Nicole Lia
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Summary
I moved to FLorida 3 years ago, and I started working as a Permanent 5th Grade teacher at Bashaw Elementary. I loved seeing that light turn on in my students when they finally understood something that they might have been struggling with. I have an extreme passion for teaching. I love bringing lessons to life & trying to immerse students in concepts to promote learning.
Skilled in critical thinking and classroom technology, consistently enhancing student engagement and academic success. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Excelled in fostering collaborative learning environments, and implementing innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant/Client Liaison
Law Firm Of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C.
09.2010 - Current
- Prepared and Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
- Correspond daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Manatee County School District
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Delivered clear, informative lessons on subject matter framed to meet State Standards.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Bashaw Elementary
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed personalized learning plans for students, leading to improved comprehension and academic success.
- Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
- Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement new teaching strategies, resulting in enhanced student engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.1998
Skills
- Certification of Eligibility
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Records Management
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Technology
Certification
- Certification of Eligibility (State of FL)
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Manatee County School District
01.2023 - 05.2024
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Bashaw Elementary
08.2022 - 01.2023
Legal Assistant/Client Liaison
Law Firm Of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C.
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
SUNY At Buffalo
- Certification of Eligibility (State of FL)
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