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Nicole L. Reed

Rochester

Summary

Dedicated educator, instructional coach, and curriculum specialist with 19 years of experience in K-12 and higher education. Passionate about improving literacy, instructional strategies, and student success through culturally responsive teaching, data-driven decision-making, and teacher development. Skilled in designing rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, leading professional development, and implementing schoolwide systems for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Student Teaching Supervisor

University of Rochester
08.2024 - Current
  • Mentor and observe student teachers, providing targeted feedback and coaching
  • Lead weekly seminar discussions on best practices, instructional strategies, and challenges in the classroom
  • Support student teachers in lesson planning, differentiation, and culturally responsive teaching

Subject Matter Expert

Lincoln Learning Solutions
06.2024 - Current
  • Develop rigorous, engaging English language and literature curriculum
  • Align content with national standards and best practices in literacy instruction
  • Collaborate with instructional teams to enhance student learning outcomes

MTSS/Intervention Coordinator

Northeast High School
09.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a schoolwide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework to improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success
  • Provide ongoing professional development for teachers on Tier 1 instructional strategies, culturally responsive practices, and student engagement techniques
  • Oversee universal screening assessments and data analysis to tailor student interventions
  • Collaborate with special education teams to align curriculum and supports with student IEP goals
  • Lead English Regents exam preparation courses to help struggling students meet graduation requirements

Adjunct Professor

Monroe Community College
08.2022 - Current
  • Teach College Composition courses in-person and online (synchronous & asynchronous)
  • Develop curriculum and assessments that strengthen students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
  • Provide individualized feedback and support to help students navigate college-level academic writing

Executive Functioning Coach

Educational Connections
08.2022 - Current
  • Work one-on-one with students to improve time management, organization, and study skills
  • Provide academic coaching in reading, writing, and self-advocacy

Curriculum & Assessment Developer

Northeast High School
09.2009 - Current
  • Designed culturally responsive, high-rigor courses including AP English, Mosaics (social justice and activism in literature), and Global History Through Literacy
  • Developed district-wide formative assessments to measure student progress and inform instruction
  • Created online and hybrid courses for asynchronous and blended learning environments
  • Provided professional learning for teachers, helping them adapt curriculum to meet diverse student needs

SAT Assessment Writer

CollegeSpring
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed SAT reading passages and multiple-choice questions aligned with College Board standards
  • Wrote detailed answer rationales to support student learning and test preparation

English & Social Studies Teacher

Northeast High School
09.2006 - 06.2022
  • Taught English 7-12, AP Literature & Composition, AP Language & Composition, and elective courses
  • Designed engaging, standards-aligned curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills
  • Led professional development sessions on curriculum alignment, assessment design, and culturally responsive teaching
  • Served on instructional leadership teams, department chair, and teacher mentor

Assessment & Skill-Building Coordinator

ClubXYouthNiversity
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Developed and administered formative and summative assessments
  • Trained tutors on engagement strategies and instructional best practices
  • Provided ongoing academic support and intervention for students

Subject Matter Expert

Liberty University
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Created adaptive reading assessments and middle school ELA curriculum in Canvas LMS
  • Revised courses to align with state standards and incorporate multimedia tools like Flipgrid and EdPuzzle

Instructional Coach

Northeast High School
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Led schoolwide literacy initiatives, supporting teachers in embedding literacy strategies across disciplines
  • Provided classroom coaching and mentoring for new and experienced teachers
  • Developed a Regents exam preparation program, increasing student pass rates
  • Designed and facilitated professional learning sessions on student engagement, assessment, and best practices

Education

Ed.D. - Teaching and Curriculum

University of Rochester
04.2025

Advanced Certificate - Educational Administration

SUNY Brockport
01.2023

M.A. - Secondary English Education

SUNY Brockport
01.2012

B.A. - Secondary English Education

SUNY Brockport
01.2005

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Assessment Development
  • Teacher Coaching
  • Professional Development
  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Implementation
  • Culturally Responsive Instruction
  • Inclusive Instruction
  • Educational Leadership
  • Program Implementation
  • Online Course Development
  • Hybrid Course Development
  • Student Intervention
  • Academic Support
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Assessment Design

Certification

  • School Building Leadership Certification
  • School District Leadership Certification
  • NYS Adolescent English Education (Grades 7-12)

Timeline

English Student Teaching Supervisor

University of Rochester
08.2024 - Current

Subject Matter Expert

Lincoln Learning Solutions
06.2024 - Current

SAT Assessment Writer

CollegeSpring
10.2022 - 01.2023

MTSS/Intervention Coordinator

Northeast High School
09.2022 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Monroe Community College
08.2022 - Current

Executive Functioning Coach

Educational Connections
08.2022 - Current

Assessment & Skill-Building Coordinator

ClubXYouthNiversity
10.2020 - 03.2022

Subject Matter Expert

Liberty University
10.2020 - 01.2022

Instructional Coach

Northeast High School
09.2017 - 06.2019

Curriculum & Assessment Developer

Northeast High School
09.2009 - Current

English & Social Studies Teacher

Northeast High School
09.2006 - 06.2022

Advanced Certificate - Educational Administration

SUNY Brockport

M.A. - Secondary English Education

SUNY Brockport

B.A. - Secondary English Education

SUNY Brockport

Ed.D. - Teaching and Curriculum

University of Rochester
Nicole L. Reed