Nicole Hemendinger
Gulf Shores
Summary
Dedicated ESL Teacher with 5 years of experience in both physical and virtual classrooms. Expertise in developing and delivering tailored curriculum for ESL/ELL students, addressing diverse educational and developmental needs. Proven ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing technology for instructional planning and communication, fostering engaging learning environments that enhance language proficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gulf Shores City Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement lesson plans and maintain classroom management.
- Delivered instructional lessons across diverse K-12 subjects, adapting methods for varied learning styles.
- Supported student engagement through interactive activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
ESL Teacher
VIPKID
06.2018 - 7 2021
- Taught ESL to 100+ monthly teaching over 2,000 courses.
- Cultivated a supportive classroom environment promoting active participation and language practice.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and phonological awareness to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
Special Education Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning and behaviorial needs with a wide variety of students that have not succeeded in traditional school environments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
- Utilized Trauma Informed Care and Therapuetic Crisis Intervention to help students in crisis to remain safe in a classroom setting on a daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia, GA05-2005
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Technology integration
- Curriculum Development
- TESOL Methodologies
- Student Assessment
- Cultural Awareness
- Interactive Teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Phonological Development
Certification
- TESOL Certification - 2018
- TESOL Advanced Certification-2019
- Phonics ESL Instructor-2019
- NYPUM Program Instructor
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Gulf Shores City Schools
08.2024 - Current
ESL Teacher
VIPKID
06.2018 - 7 2021
Special Education Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
03.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of West Georgia