Nicole L. Hoffman
Monticello,GA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career and Transition Support Facilitator
Henry County Schools
McDonough
01.2024 - Current
- Provide district-level support to teachers, students, and families across multiple high schools in the areas of transition planning, compliance, adaptive curriculum, and specially designed instruction (SDI).
- Support Indicator 13 compliance and assist teachers with developing measurable postsecondary goals and transition services within IEPs.
- Analyze student data, Tier 4 progress monitoring data, and benchmark information to guide instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
- Coach and support teachers through classroom observations, modeling instructional strategies, and professional learning opportunities.
- Assist with implementation and training of TeachTown and evidence-based instructional programs.
- Coordinate Community-Based Instruction (CBI) opportunities focused on employment readiness, independent living skills, and community access.
- Collaborate with families, administrators, paraprofessionals, and community agencies including GVRA.
- Serve as a Mindset trainer and support staff development through coaching and professional learning.
Special Education Teacher – Mild Intellectual Disability (9th–12th Grade)
Hampton High School / Locust Grove High School
Hampton And Locust Grove
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Served as Special Education Department Chair.
- Provided instruction for high school students with mild intellectual disabilities in academic, functional, vocational, and transition-based settings.
- Created schedules for Community-Based Vocational Instruction (CBVI) and coordinated community job placements.
- Assisted students in developing employment readiness, independent living, and functional life skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) aligned with academic and postsecondary goals.
- Facilitated eligibility meetings and IEP meetings as LEA Representative.
Special Education Teacher – Mild Intellectual Disability & Interrelated Science (6th–8th Grade)
Ola Middle School
McDonough
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Taught self-contained students with mild intellectual disabilities across academic subject areas.
- Administered Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) with successful student outcomes.
- Implemented instruction using Unique Learning and Failure Free curriculum.
- Facilitated eligibility and IEP meetings as LEA Representative.
- Used differentiated instructional strategies and collected assessment data to drive instruction.
Special Education Teacher – Math (8th Grade)
Ola Middle School
McDonough
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Taught math in both resource and co-teaching classroom settings.
- Designed standards-based instruction for students with varying skill levels.
- Collaborated with general education teachers regarding accommodations and modifications.
Math Enrichment Support Teacher (6th–8th Grade)
Eagle’s Landing Middle School
McDonough
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided math enrichment instruction for students performing below benchmark levels.
- Differentiated instruction according to student abilities and learning needs.
- Served as Academic Team Coach, Reading Team Coach, and Multicultural Club Sponsor.
Graduation Coach
Eagle’s Landing Middle School
McDonough
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Identified at-risk students and developed schoolwide interventions and support systems.
- Coordinated MAP testing procedures and SST support processes.
- Created the Academic Makeover program to improve student success.
Education
BBA - Special Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA08-2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Marketing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12-2006
Skills
- Mindset Trainer Certification
- Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
- Transition Planning & Indicator 13 Compliance
- Data Analysis & Tier 4 Progress Monitoring
- TeachTown Trainer
- Everyway(Unique Learning) Trainer
- Failure Free Training
- LEA Certification
- National Dropout Prevention Seminar
- Cultural Diversity Training
Certification
- Georgia Teaching Certificate
- Endorsements: Special Education General Curriculum (P–12)
- Middle Grades Mathematics (4–8)
- Special Education Math Cognitive Level (P–5, 4–8)
- Special Education Social Science Cognitive Level (P–5, 4–8)
Timeline
Career and Transition Support Facilitator
Henry County Schools
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher – Mild Intellectual Disability (9th–12th Grade)
Hampton High School / Locust Grove High School
08.2018 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher – Mild Intellectual Disability & Interrelated Science (6th–8th Grade)
Ola Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher – Math (8th Grade)
Ola Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2014
Math Enrichment Support Teacher (6th–8th Grade)
Eagle’s Landing Middle School
01.2011 - 08.2012
Graduation Coach
Eagle’s Landing Middle School
08.2007 - 08.2010
BBA - Special Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Marketing
Valdosta State University