Nicole Carr
Alachua,Florida
Summary
Friendly and energetic Second Grade Teacher with a passionate commitment to student development. Motivated to help children become inspired, engaged, and confident in learning. Adapts teaching strategies to meet student needs. Develops quality relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Lake Butler Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers (2022-2023 and 2024-2025 school years)
- Team Leader (2022-2023 and 2024-2025)
First Grade Teacher
Lake Butler Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Develop a positive relationship with students, parents, and staff to create an atmosphere that focuses on teaching and motivating students.
- Collaborate with the team to adapt lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth.
- Differentiate instruction according to student ability and skill set.
- Attend professional development workshops to deepen content knowledge.
- Integrate the use of technology in the classroom.
- Celebrating and encouraging student success.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Team Leader (2014-2015, 2019-2020, 2020-2021)
- Math Inclusion Teacher (2015-2017)
- Create various resources to supplement curriculum
- Serving as a new teacher mentor (2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022)
2nd Grade Substitute
Lake Butler Elementary
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Instructed students individually and in groups.
- Created and implemented lesson plans for all subjects.
- Attended PD trainings.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
UNF Child Development and Research Center
12.2009 - 02.2011
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Santa Fe Little School
06.2006 - 11.2009
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.2011
Associates of Arts Degree -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
· Store owner on Teachers Pay Teachers
· Elementary Math Course (2013-2014 school year)
· ExcELS UF STEM course (2015-2016 school year)
· Nominated Teacher of the Year (2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2024-2025)
· Clinical Educator Certificate (2018)
· UF Literacy Micro-Credentials Certificate (2024)
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Lake Butler Elementary
08.2021 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Lake Butler Elementary
08.2012 - 01.2021
2nd Grade Substitute
Lake Butler Elementary
01.2012 - 06.2012
Preschool Assistant Teacher
UNF Child Development and Research Center
12.2009 - 02.2011
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Santa Fe Little School
06.2006 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
Associates of Arts Degree -
Santa Fe College
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