Nicole Royea
Summary
Dedicated education professional with nine years of experience as a teacher and grade level lead, seeking to transition into the Project Facilitator: Early Literacy role. Skilled in project coordination, curriculum development, and supporting diverse learners. Experienced in leading teams, implementing targeted interventions, and driving data-informed initiatives to improve student outcomes. Passionate about advancing early literacy initiatives and promoting educational equity. Eager to collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement effective strategies that enhance early literacy development and support the district’s commitment to providing high-quality education to all students.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District & Morongo Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
- Backwards mapped 2nd grade curriculum to align with state standards for the MUSD team, ensuring comprehensive and cohesive instructional planning that met educational benchmarks and enhanced student outcomes.
- Developed, planned and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies and technology to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to analyze student data and adjust teaching practices accordingly.
- Conducted regular assessments to track student progress and implemented personalized interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues to support student success and promote a sense of community within the classroom.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth and development.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged social-emotional growth and collaboration.
- Implemented Kagan Structures in classroom setting to promote cooperative learning and increase student engagement.
Educational Leadership Experience
- Collaborated and participated in Tier I leadership team that Identified opportunities to enhance overall schools vocabulary instruction effectiveness and improve schoolwide goals, resulting in an increase of 40% student improvement in the vocabulary domain.
- Collaborated with administrator to develop and implement the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), contributing to strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to enhance school-wide academic performance and support student success.
- Collaborate with Tier II team to analyze and implement data-driven strategies for supporting at-risk students academically and behaviorally within a multi-tiered system of support.
- Conducted grade level meetings to discuss student progress, instructional strategies, and interventions.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and grade level to effectively communicate and address issues impacting student success.
- Coordinated school-wide events and initiatives related to the grade level, such as field trips and assemblies.
- Mentored and supported new teachers within the grade level team to foster professional growth and development.
- Build and maintain open lines of communication with students’ parents and guardians.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop school-wide implementation plans for integrating Thinking Maps into curriculum.
- Created regular assessments and data analysis for grade level to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Implemented DIBELS assessments to monitor student progress in reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension, resulting in improved academic outcomes for students.
Professional Development
District Training
- Thinking Maps Trained Trainer
- Kagan Structures
- AVID
- ICLE - Rigor & Relevance
- Tier I Leadership
- Tier II - MTSS
- DIBELS - Amplify training & administering
Education
Master of Science in Education -
California Baptist University
Riverside05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State University
San Bernardino03-2012
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of the Desert
Palm Desert05-2007
Skills
Certification
Preliminary Administrative Credential June 2024
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - R2M/ELA1 May 2012
Timeline
Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District & Morongo Unified School District
08.2015 - Current
Preliminary Administrative Credential June 2024
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - R2M/ELA1 May 2012
Educational Leadership Experience
Professional Development
District Training
Master of Science in Education -
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of the Desert
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