Nicole Gammella
Manchester
Summary
Objective: A compassionate educator looking to maximize student success by shifting from my role as a fifth-grade teacher, who excels at building relationships with students, positively collaborates with school staff, and is constantly working to improve the learning environment increasing achievement through effective teaching and classroom management using data-based decision-making, to an assistant principal who embraces challenges across the school environment to build a village of people including staff, families, and community partnerships that support each student enrolled at the school as an individual learner while problem-solving and goal-setting to enhance student success and achievement in all domains.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
SAU 37 -Middle School at Parkside
Manchester
10.2021 - Current
- Provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where students can learn a variety of skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities that aligned with both district and state standards in the content areas of English Language Arts and Social Studies.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and positive collaboration among all students.
- Differentiated curriculum based on student needs and learning styles.
- Created a rubric and assessment tools to continuously improve student outcomes.
- Encouraged positive behavior and culture among the classroom and school community through the MTSS framework.
- Communicated and established partnerships with students' families.
- Communicated and collaborated effectively with other staff members.
- Attended and participated in various professional development opportunities for all students, including training opportunities to enhance practice around multilingual learner education and special education.
- Participated in various team leadership opportunities.
Director
The World of Discovery
Manchester
02.2015 - 07.2021
- Responsible for overseeing the education and care of students enrolled in the school from infancy through kindergarten.
- Oversaw all operations of the facility and program, as well as supported the operations of a secondary location.
- Supported the implementation of PBIS practices across the school.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored all staff members.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with families.
- Connected families to resources and partnerships outside of the school.
- Directed daily operations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the state of New Hampshire.
Preschool Teacher
The World of Discovery
Manchester
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Maintained a safe and welcoming classroom for up to twenty-four preschool students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans and activities that aligned with early childhood standards.
- Fostered nurturing experiences that supported the whole child.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities and experiences.
- Completed student assessments.
- Planned and participated in various school events centered around fostering a collaborative school community.
- Utilized positive behavior practices to encourage a positive classroom experience for all students.
- Collaborated with families to ensure that student needs were being met.
- Collaborated with student families and guardians to create a partnership founded on trust and communication to best support the development of the student.
- Upheld and implemented the New Hampshire state laws and regulations for early childhood.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Educational Leadership With Certification
New England College
Henniker, NH10-2025
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
New England College
Henniker10-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SNHU
Hooksett, NH05-2016
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom leadership
- Team/school leadership
- Effective family engagement
- Effective communicator and collaborative worker
- Growth mindset
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Differentiated instruction
- Activity planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Community partnerships
Accomplishments
- Semi-finalist for the 2025 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Program
- Manchester School District Excellence in Teaching Recognition
- Manchester School District Staff Spotlight, 2024
Certification
- New Hampshire Experienced Educator License
- New Hampshire Administrator License- Expected October 2025
- ExcEL Educators Leadership Academy- UCLA
- SLATE Certified Educator- UNH
Leadership Opportunities and Activities
- Principal Internship: March 2025- October 2025
- Team Lead Tier 1 MTSS-B Committee- January 2022
- Teacher Advisor of the Student Council
- Team Coordinator for the Walk Against Hunger Fundraiser
- City Year Partner Teacher and Support
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
SAU 37 -Middle School at Parkside
10.2021 - Current
Director
The World of Discovery
02.2015 - 07.2021
Preschool Teacher
The World of Discovery
02.2013 - 02.2015
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study - Educational Leadership With Certification
New England College
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
New England College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SNHU
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