Nicole Kelly
Breezy Point
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at the Board of Education, excelling in data analysis and teacher training. Proven track record in enhancing student achievement through innovative curriculum development and effective professional development initiatives. Skilled in budget management and fostering a collaborative environment that empowers educators and supports diverse learners.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Board of Education
Jamaica
03.2006 - Current
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Created and implemented special education programs which provided support to teachers and staff while giving special needs and at-risk youth tools necessary to succeed.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and field trips.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
Literacy Coach
Board of Education
Belle Harbor
06.2003 - 02.2006
- Analyzed data from assessments such as reading and writing proficiency tests, benchmark assessments, and other formal measures of student progress in order to inform instructional decisions related to literacy instruction.
- Provided innovative reading resources for students.
- Developed and implemented professional development activities to increase teacher capacity in literacy instruction.
- Coached teachers individually or in small groups on effective strategies for implementing curriculum related to literacy instruction.
- Collaborated with school leaders and district personnel regarding initiatives associated with improving student achievement in literacy instruction.
- Served as a resource for schools by providing guidance on evidence-based interventions related to literacy instruction.
- Created educational materials according to lesson plans and school programs.
- Worked with special education staff members to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students receiving specialized services related to literacy instruction.
Teacher
Board of Education
Brooklyn
09.1992 - 06.2004
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Education
30 Above Masters - School Administration
ToroCollege
Brooklyn06-2002
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
St John's University
Queens12-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St Joseph's College
Brooklyn, NY06-1992
Skills
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Policy enforcement
- Budget management
- Special education
- Professional development
- Teacher evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Standardized testing coordination
- Progress monitoring
- Academic administration
- Teacher training
- Curriculum evaluation
- Attendance monitoring
- School facilities and operations
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Board of Education
03.2006 - Current
Literacy Coach
Board of Education
06.2003 - 02.2006
Teacher
Board of Education
09.1992 - 06.2004
30 Above Masters - School Administration
ToroCollege
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
St John's University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St Joseph's College
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