Nicole D. Ladd
Stafford Springs
Summary
Knowledgeable Religion Teacher with a strong personal faith and a passion for Catholic education. Adept at delivering engaging, insightful lessons while fostering nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Skilled in public speaking and written communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RELIGION TEACHER
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Southbridge, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans for middle school students, integrating Sacred Scripture and the Church's liturgical calendar.
- Facilitated discussions promoting critical thinking about faith and morality.
- Encouraged students to foster a personal relationship with God through daily journaling and prayer in the classroom.
- Served as Co-Advisor to our school's Faith in Action Team (FIAT), organizing community service projects and providing opportunities for leadership in faith.
- Prepared students to serve at weekly Mass.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Southbridge, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with diocesan standards to enhance student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback for continuous improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Planned and executed our middle school Social Studies Fair event.
MUSIC TEACHER
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Southbridge, MA
08.2018 - Current
- Taught general music classes for students in Pre-K through Grade 8.
- Developed comprehensive music curriculum aligned with diocesan standards.
- Served as Choir Director for mixed choir, students grades 3-8.
- Coordinated school performances, enhancing community engagement through musical programs, including a Christmas concert and a Spring Showcase.
- Selected and prepared liturgical music for student-led Mass.
MUSIC TEACHER
ST. EDWARD SCHOOL
Stafford Springs, CT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught Music and Movement classes for children in Pre-K through Grade 2; students were prepared for the accurate development of rhythmic and singing skills through activities that encourage expression and social connection.
- Coached Flute ensemble for elementary and middle school students; students learn ensemble skills and repertoire in preparation for performance.
FLUTE INSTRUCTOR
THE HARTT SCHOOL COMMUNITY DIVISION
W. Hartford, CT
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Taught flute technique, repertoire, practice skills, and performance preparation to students of varying skill levels, middle school through adult.
FLUTE INSTRUCTOR
THE FOXCROFT SCHOOL
Middleburg, VA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Taught private flute lessons to students grades 9-12 in a boarding school setting where lessons were part of the school curriculum.
- Coached chamber music groups of varied instrumentation.
FLUTE INSTRUCTOR
MISS PORTER’S SCHOOL
Farmington, CT
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Taught private flute lessons to students grades 9-12 in a boarding school setting where lessons were part of the school curriculum.
- Coached chamber music groups of varied instrumentation.
Education
B.A. - THEOLOGY
HOLY APOSTLES COLLEGE & SEMINARY
Cromwell, CT05.2024
B.M. - FLUTE PERFORMANCE
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
Winchester, VA05.1999
Skills
- Theological knowledge
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Public speaking
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Professionalism
Timeline
RELIGION TEACHER
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
08.2024 - Current
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
08.2024 - Current
MUSIC TEACHER
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
08.2018 - Current
MUSIC TEACHER
ST. EDWARD SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2017
FLUTE INSTRUCTOR
THE FOXCROFT SCHOOL
01.2006 - 01.2007
FLUTE INSTRUCTOR
THE HARTT SCHOOL COMMUNITY DIVISION
01.2004 - 01.2011
FLUTE INSTRUCTOR
MISS PORTER’S SCHOOL
01.2003 - 01.2005
B.A. - THEOLOGY
HOLY APOSTLES COLLEGE & SEMINARY
B.M. - FLUTE PERFORMANCE
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY