Nicole Thiel
Washakie County School District #1
Worland
21
years of professional experience
Experienced educator specializing in life skills and special education. Proven ability to collaborate with families and implement effective strategies that enhance student learning and development. Eager to leverage expertise to support the growth of diverse learners.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Life Skills Teacher K-1
5 Years 11 Months- Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and life skills comprehension.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address challenges effectively.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences that allowed students to apply acquired life skills in real-world situations.
- Partnered with families to address any concerns or challenges related to their child''s education, fostering strong home-school connections.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with special needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Developed and implemented individualized life skills curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction and teamwork among students with diverse needs.
- Advocated for resources and support services, ensuring students received necessary assistance for personal development.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, addressing concerns while highlighting student achievements and creating collaborative action plans for future success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Learning Support Teacher-Middle School
15 Years- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies for students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions to enhance learning outcomes.
- Provided training and resources for staff on best practices in inclusive education.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, recommending improvements based on student feedback and performance data.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a member of the school''s intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new ideas into the classroom.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, addressing concerns while highlighting student achievements and creating collaborative action plans for future success.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child''s academic progress, working together to create effective support plans.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/P-12 Special Education
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Self-discipline
Self-awareness
Social behaviors
Personal hygiene
Personal hygiene practices
Healthy habits
Social etiquette
Time management
Problem-solving
Problem-solving abilities
Effective communication
Timeline
Life Skills Teacher K-1
Washakie County School District #1
2020.08 - CurrentRead More
Learning Support Teacher-Middle School
Washakie County School District #1
2005.08 - 2020.08Read More
MSU-Billings
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education/P-12 Special Education
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Award
I was awarded in May of 2023 Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award . Parents of one of my students and my school principal wrote a letter of recommendation for the outstanding special education teacher award. In their letter, they wrote about how I am an advocate for all of my students and that I have great communication with parents.