Nicole Shafer
Taft,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, project planning and outside sales representative experience. Equipped with extensive background in STEM education and STEMscopes curriculum. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom, educational sales and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
5th Grade Math Teacher
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
2014.08 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction, including STEMscopes curriculum, to improve math skills of children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging STEM activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Intervention Teacher
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
2014.01 - 2014.05
- Helped students improve academically, emotionally, and socially through hands-on support.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Taught 5th Grade Math and 6th Grade Math to individual and small groups.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Led groups of students in exercises, activities, and educational instruction.
- Used specialized software programs such as Imagine Math and assistive devices to further goals.
- Tutored students in math to help improve skills.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Substitute Teacher And/or Math Tutor
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
2011.08 - 2013.12
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Tutored 15-20 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Created and shared math resources and materials to boost student comprehension.
- Encouraged students to explore new study and calculation methods to promote accountability and accommodation of individual needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for each student, tailored to their individual needs.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
Sales Representative
Delaney Educational Enterprise
2006.08 - 2007.05
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
- Monitored competitor activities to maintain competitive advantage.
- Utilized customer feedback to identify new product opportunities and market trends.
- Attended trade shows and conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
- Collaborated with internal teams to fulfill orders and meet customer needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Middle School Teaching
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- STEMscopes Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Certification
Elementary Math Grades 1-8
Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8
Generalist Grades EC-6
English as a Second Language Grades EC-8
Timeline
5th Grade Math Teacher
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
2014.08 - Current
Intervention Teacher
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
2014.01 - 2014.05
Substitute Teacher And/or Math Tutor
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
2011.08 - 2013.12
Sales Representative
Delaney Educational Enterprise
2006.08 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Middle School Teaching
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Elementary Math Grades 1-8
Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8
Generalist Grades EC-6
English as a Second Language Grades EC-8
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