Nicole Franchi
Waltham,MA
Summary
Obtain an administration position within Newton Public School to broaden experiences within educational leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Newton Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
- Lesson planning executive function and study skill strategies in addition to individual, specialized instruction
- Responsible for caseload of 28 students with varying disabilities across all four-grade levels (9-12)
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Conduct IEP meetings for caseload specific students as well as conduct Team meetings, when necessary
- Appropriately complete all legal IEP paperwork of students including writing IEP's
- Communicate with parents, teachers, and staff on regular basis - often daily - regarding progress of individual students, best support practices, or intervention as needed
- Executed specialized instruction focused on long-term goals, triage setbacks, and continue progress toward IEP goals and overall academic and social success.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Interim Assistant Director Special Educatio
Newton North High School
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Focused oversight of Academic Support Program comprising 250 students
- Oversee day to day operations of special education program staff, coverage and safety of high need students
- Supervise and evaluate teachers, school adjustment counselors and teaching assistants with a culturally responsive lens
- Facilitate implementation of IEP services for students with varying disabilities
- Plan and implement department and school wide professional development activities
- Work collaboratively to screen and hire high quality teachers and support staff.
- Played pivotal role in crisis management situations by quickly identifying issues, devising effective solutions, and guiding teams toward resolution.
- Oversaw daily operations within department, ensuring timely completion of tasks and consistent high-quality output.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Lesley University
Master of Science - Education Administration
ACCEPT’s Educator Leadership Institute
06.2024
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Co-teaching Experience
- De-Escalation Techniques
Administrative Experience
Interim Assistant Director Special Education, Newton North High School, July 2022, July 2023, Oversight of Academic Support Program comprising 250 students., Oversee day to day operations of special education program staff, coverage and safety of high need students., Supervise and evaluate teachers, school adjustment counselors and teaching assistants with a culturally responsive lens., Facilitate the implementation of IEP services for students with varying disabilities., Plan and implement department and school wide professional development activities., Work collaboratively to screen and hire high quality teachers and support staff.
Related Experience
- New Teacher Mentor, 2014, 2023, Implement a new teacher mentor program., Observe and provided written feedback for new educators, Create and record meeting times and maintain confidentiality of educator meetings.
- Senior Awards Coordinator, Spring 2022, Collaborate with current and future members of the scholarship team., Organize and set deadlines for faculty and administration., Coordinate student receipt of awards.
License
- 384047, Massachusetts, Special Education Administration Emergency License, July 2022, July 2023
- Massachusetts, Moderate Disabilities grades 5-12 Professional, July 30, 2025
- Massachusetts, Elementary Education grades K-6 Professional- Inactive
- SEI Endorsement, Spring 2016
Professional Committees And Awards
- District Reopening Committee-Executive Function Skills Consultant, Winter/Spring 2021
- NNHS Executive Function Skills Faculty Resource-Developed materials for families and staff, Fall 2020
- Faculty Representative for District Reopening Plan 2021-2022 to represent special education, Spring 2020
- SEPAC Award recipient, 2019
Professional Development
- Kami Connect - Virtual Conference for Educators, July 24, 2021
- Mentoring in Action: Becoming a Qualified Mentor and Leader, Summer 2021
Timeline
Interim Assistant Director Special Educatio
Newton North High School
07.2022 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Newton Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Lesley University
Master of Science - Education Administration
ACCEPT’s Educator Leadership Institute
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