Nicole Cruse
Henderson,NV
Summary
Innovative professional specialist eager to develop and deliver engaging activities to diverse populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
OHIA Academy
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations,routines, and cultural diversity.
- 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.
Registered Behavior Technician
Discovery ABA
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for staff members.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Oakaloosa County Schools
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Write individual student goals and objectives set forth in IEPs.
- Coordinated with school staff and other support
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating project-based and hands-on activities into the curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating diverse learning styles.
Credit Analyst
Barclays US
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assessed credit risk by analyzing customer credit scores, data and credit reports.
Resource Teacher - Case Manager
Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated differentiated instruction providing resources tailored to meet student's needs and abilities.
- Provided targeted one-on-one instruction
- Assessed student progress using formative assessments, and progress monitoring.
Special Education Teacher - Case Manager
American Preparatory Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, lead, coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings
- Provide differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Ell support k-6 at Academy of World Languages, Paideia & Montessori style classroom teaching and intervention support
- Positive School culture committee
Arlitt Center for family Research- Early Childhood Paraprofessional
University of Cincinnati
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Evidence-based practices in pre-k curriculum Montessori style education
- Play-based lessons in social, emotional, and motor development
Substitute Teacher
The Jewish Hebrew Day School Cincinnati
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Developed strong rapport with students adhering to Jewish traditions and routines.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent performance.
Administrative Assistant
University of Cincinnati
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Determine financial aid eligibility and audit consortium agreements
- Answered phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality by adhering to privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with \ data entry and database management .
Mental Health Technician
Ohio Federation for Children's Mental Health
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing distress .
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL04-2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2011
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2011
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- IEP Writing
- Relationship building and management
- Creativity in teaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Records management
- First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
Public Allies (AmeriCorps) Alumni
National Inventors (Invent Now) Hall Fame Director
Certification
Professional Level Special Education Teacher License
(Generalist)
Nevada Registered Behavior Technician RBT, CPR
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
OHIA Academy
08.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Discovery ABA
11.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Oakaloosa County Schools
11.2022 - 05.2023
Credit Analyst
Barclays US
11.2021 - 11.2022
Resource Teacher - Case Manager
Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas
10.2018 - 03.2020
Special Education Teacher - Case Manager
American Preparatory Schools
08.2017 - 05.2018
Instructional Paraprofessional
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher
The Jewish Hebrew Day School Cincinnati
01.2010 - 06.2011
Arlitt Center for family Research- Early Childhood Paraprofessional
University of Cincinnati
01.2010 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant
University of Cincinnati
01.2007 - 03.2010
Mental Health Technician
Ohio Federation for Children's Mental Health
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
University of Cincinnati
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