Nicole Kome
Anna,TX
Summary
With a robust background in special education at Allen ISD, I excel in behavior management and effective communication, enhancing student success through differentiated instruction and parent-teacher collaboration. My achievements include streamlining IEP planning and significantly improving academic performance, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive education and student well-being.
Qualified teaching with robust background in supporting classroom activities and fostering student growth. Proven track record in assisting teachers with lesson preparations and managing classroom environments. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both students and educators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SSI Paraprofessional
Allen ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Sped Facilitator
Allen ISD
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
- Provided specialized instruction in math, reading, and writing for students with diverse learning needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to develop strategies for supporting their child''s learning at home, enhancing overall student success.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected regardless of their abilities or differences.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Allen ISD
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through the implementation of targeted interventions and ongoing encouragement.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
Allen ISD Bus Driver
Allen ISD
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
Hotel Front Desk Agent
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Resolved service-related problems and documented actions in system.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive guest information as per company policy guidelines.
- Reduced wait times during peak hours by quickly processing transactions and providing timely assistance to guests.
- Coordinated group bookings efficiently for conferences or events held at the hotel, ensuring seamless guest experience.
- Ensured smooth communication between departments by relaying important information about guest preferences or special requests in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to maintain high standard of cleanliness in rooms and common areas.
- Increased hotel revenue by effectively upselling room upgrades, amenities, and additional services.
- Trained new front desk agents on policies and procedures, ensuring consistent execution of hotel standards.
- Streamlined reservation processes for improved booking experience and increased room occupancy rates.
Bus Driver
Garland ISD
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
Bottle Can and Fountain Planner
Coca Cola Refreshments
04.2005 - 03.2012
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
- Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2025
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Data collection
- Teacher support
- Teacher assistance
- Progress monitoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Schedule management
- Positive reinforcement
- Functional behavior assessment
- Life skills instruction
- Inclusion strategies
- Social skills training
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special education law
- Sensory integration
- Math strategies
- Assistive technology
- IEP planning
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Emotional support
- Child development
- Parent communication
Timeline
Sped Facilitator
Allen ISD
09.2023 - 05.2024
SSI Paraprofessional
Allen ISD
08.2022 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Allen ISD
09.2019 - 08.2021
Allen ISD Bus Driver
Allen ISD
03.2017 - 07.2019
Hotel Front Desk Agent
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites
03.2016 - 05.2017
Bus Driver
Garland ISD
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bottle Can and Fountain Planner
Coca Cola Refreshments
04.2005 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
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