Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Nicole Osentoski

Waco

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong critical thinking, primary source analysis, and collaboration skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Council Supervisor

08.2020
  • Effectively communicated expectations for weekly meetings
  • Coordinated fundraisers and showcases for staff and students

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Midway Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
  • 23-24 Teacher of the Year
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Texas Education Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Differentiated classroom lessons to meet the needs of all students.
  • Implemented consistent communication with parents to update about student's academic performance.

Middle School Coach

Midway Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Coached cross country, basketball, and track
  • 8X District Champion
  • Implemented practice plans to increase skill levels of all athletes
  • Promoted and fostered a team environment

Substitute Teacher

St. VrainValley School District
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Account Executive

360 Credit Consulting
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Consulted with loan officers to supply credit services to clients.
  • Generated advertising brochures for company use.
  • Contacted new and existing customers to education and sell credit services.


High School Social Studies Teacher

Strasburg School District
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Developed curriculum to ensure highest levels of engagement and student success
  • Ensured yearly curriculum met state standards
  • Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans to support and promote student growth.
  • Focused on increasing student engagement and participation with online learning management systems
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Led a variety of clubs and organizations such as: prom, student council, and knowledge bowl.

Knowledge Bowl Director

Strasburg School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinated practices and meets
  • Established channels of communication with other districts

Softball Coach

Strasburg School District
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • 2X State Champion
  • Managed team relations
  • Established and maintained practice schedules

Event Coordinator

08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Accountable for multi-thousand dollar budgets
  • Responsible for numerous vendor relationships
  • Managed multiple events end-to-end from concept to actual implementation
  • Met and maintained event timelines and deadlines to ensure event success

Education

M. Ed. - Educational Administration

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
05-2025

B.S. - History with Secondary Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2016

Skills

  • Resource utilization
  • Peer collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Project-based learning

Certification

  • T-TESS Certified - [2024 - present]
  • AEL Certified - [2024 - present]

Timeline

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Midway Independent School District
08.2022 - Current

Middle School Coach

Midway Independent School District
08.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher

St. VrainValley School District
02.2022 - 05.2022

Account Executive

360 Credit Consulting
08.2021 - 02.2022

Student Council Supervisor

08.2020

Knowledge Bowl Director

Strasburg School District
08.2020 - 05.2021

Event Coordinator

08.2017 - 05.2020

High School Social Studies Teacher

Strasburg School District
08.2016 - 08.2021

Softball Coach

Strasburg School District
08.2016 - 05.2021

M. Ed. - Educational Administration

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

B.S. - History with Secondary Education

University of Northern Colorado