Nicole Miranda

Dedicated and dynamic Program Director and lifelong Educator with proven leadership skills. Committed to providing innovative program development, effective staff management and the highest level of service to children and their families. Creative problem solver with strong team building skills and passion for improving the lives of children.

• Current CA Teaching Credential (NK-8 Multi Subject)
• Certified Yoga Instructor
• Certified Yoga Sculpt Instructor
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Pediatric Preventive Health Certified

LEAD TEACHER/SUPERVISOR

LEAP Learning Centers

• Lead Teacher/Supervisor for Reading Intervention Program serving 60 students daily.
• Student performance increased an average of 4-6 levels; with lowest readers averaging a growth of 5-6 levels.
• Coordinated program academically and logistically; including curriculum design, student selection and grouping, student assessment and record keeping.
• Mentored tutors to effectively implement program and provide students with highly skilled instruction.
• Maintained all aspects of a typical elementary school classroom.
• Conducted daily, targeted literacy lessons with small groups of students.
• Conduct intensive, online literacy instruction to 6 small groups of 4-10 students using both LLI and the LEAP Program.
• Conducted online Designated ELD instruction using Wonders.
• Proven record of increased student performance.
• Created a safe, low-stress environment where children can engage in higher level thinking.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Terraset Elementary (Fairfax, VA 1999-2005)

• Successfully responsible for all aspects of classroom operation and management including creating engaging cross curricular lessons according to state mandates, performing student assessments, record keeping and effective behavior management.
• Grades taught: 1, 2, 1-2 multiage, 6.

PRIVATE TUTOR

(2007-2013)

• Created, built and operated private tutoring business serving students in grades K-8.
• Hired, trained and manged tutors.
• Built customer base
• Tutored and mentored students.

LITTLE NEST DAYCARE

Owner/Operator (2013-2017)

• Responsible for the operation and management of child care center for children ages 0 -4.
• Provided a safe and stimulating environment for young children to flourish.
• Managed all business operations including maintaining student record, written agreements and finances.
• Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
• Implemented curriculum according to national standards.
• Incorporated music, art, technology and play into developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Effectively created customer base and grew business.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) 2014-2021

Guardian ad Litem for abused, neglected youth in foster care. Built personal relationships with foster youth in order to advocate on their behalf as they move through the complexities of the foster system. Advocates interface with social workers, parents, foster parents, therapists, lawyers and judges, as well as the school system. Responsible for providing reports to the court on all aspects of child's mental, emotional and physical health and development in order to maximize preparedness for eventual transition from foster care to adulthood.