NICOLE DEPALMA
Apopka,FL
Summary
Award-winning curriculum resource teacher with a distinguished record successfully provided quality support and Professional Learning opportunities across the 8th largest school district across the nation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Systems District Resource Teacher
OCPS - CURRICULUM AND DIGITAL LEARNING DEPT.
06.2011 - Current
- Achieved improved user engagement through development and collaboration on Instructional Management System for OCPS. Created, enhanced and facilitated district-wide training on LMS, IMS, and Launchpad digital applications.
- Providing ongoing training and support on system functionality and instructional applications across various departments (CDL, ESE, MTSS, Multilingual, CTE, STO, Title 1, Homeless Education, Research, Measurement and Strategy).
- Collaborated with educators to integrate technology and digital resources into classroom instruction (Formerly North and West Learning Communities).
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on effective instructional strategies and best practices.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development opportunities and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lessons.
- Responsible for resolving Easy-Vista Tickets related to Launchpad, Canvas, and various district-wide applications.
Classroom Resource Teacher (CRT)/ Instructional Coach
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Recipient of OCPS Teacher of the Year Award.
- Researched, negotiated, approved, and purchased curriculum materials and software. Personally managed state and county mandated tests throughout the school year. Implemented multiple procedures and protocols during testing window dates. Provided teachers with staff development training, established curriculum guidelines, coordinated testing, and provided parent and community involvement opportunities.
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and interventions.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance staff teaching methodologies.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting support strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and inform instructional decisions.
Classroom Teacher
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Extensive experience in various grade levels. Increased student performance by administering pre/post tests and assessments to measure progress and development. Developed a primary bilingual program that was the recipient of a Disney Teacheriffic award.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Analyzed educational trends to inform curriculum improvements and align with best practices.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rollins College
Winter Park05.1996
Skills
- Trainer of Launchpad Applications
- Trainer of OCPS Approved AI Platforms and Web-Conferencing Applications
- Apple Certified Learning Coach
- Trainer of OCPS LMS (Canvas)
Accomplishments
- Administered training for trailblazer school sites, digital 1-1 and BYOD sites.
- Developed training modules for face to face sessions, self-paced online and train the trainer courses for school based and district based instructional employees, media specialists, and administrators.
- District trainer on OCPS LaunchED program, LMS (Canvas) and CAPE Digital Tools Certification.
- Collaborator and developer of Instructional Management System. Responsible for loading K-12 curriculum into the IMS. Assisted Accountability Research and Assessment Senior Administrators in developing the dashboards for the data portion (Insight) of the IMS.
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- Created and provided training to over 2,000 school based champions, school – based administrators and OCPS district personnel on the IMS (Instructional Management System) and LMS(Canvas).
- Assisted teachers, administrators and directors of various departments to support, develop, apply and monitor “Best Instructional Practices” that would increase student achievement.
- Located and uploaded K-12 General and Course Specific Technology Apps into the IMS to assist and integrate technology in the classroom.
- Aligned Common Core and NGSS standards to over 500 SAFARI Montage K-12 playlists for Chicago Public Schools.
- Constructed a Common Core template to assist teachers in understanding the State Coding versus the National Coding.
- Developed and provided basic and advanced trainings on the District Educational Data Warehouse. Collaborated and trained by ITS team members on Microsoft SharePoint to upload files, resources and curriculum.
- Proficient and applies knowledge of Adobe Captivate, ScreenFlow, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Padcaster, Snagit, SWIVL to various presentations and trainings.
- Employs SMART Board, Mac, PC, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google WorkPlace to district trainings and materials.
- Certified Apple Learning Coach. Facilitated on-going training for schools that participated and were awarded Apple Distinguished Schools designation (Zellwood/ Kelly Park).
Timeline
Instructional Systems District Resource Teacher
OCPS - CURRICULUM AND DIGITAL LEARNING DEPT.
06.2011 - Current
Classroom Resource Teacher (CRT)/ Instructional Coach
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
01.2006 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
01.1996 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rollins College
Section name
- Results-driven leader offering more than twenty nine years of dedication to educational excellence.
- Holds current State of Florida Certifications in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K-12). Reading Endorsement.
- Apple Learning Coach and Level 1 Google for Education Educator.
- Background includes a BA in Elementary Education.