Nicole Carolan
Rockaway,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Writer
Freelance
07.2021 - Current
- Wrote and edited 18 high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Strategized content based on Google Analytics data, geographical targeting and keyword planning.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Special Education Teacher
Morris School District - Lafayette Learning Center
Morristown, NJ
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Observed 40+ children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- 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.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students virtually and in person.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Used multiple platforms to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth students.
- Attended multiple workshops on CRT and Trauma- Informed instruction.
- On Systemic Change Team working closely with New Jersey Inclusive Education Technical Assistance Project (NJIETA) to make positive changes for inclusion within school (2020-2022).
- On School Climate Improvement Panel with diverse team of school staff to discuss and develop ways to improve our school climate for students and staff (2017-2022).
- On District Evaluation Advisory Committee to serve as representative for my school and communicate needs to administrators and teachers across district to problem solve and provide support/information for teachers in my school (2018-2020).
Director
Inspirekids Learning Center
Whippany, NJ
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Hired (2) and directed (7) teachers to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing teachers to foster increased productivity.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Inspirekids Learning Center
Whippany, NJ
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for 20+ students.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Paraprofessional
Celebrate the Children School
Denville, NJ
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to students 1:1 to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Writing Arts
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2013
Skills
- Originality and Creativity
- Highly Organized
- Easily Adaptable, Quick to Learn
- Active Listening, Communication, and Collaboration
- Learning Modalities
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Learning Assessments
- Special Education
- Adobe Systems Software
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Screencastify/Video Editing
Affiliations
- NEA
- NJEA
- NJAEYC
Timeline
Content Writer
Freelance
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Morris School District - Lafayette Learning Center
11.2017 - 03.2022
Director
Inspirekids Learning Center
06.2017 - 11.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Inspirekids Learning Center
08.2015 - 06.2017
Paraprofessional
Celebrate the Children School
09.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Education
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Writing Arts
Rowan University
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