Nicole Klingler
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
- Dedicated education professional with 6+ years of experience supporting diverse student and family needs
- Skilled at fostering a warm, professional, and inclusive learning environment
- Thrives in fast-paced settings with limited resources and competing priorities
- Strong multitasking and time-management abilities to ensure positive outcomes
- Experienced in developing and delivering individualized, student-centered curriculum
- Effective communicator with strengths in conflict resolution among students, parents, and staff
- Proactive, adaptable team player known for creativity and flexibility
- Committed to advancing organizational goals through meaningful, individualized support
- Provides support across academics, behavior management, and educational technology
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Elevate Academy East
08.2025 - Current
- Partner with lead teachers to support lesson delivery, classroom activities, and differentiated instruction for general education and special needs students
- Facilitate small-group and one-on-one learning to reinforce concepts, support comprehension, and promote student confidence
- Create a calm, structured learning environment by preparing materials, monitoring student engagement, and proactively addressing disruptions
- Supervise students during class time, transitions, and school activities to ensure safety, inclusion, and positive behavior
- Support students’ academic, emotional, physical, and social-emotional needs with patience, compassion, and consistency
- Communicate professionally with teachers, families, administrators, and support staff to maintain alignment and student success
- Assist with school events, extracurricular activities, and classroom projects
- Manage administrative tasks including attendance tracking, grading support, filing, copying, and classroom documentation
- Maintaine classroom resources by organizing, restocking, and caring for instructional materials and equipment
Owner/Director
The Cat and The Fiddle Preschool
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the school, including ensuring compliance with regulations set forth in the state and city
- Provide open lines of communication between parents and staff regarding student progress, upcoming events, and relevant needs
- Create and maintain a safe, fun, and loving environment for each individual student to ensure a positive experience
- Recruit, develop, and supervise staff ensuring a collaborative work environment where each staff member is valued
- Maintain the business side the school by creating and maintaining a successful budget that includes allocation of funds, employee wages, and covering expenses related to the school
- Ensure inventory required for successful lesson plans is adequate and prepared while maintaining an organized and clean work environment.
- Organize annual drive to benefit over 200 foster children during the holidays
Teacher
The Cat and The Fiddle Preschool
09.2018 - 08.2025
- Create and maintain a safe, fun, and loving environment for each individual student to ensure a positive experience
- Resolve conflict and listen to concerned parents
- Maintain records of student attendance
- Issue and monitor testing of students to evaluate growth and milestones
- Plan and execute class events such parties and graduation ceremonies
- Create and direct academically focused summer camps
Personal Caregiver
Shirlene Wilson
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Provided compassionate care for house-bound patient with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Provided meals, companionship, and emotional support
- Communicated with head caregiver on the activities and struggles of the patient
- Communicated with medical professionals to help provide the best care for the patient
Dental Assistant Instructor
Eastern Idaho Technical College
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Educated students on the skills and knowledge required to provide advanced dental assisting procedures
- Developed lesson plans that included all aspects of a dental assistant such as theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, infection control, and legal considerations
- Evaluated student performance to ensure readiness for written and clinical exams
- Encouraged community involvement with local dentists to provide lectures and presentations as well as offering day trips to local offices
Education
Associates degree - General Studies
Brigham Young University-Idaho
07.2013
Highschool - undefined
Skyline Highschool
Idaho Falls, ID05.2007
Skills
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable professional with a strong commitment to supporting individuals in educational, healthcare, and caregiving environments
- Experienced in providing one-on-one and small-group support, with a calm, nurturing approach tailored to individual needs
- Strong background in classroom support, student supervision, and assisting individuals with special needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with students, families, coworkers, and supervisors
- Skilled in organization, classroom and household management, and maintaining structured, supportive environments
- Proficient in administrative and clerical tasks including documentation, scheduling, attendance tracking, filing, and record maintenance
- CPR and First Aid Certified, with a safety-first, attentive mindset
- Background in dental assisting, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, infection control awareness, and patient care
- Adaptable, emotionally intuitive, and able to remain composed in high-stress or sensitive situations
- Reliable team player with strong work ethic, empathy, and a service-oriented mindset
Personal Statement
“I move through the world with compassion, resilience, and a deep respect for human dignity.”
Accomplishments
- Named best preschool in Idaho Falls by Idaho Falls Business three consecutive years (2022-2024)
- Angels in Adoptions Award- Received in 2020 from Senator Jim Risch for the dedication and care of children within the foster care system
- Foster parent- Fostered local children for six years from 2014 – 2020
- Received the attunements for Reiki Master in November 2023
- Certified Holistic Health Coach
Certification
*Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
*CPR/First Aide
*Reiki Master
*Certified Holistic Life Coach
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Elevate Academy East
08.2025 - Current
Owner/Director
The Cat and The Fiddle Preschool
06.2019 - 08.2025
Teacher
The Cat and The Fiddle Preschool
09.2018 - 08.2025
Personal Caregiver
Shirlene Wilson
06.2017 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant Instructor
Eastern Idaho Technical College
08.2013 - 05.2017
Highschool - undefined
Skyline Highschool
Associates degree - General Studies
Brigham Young University-Idaho