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Nicole Leone Dunham

Queen Creen,AZ

Summary

Dynamic educator with expertise in data analysis and student learning, demonstrating a successful track record in enhancing student achievement. Led initiatives that significantly reduced disciplinary referrals, while promoting professional development among peers. Committed to implementing innovative strategies to foster effective communication and create a positive learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sixth Grade Teacher

Chandler Unified School District
Chandler, AZ
07.2020 - Current
  • Worked closely with content area team to establish Essential Standards guide for the year along with formative and summative tasks to assess student mastery of the essential standards
  • Evaluated pre and post data in PLCs to boost student achievement.
  • Partnered with grade-level team members and administration to create an initiative promoting leadership development among sixth graders.
  • Trained staff for the implementation and use of SchoolCity, including creation of assessments, data reports, and how to analyze the different data reports to improve student learning

Fifth Grade Teacher

Chandler Unified School District
Chandler, AZ
07.2017 - 07.2020
  • Led the implementation of the school wide behavior management program, PBIS, resulting in a significant decrease in disciplinary referrals
  • Coordinated staff professional development and monthly PBIS meetings to analyze data and make revisions
  • Served as team lead, collaborating with grade-level team members to analyze data for improved instruction and student achievement
  • Designed, with the grade level team, a differentiated ELA block that increased reading achievement

Fourth Grade Teacher

ASU Prep Poly K-8
Mesa, AZ
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Coordinated the NAEP testing for fourth and eighth grade
  • Redesigned the RTI process resulting in a better understanding of interventions and increased student achievement
  • Professional Development for staff in the areas of Write from the Beginning Cambridge Curriculum
  • Served as Team Lead

Teacher

Higley Unified School District
Gilbert, AZ
07.2006 - 06.2015
  • Assisted in curriculum development, professional development, and implementation of Common Core
  • Delivered structured professional development on Write from the Beginning, Write from the Beginning and Beyond, and Write from the Future.
  • Served as Team Lead

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Multilingual Multicultural Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2005

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Professional development
  • Behavior management
  • Student assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Standard Professional Elementary K-8
  • Standard Professional Principal PreK-12
  • English as a Second Language PreK-12

References

  • Liz Wolf, Principal, Jacobson Elementary School, 480-459-0624
  • Stacey Martin, Principal, Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary School, 480-251-2576
  • Brian Houy, Dean, Jacobson elementary. 815-540-5412

Leadership Roles

  • Grade Level Team Lead
  • SchoolCity School Site Lead/Trainer
  • PBIS Implementation Committee Leader
  • Equity Committee Team Member
  • Title 1 Team Member
  • Google Classroom Trainer
  • Testing Coordinator for NAEP testing
  • Planned and Presented Professional Development to Staff

Timeline

Sixth Grade Teacher

Chandler Unified School District
07.2020 - Current

Fifth Grade Teacher

Chandler Unified School District
07.2017 - 07.2020

Fourth Grade Teacher

ASU Prep Poly K-8
07.2015 - 06.2017

Teacher

Higley Unified School District
07.2006 - 06.2015

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Multilingual Multicultural Education

Arizona State University

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