NICOLE HAWTHORNE
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Educational leader with extensive experience in teaching, coaching, and departmental leadership. Demonstrated success in implementing new curricula and facilitating professional development workshops that significantly improve instructional practices and teacher effectiveness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher and Instructional Coach
Doherty High School
Colorado Springs , CO
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on best teaching strategies for educators.
- Mentored novice teachers through observation and feedback sessions, resulting in enhanced instructional practices.
- Analyzed classroom data to identify improvement areas, informing targeted teaching strategies.
- Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources to create action plans for improvement.
- Supported curriculum alignment efforts, ensuring consistency with educational standards and enhancing overall educational quality.
- Partnered with district administration to ensure alignment between state standards and local curricula.
TEACHER AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Doherty High School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Classes Taught In English: 9th, 9th honors, 10th, 10th honors, 11th, AP Language and Composition, and Writing Center (Interventions)
- Enhanced effectiveness of PLC groups by leading data-centered protocols and facilitating common formative assessments
- Coordinated with colleagues on curriculum development, implementing best practices, and sharing resources to support cohesive instructional strategies across grade levels
- Created English Department teaching schedule in partnership with building-wide master scheduling committee to optimize instructional planning
- Ensured English Department funding and instructional resources were utilized in alignment with school vision
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Provided feedback to parents regarding students' academic growth and behavioral development
TEACHER
Janitell Junior High School
Widefield, CO
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Classes Taught: 8th Grade ELA, 7th Grade ELA, Writing Intervention, Fiction in a Flash Elective
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of classtime
- Created and maintained classroom environment that supported learning and promoted social and emotional development of students
- Cultivated open communication among teacher, students, and parents to strengthen relationships and enhance student support
- Communicated with parents about student's academic progress and behavioral growth, fostering collaborative support
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other relevant data related to student performance
- Led track and cross country practices
TEACHER
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Taught classes for 11th and 12th grade students.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Developed comprehensive course syllabi detailing policies and class schedules.
- Adapted course materials according to individual student's language proficiency levels in order facilitate understanding of subject matter content.
- Identified and recommended creative resources to enhance student understanding of complex subjects.
- Collected and analyzed student feedback to inform instructional adjustments.
- Evaluated student academic growth and prepared detailed progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - ENGLISH
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09-2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ENGLISH AND EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2008
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Mentorship and guidance
- Mentorship and guidance
- Collaborative learning
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Adaptive teaching strategies
Accomplishments
- District Teacher Impact Award for helping students achieve more than one year of academic growth in a single school year.
Timeline
Teacher and Instructional Coach
Doherty High School
08.2024 - Current
TEACHER AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Doherty High School
08.2018 - 05.2023
TEACHER
Janitell Junior High School
08.2014 - 05.2018
TEACHER
Harrison High School
08.2010 - 05.2013
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - ENGLISH
American College of Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ENGLISH AND EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs