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Nicole Smith

Bethpage,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking teacher, experienced in working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning lessons to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Everyday Building Substitute

Island Trees Memorial Middle School
Levittown, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
  • Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
  • Monitored attendance records, enforced rules regarding tardiness or absences, and completed incident reports when necessary.

ENL Teacher

Island Trees Memorial Middle School
Levittown, NY
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse English language learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate ENL strategies across the curriculum.
  • Guided students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.

Student Teaching

Sanford H. Calhoun High School
Merrick, NY
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed lesson plans to enhance student engagement and understanding.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create a supportive classroom environment.

Student Teaching

Grand Avenue Middle School
Bellmore, NY
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Developed lesson plans to enhance student engagement and understanding.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create a supportive classroom environment.

Formal Observations

MacArthur High School
Levittown, NY
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted formal observations of classrooms to identify areas of improvement or best practices.

Formal Observations

Westbury Middle School
Westbury, NY
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Conducted formal observations of classrooms to identify areas of improvement or best practices.

Tutor

Kumon
Hicksville, NY
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and understanding.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring to reinforce concepts and improve retention.
  • Communicated effectively with parents about student performance and areas for improvement.

Education

Masters - Adolescent Ed Social Studies (7-12)

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
05.2023

Bachelors - Adolescent Ed Social Studies (7-12)

SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
12.2021

Skills

  • Google Classroom
  • Smartboard
  • All Google platforms
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Classroom management
  • Set design
  • Strong visual imagination
  • Communication skills

Awards

  • SUNY College at Old Westbury Dean's List: Fall 2018- Summer 2021
  • Academic Excellence Award in History and Philosophy
  • Athlete Award for Badminton, 2014
  • National Honor Society, 2014-2018

Timeline

ENL Teacher

Island Trees Memorial Middle School
10.2024 - 06.2025

Everyday Building Substitute

Island Trees Memorial Middle School
09.2023 - Current

Student Teaching

Sanford H. Calhoun High School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teaching

Grand Avenue Middle School
01.2023 - 03.2023

Formal Observations

MacArthur High School
09.2022 - 09.2022

Formal Observations

Westbury Middle School
01.2022 - 03.2022

Tutor

Kumon
11.2020 - 05.2021

Masters - Adolescent Ed Social Studies (7-12)

SUNY Old Westbury

Bachelors - Adolescent Ed Social Studies (7-12)

SUNY Old Westbury