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Education
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Nicole Napolski

Educator
Sandy,UT

Summary

With over 12 years of teaching expertise, a search is underway for a teaching position that sparks curiosity and fosters brilliance in young minds. Guiding at-risk youth and empowering students with special needs has been a journey marked by dedication and impact.


The focus extends beyond the curriculum to building connections, thriving on strong bonds with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive ecosystem for learning to flourish. Specializing in Montessori education with an emphasis in the sciences, the classroom is a means to create a dynamic laboratory of discovery through hands-on experiments and captivating projects.


With clear communication and a knack for creative problem-solving, the role extends beyond teaching; it becomes a catalyst for change in the classroom. Let's collaborate to develop an educational journey where every lesson is an adventure and every student's potential is unleashed!

Overview

10
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates

Work History

Elizabeth Academy

STEM Teacher and STEAM Curriculum Coordinator
2023.06 - Current (1 year & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing relevance and increasing student interest.
  • Developed and implemented cross-curricular projects, resulting in an increase in students' ability to apply STEM concepts to other subject areas.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments.
  • Implemented experiential learning outings that aligned to the curriculum.
  • Enhanced collaboration among peers by implementing group projects and cooperative learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Rowland Hall

Elementary Science Specialist
8 2022 - 2024.07

Job overview

  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal for 320 students, 1st - 5th grade.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities including project based learning.
  • Organized and implemented 5th Grade Science Share for 80 students to conduct individual research topics. Scaffold each step of scientific method to ensure student success of conducting independent research.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Organized classroom supplies and labs to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Entheos Academy

Secondary Science Teacher (6-8)
8 2019 - 8 2023

Job overview

  • Created and implemented academic lessons and assessments for 150+ students.
  • Developed and revised curriculum that aligned with 6th-8th grade SEEd standards of Utah.
  • Expanded on general knowledge of curriculum and content with hands on engaging lab activities.
  • Made modifications to lessons, assignments, and assessments for students with IEP's, 504's and ELL student accomodations.
  • Established and maintained strong lines of communication with parents.
  • Built rapport with students to facilitate academic, social and emotional support.
  • Adapted instruction to meet needs for distance learning students.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Increased RISE testing scores.
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Another Way School

Education Curriculum Consultant
6 2020 - 9 2020

Job overview

  • Organized and coordinated robust summer program that integrated Montessori education, horsemanship, art therapy, indigenous studies, survival skills, fritlusliv, and yoga.
  • Improved facility by finding donations, books, Montessori materials, playground equipment, etc.
  • Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet school needs.
  • Developed and mapped school curriculum scope and sequence for multiple subjects.

American International School of Utah

Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (1-3)
2018.08 - 2019.06 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Delivered informative presentations to students regarding different areas of studies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored students.
  • Responsible for ensuring that 28 students fully comprehended lessons and provided support to students who required extra guidance.
  • Generated Individualized Education Plans for children with special needs and assisted and collected data to meet academic and social goals.
  • Assessed and look after students’ progress throughout year and assist students to prepare for examinations.
  • Worked closely with lower elementary teachers to ensure all avenues of curriculum are met.
  • Trained assistants and teachers on teaching methodologies, emphasizing importance of maintaining positive discipline to create consistent and caring classroom environment.
  • Organized field trips and quarterly parent-teacher conferences to address students' progress.

Elizabeth Academy

Elementary (Infant-6) Montessori Teacher
2014.08 - 2018.08 (4 years)

Job overview

  • Developed differentiated learning for students in inclusive setting through rich Montessori curriculum.
  • Provided emotional/social awareness through curriculum and team building activities to foster stronger bonds among students and teachers.
  • Implemented formal and informal assessments to measure academic growth.
  • Generated academic and social goal setting with students through weekly one on one conferences.
  • Established cooperative working relationships with children, parents and co- workers.
  • Taught additional electives: sewing, clay, fiber arts, photography, dance, hiking, field ecology.
  • Mentored colleagues on methods, philosophy, and modifications.
  • Promoted program augmentations with colleagues through collaboration and feedback.

Education

Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Arts from Education
2020.04 - 2021.05 (1 year & 1 month)

University Overview

Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT

Elementary I & II Montessori Accreditation Council For Teacher Education(MACTE) from Montessori Teacher Education
2016.06 - 2018.07 (2 years & 1 month)

University Overview

SUNY At Buffalo Buffalo, NY

B.A from Environmental Studies
2005.08 - 2011.05 (5 years & 9 months)

University Overview

Skills

Montessori Method

Certification

Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL) in Secondary Science

Timeline

STEM Teacher and STEAM Curriculum Coordinator
Elizabeth Academy
2023.06 - Current (1 year & 4 months)

Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL) in Secondary Science

2021-05
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Arts from Education
2020.04 - 2021.05 (1 year & 1 month)
Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher (1-3)
American International School of Utah
2018.08 - 2019.06 (10 months)

Certified Montessori Teacher (MACTE)

2018-06
Westminster College
Elementary I & II Montessori Accreditation Council For Teacher Education(MACTE) from Montessori Teacher Education
2016.06 - 2018.07 (2 years & 1 month)
Elementary (Infant-6) Montessori Teacher
Elizabeth Academy
2014.08 - 2018.08 (4 years)
SUNY At Buffalo
B.A from Environmental Studies
2005.08 - 2011.05 (5 years & 9 months)
Elementary Science Specialist
Rowland Hall
8 2022 - 2024.07
Secondary Science Teacher (6-8)
Entheos Academy
8 2019 - 8 2023
Education Curriculum Consultant
Another Way School
6 2020 - 9 2020
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