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Nicole Geurts

Freedom,WI

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience at St. John Nepomucene, skilled in classroom management and curriculum development and adaptation. Proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student outcomes through differentiated instruction and strong family engagement. Passionate about advocating for children and families, utilizing creative strategies to promote academic success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

St. John Nepomucene
08.2019 - Current
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Attended curriculum trainings to bring in new writing curriculum to our K-5 program.
  • Apart of our Leadership Team in an effort to lead, grow and better our school in the next five years.

4K Teacher, Lead Teacher Birth-preschool

ThedaCare Child Learning Center
08.2012 - 08.2019
  • Participated in monthly ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and maintain a high level of expertise in teaching methodologies.
  • Organized monthly field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on projects to enhance subject matter relevance and engage students in authentic learning experiences.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall academic achievement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent enforcement of rules, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to varying ability levels within the classroom, promoting inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, refine curricula, and ensure consistency across classrooms.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering a supportive community for student success.
  • Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.

Lead Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center and Preschool
02.2012 - 08.2012
  • Established positive relationships with parents through weekly communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices, accordingly, leading to improved outcomes, three times a year.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as family nights and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.

Lead Teacher

Stepping Stones Child Care
03.2003 - 06.2011
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.

Assistant Teacher

Thrivent Finacial Child Learning Cener
09.2002 - 03.2003
  • Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
  • Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Rasmussen College
Appleton
12-2015

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI
05-2012

High School Diploma -

Little Chute High School
Little Chute, WI
05.2003

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Advocate for children and families
  • Implementation of Wisconsin Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline Techniques
  • Leadership in classroom and school
  • Flexible and willing to do whatever jobs need to be done to benefit the children and school
  • Creative thinking
  • Self motivation
  • Use my faith and the love of Jesus to build children and families to get into the kingdom of God
  • Curriculum planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom organization

Accomplishments

    Won the Simplified Writing Champion Award. I brought Simplified Writing Curriculum to St. John's after a training I took. Simplified Writing offered a contest where you submit and essay discussing your implementation of the curriculum within your school and submit students work samples. I convinced another teacher, 4th grade, to do this with me and we won. John Hopkins University will be coming to our school to write an article on our implementation of the curriculum.

Certification

  • Teacher's License - WI Board of Education.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Wisconsin Pyramid Model Certification

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

St. John Nepomucene
08.2019 - Current

4K Teacher, Lead Teacher Birth-preschool

ThedaCare Child Learning Center
08.2012 - 08.2019

Lead Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center and Preschool
02.2012 - 08.2012

Lead Teacher

Stepping Stones Child Care
03.2003 - 06.2011

Assistant Teacher

Thrivent Finacial Child Learning Cener
09.2002 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Rasmussen College

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

High School Diploma -

Little Chute High School

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