Nicole L. MacNeil
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Educator with extensive experience in inclusive education and differentiated instruction at Woodridge School District 68. Proficient in lesson planning and data analysis, fostering collaborative environments that enhance student engagement and achievement. Committed to social-emotional learning and effective communication with parents to support student success. Proven skills in classroom management and individualized support, adapting teaching methodologies to improve understanding and academic performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior High 8th Grade ELA LBS Co-Teacher
Woodridge School District 68
Woodridge, USA
01.2009 - Current
- Junior High 8th Grade ELA LBS Co-Teacher
- Facilitated multidisciplinary IEP meetings, fostering open communication between parents, general education teachers, and specialists to align on student-centered goals and accommodations.
- Junior High Science/Social Studies/ELA Inclusion Facilitator
- Learning Behavior Specialist (4th-6th) Direct Service and Co-Teaching
- Third grade instructor
- Tier 2 reading interventionist for one year
Owner & Operator
Dinner by Design Meal Assembly Kitchen
Frankfort, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed 22 employees
- Performed weekly food inventory and ordering
- Handled all State and Federal payroll and sales tax reporting
- Responsible for all accounting and bookkeeping
Developmental Therapist
Bautz Developmental Intervention
Orland Park, USA
01.2004 - 12.2004
- In-home therapy for developmental delayed children age birth through three years
- Developed individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's unique requirements.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support child development goals.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques to enhance communication and social skills.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Fifth Grade Instructor
Summit Hill School District 161
Frankfort, USA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Maintained an organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided instruction in all core subjects, including math, science, social studies, language arts, and reading.
Reading Recovery instructor
Prairie Hills School District 144
Oak Forest, USA
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Reading Recovery instructor for at risk first graders
- Honors reading instructor for second through sixth grade
Education
Masters - Special Education
St. Xavier University
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Education, Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, INSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior intervention
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Inclusive education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Junior High 8th Grade ELA LBS Co-Teacher
Woodridge School District 68
01.2009 - Current
Owner & Operator
Dinner by Design Meal Assembly Kitchen
01.2006 - 01.2008
Developmental Therapist
Bautz Developmental Intervention
01.2004 - 12.2004
Fifth Grade Instructor
Summit Hill School District 161
01.1998 - 01.2001
Reading Recovery instructor
Prairie Hills School District 144
01.1995 - 01.1998
Masters - Special Education
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Education, Elementary Education with Reading Endorsement
Valparaiso University