Nicole T. Stevens
Redford Township,MI
Summary
To obtain a position as a leader in an educational environment in an elementary school setting, that will utilize my dedication to children's educational needs and development. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Westfield Charter Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Teacher
Distinctive Schools
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Manages self contained classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
- Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Maintains a safe and orderly environment
- Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
- Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students
- Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
- Communicates effectively with parents when needed
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
- Instructs virtual lessons
- Manages students attendance
- Provides and evaluates assessments
Pathway Teacher
Detroit Public Schools
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Manages self contained classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
- Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Maintains a safe and orderly environment
- Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
- Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students
- Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
- Communicates effectively with parents when needed
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
- Instructs virtual lessons
Recruiter
Apptree Staffing Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements
- Arranges and conducts interviews with potential candidates
- Evaluates applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications
- Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks
- Manages intern program by conducting orientations; scheduling rotations and assignments; monitoring intern job contributions; coaching interns; advising managers on training and coaching
- Conducts Job Fairs to engage potential candidates
- Conducts cold calls to grow talent pool
Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked mostly in the home and nearby center with children on the Autism Spectrum to provide ABA therapy
- Responsible for recording and collecting data on an iPad on the progress and abilities of the child
- Supervised/trained weekly by a Behavior Consultant (BC) provided feedback to the BC on current progress and implement programs and recommendations given by the BC
- Perform activities that entail: fine motor skills, kneeling, sitting on floor level, standing and running
Substitute Teacher
Detroit Public Schools
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Provides classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans
- Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
- Maintains a safe and orderly environment
- Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned
- Maintains a professional appearance as an example to students
- Remains at school the entire school day, unless otherwise instructed to leave by building principal
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
- Communicates effectively with parents when needed
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated
Data Analyst
Executech
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports billing services for members in Medicare and Medicaid
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
- Filter and 'clean' data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
- Daily perform tasks using Excel spreadsheets for reports
Recruiting Coordinator
Impact Management
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Interview potential candidates for job placement
- Match eligible candidates with specific recruiters to insure optimum success rate with placements
- Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks
- Manages intern program by conducting orientations; scheduling rotations and assignments
Education
MBA - In progress
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MIBAS - Network Security
Davenport University
Warren, MI12.2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
Activities
- Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2009
- Sigma Alpha Pi, 2010
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Westfield Charter Academy
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Distinctive Schools
09.2021 - 06.2024
Pathway Teacher
Detroit Public Schools
09.2019 - 08.2021
Recruiter
Apptree Staffing Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2019
Substitute Teacher
Detroit Public Schools
12.2017 - 11.2018
Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
10.2017 - 12.2018
Data Analyst
Executech
05.2017 - 12.2017
Recruiting Coordinator
Impact Management
06.2015 - 05.2017
BAS - Network Security
Davenport University
MBA - In progress
Lawrence Technological University
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