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Nicole Kinniry

Levittown,PA

Summary

Accomplished educator and communicator with a proven track record at Holy Family Regional Catholic School, adept in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being. Specializes in individualized learning and project-based instruction, enhancing reading comprehension and writing proficiency. Expert in parent-teacher communication, demonstrating significant improvements in student engagement and collaborative learning environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School ELA Teacher

Holy Family Regional Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Promoted a growth mindset within the classroom, encouraging students to embrace challenges and learn from setbacks.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on skill development and test preparation strategies.
  • Streamlined grading processes by utilizing technology tools, allowing for more timely feedback on student work.
  • Implemented project-based learning experiences to promote critical thinking skills and real-world applications of course content.
  • Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
  • Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected ELA concepts to other subjects.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.

Parish Communications

Queen Of The Universe Church
08.2014 - Current
  • Preparation, coordination, and design of weekly parish printed bulletin
  • Preparation, coordination, writing, and editing of all content for parish newsletters
  • Maintain parish website, managing parish app, and all parish social media
  • Develop and oversee annual communication plan

Substitute Teacher, K-12

STS
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Director of Marketing, Admissions, and Communicati

Holy Family Regional Catholic School
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Developed prospect lists, communicated with prospective families, cultivating relationships and enrollment of new families, and re-enrollment of existing families.
  • Responsible for all marketing efforts for school, including but not limited to print and online advertising, bulletin and parish announcements, maintaining school website and social media outlets.
  • Coordinated school events including: Open Houses, Information Nights, and Back to School meetings.
  • Assisted in coordinating of parent meetings, Development Office events including a major gift event and school auction. Responsible for all communication regarding school, including a weekly parent newsletter.
  • Duties also included public relation efforts for the school. Maintained relationships with local media and wrote all school press releases.

Director of Admissions and Marketing

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with institutional objectives.
  • Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
  • Increased enrollment rates by developing and implementing strategic recruitment initiatives.
  • Served as a liaison between prospective students, families, faculty, and administration throughout the admissions process, facilitating seamless communication among all parties involved.
  • Streamlined the admissions process for efficiency, resulting in faster response times for prospective students.
  • Organized successful campus events such as open houses and information sessions to showcase what the institution has to offer its students academically and socially.

Education

Master of Science - Education

St. Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021

Master of Arts - History

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2001

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication
  • Grammar Instruction
  • Literary Analysis
  • Individualized Learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Writing instruction
  • Reading Comprehension

Certification

Instructional I Citizenship 7-12 (8825)

Instructional I English 7-12 (3230)


Timeline

Middle School ELA Teacher

Holy Family Regional Catholic School
08.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

STS
09.2018 - 03.2020

Parish Communications

Queen Of The Universe Church
08.2014 - Current

Director of Marketing, Admissions, and Communicati

Holy Family Regional Catholic School
08.2012 - 05.2014

Director of Admissions and Marketing

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
07.2008 - 07.2010

Master of Science - Education

St. Joseph's University

Master of Arts - History

Temple University

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