Nicole Shoemaker
Fulton
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at North Callaway School District, skilled in fostering student engagement and implementing differentiated instruction. Proven ability to create inclusive learning environments and support special needs students, utilizing positive reinforcement and effective instructional strategies to enhance academic growth and emotional well-being. Committed to ongoing professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Penmac Staffing
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
5th Grade Teacher
North Callaway School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Paraprofessional
New Bloomfield School District
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Columbia College
Columbia, MOBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
LIncole University
Jefferson City, MO05-2016
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Social studies
- Teaching methodologies
- Student engagement
- Special needs support
- Individualized care
- Creative problem solving
- Records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student tutoring
- Special education
- Test proctoring
- Reporting and documenting
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Penmac Staffing
09.2025 - 01.2026
5th Grade Teacher
North Callaway School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional
New Bloomfield School District
10.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - General
Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
LIncole University