Nicole Scolaro
Palos Heights,IL
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities. Qualified administrator with dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal for Support Staff
Richards High School
Oak Lawn, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised building counselors, social workers, assessment specialists, 504 team, BRIDGE staff, substance abuse counselor, and nurses.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development through the MTSS process and devised improvement strategies for struggling students.
- Coordinated resources for McKinney- Vento students.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Assumed responsibility for all standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, and AP).
Department Chair for English
Richards High School
Oak Lawn , IL
05.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership in curriculum development for existing courses and new programs.
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary projects.
- Served as a liaison between the department and external agencies or organizations.
- Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
- Formulated strategies to increase enrollment in degree programs offered by the department.
- Monitored student learning outcomes data to assess effectiveness of course offerings.
- Organized and directed faculty meetings, retreats, and workshops.
- Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Richards High School
Oak Lawn, IL
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback.
- Supported the AP program.
- Organized the AP exams.
- Participated in committees responsible for evaluating proposed changes to curricula or assessment systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in education.
Building Instructional Coach
Richards High School
Oak Lawn , IL
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Facilitated coaching cycles with teachers to support implementation of instructional strategies.
- Provided professional development to teachers on effective instructional practices.
- Created and implemented school-wide initiatives to encourage collaboration among staff members in developing teaching strategies.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas for improvement in instruction and learning outcomes.
- Assessed classroom instruction through observations, interviews, and surveys.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with district standards.
- Collaborated with administrators, counselors, and other educators to ensure students receive the best instruction possible.
- Conducted workshops for faculty focused on current trends in educational technology and its impact on student learning.
- Coached teachers on how to use technology effectively in the classroom to support instruction.
- Mentored new teachers as they transition into their roles within the school community.
- Managed a variety of projects related to curriculum design and implementation of new programs or initiatives.
- Researched best practices in education and presented findings at professional conferences.
- Supported teachers in designing differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Provided feedback to teachers on their performance during observations.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies designed to improve student achievement.
- Participated in district level committees focused on improving instructional outcomes across all schools.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Assisted in the collection of analysis to determine the best instructional strategies.
- Updated and organized student performance records while maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Used vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance professional development.
- Evaluated professional development materials prepared by instructional leaders and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
English Teacher
Richards High School & Shepard High School
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2007 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Encouraged active participation in group discussions about literature.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.
- Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership With Principal Preparation
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2021
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
St. Xavier University
Orland Park, IL05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05-2004
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Academic Administration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Performance Monitoring
- Program Development
- School Operations
- Faculty Support
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Literacy Strategies
- Teacher Mentoring
- Standardized Testing
- Process Improvements
- Team Collaboration
- Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Assistant Principal for Support Staff
Richards High School
05.2023 - Current
Department Chair for English
Richards High School
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction
Richards High School
06.2021 - 06.2023
Building Instructional Coach
Richards High School
08.2013 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Richards High School & Shepard High School
08.2007 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership With Principal Preparation
Lewis University
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education
Governors State University
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