Nicole Epstein
Cooper City,FL
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher with 30 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint David Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Substitute Teacher
Saint David Catholic School
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Pre-K Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Middle School Teacher
Glynn County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2007
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
Education Coordinator
Seminole Tribe of Florida
06.1995 - 08.2000
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
- Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
08.1992 - 06.1995
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Master of Education - Foundations of Education
Troy University
Troy, AL08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Barry University
Miami, FL05-1991
Skills
- Reading mastery
- Academic record keeping
- Excellent classroom management
- Special needs support
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint David Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Saint David Catholic School
11.2019 - 07.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2019
Middle School Teacher
Glynn County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2007
Education Coordinator
Seminole Tribe of Florida
06.1995 - 08.2000
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
08.1992 - 06.1995
Master of Education - Foundations of Education
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Barry University
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