Smithfield
Summary
Seasoned K-8 educator with a robust background at Aspire Public Schools and PS 108, specializing in differentiated instruction and community building. Excelled in student assessment and classroom management, significantly enhancing reading levels and fostering inclusive environments. Mentored teachers and led school-wide interventions, demonstrating impactful leadership and pedagogical skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 Teacher
Aspire Public Schools
Oakland
07.2008 - 06.2017
- Taught a 4/5 loop for 4 years and 6th grade Humanities for 2 years. Both roles included collaborative planning, running and participating in weekly data meetings and the implementation of IEPs and 504 plans.
- Worked part-time with small groups of K-8 students as a Reading Interventionist for 3 years. Was a member of the RtI Team, which involved planning, implementing and analyzing the results of both math and reading interventions school-wide.
- Served as lead teacher for 4 years, meeting weekly with administration and fellow leads and also with my team of teachers. This role also included planning and implementing summer training for new teachers, and annual retreats for all teachers.
- Mentored a teacher resident through Aspire's Teacher Residency Program.
- Built community and supported social/emotional learning as the Advisor to a group of 8th grade boys.
- Built and ran a middle school library, with a focus on making available books that were age-appropriate to students reading below grade level.
Elementary School Teacher
PS 108
Brooklyn
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught three classes collaboratively using the READ 180 program.
- Taught two classes collaboratively in our school's Dual Language program.
- Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Community building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Clear Credential issued 8/2012
- New York Childhood Education Initial Certificate issued 9/2005
- Rhode Island Certificate of Eligibility for Employment Teacher of Elementary Grades issued 7/2005
Timeline
K-8 Teacher
Aspire Public Schools
07.2008 - 06.2017
Elementary School Teacher
PS 108
08.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Roger Williams University
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