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Nicole Waters

Brunswick,Georgia

Summary

My classroom vision is to create a learning environment that allows academic success and inspires students to become lifetime learners. I want my students to have a positive impact on not only our community but the world. I accommodate for all different types of learners. I provide a safe and positive learning environment that encourages students to participates and interact with each other as well as challenging themselves.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Elementary Teacher

Burroughs-Molette Elementary
08.2017 - Current
  • Served as a 2nd grade teacher for four years.
  • Have served as ESOL teacher for the last four years.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies.
  • Served as team leader for 2nd grade.
  • ESOL team leader.
  • Co-teacher for several grades and subjects.
  • Implemented visual aids, manipulatives, and real-world experiences in lesson plans.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
  • Coordinated with parents during conferences to discuss student progress and suggest strategies for improvement at home.
  • Established a supportive classroom where students felt comfortable asking questions and participating actively in discussions.

After School Teacher

Glynn County School System
01.2017 - Current
  • Worked with grades pre-k through fifth on various days to complete homework
  • Helped with classroom behavior to enhance my discipline skills
  • Helped with time management to get different grade levels to their designated area

Nanny for Hank and Rachel Yeargan

Nanny Service
05.2013 - Current
  • Worked with two special needs twins
  • Helped with homework
  • Picked up and took to therapy(OT, PT, and ST)
  • Helped organize daily routine throughout the year

Nanny for Norvell family

Nanny Service
08.2012 - Current
  • Helped tutor two twin boys in the summer
  • Helped with homework varies times of the year
  • Helped with time management skills to get the boys from place to place
  • Helped with behavior skills by disciplining the boys when needed

Intern / Practicum III Student

C.B. Greer Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Developed planning, instruction, and assessment of lessons using Georgia Standards of Excellence to produced differentiated instruction within lessons for student achievement in reading, writing, social studies, science, and math
  • Helped prepare for the weekly lessons by preparing copies, anchor charts, manipulatives, and science experiments
  • Taught Lucy Calkins reading and writing program to help prepare students in different ways of learning
  • Taught Eureka math program to help students gain an understand of math in a different way
  • Assisted mentor teacher in daily lessons and routines by acting as co-teacher
  • Attended various meetings in order to become more efficient in school settings
  • Attended pre-planning to help mentor teacher prepare for upcoming year and set up the classroom

Practicum II

FACES-Prek
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Took part in co-teaching with another student teacher
  • Planned lessons based on math, science, reading, social studies, blocks, music, and dramatic play
  • Participated in read alouds with students to enhance early literacy skills
  • Lead morning meetings on the carpet to practice and review days of the week, months of the year, weather, counting, and letters
  • Helped students in the morning by writing their names, lunch choices, small groups, and jobs

Practicum I

Altama Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Experienced third, fourth, and fifth graders in Read 180 and System 44
  • Lead classroom management by practicing daily procedures to become better prepared in management
  • Helped conduct different strategy groups for each group of students to obtain knowledge of different ability groups
  • Read with students to produce self-confidence to help the student see full potential
  • Lead small group to teach the focus of the day for student understanding

Summer School Teacher

Burroughs-Molette Elementary
10.2017 - Current
  • Have served grades 3rd-5th
  • Created lesson plans to align with Georgia state standards for Milestone retakes.
  • Created lesson plans to help boost motivation for learning and fill deficits.
  • Lesson plans were created using data such as past Milestones and Map.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities, group work, and creative projects into the curriculum.

Enrichment Teacher

Burroughs-Molette Elementary
10.2017 - Current
  • Created lesson plans to align with Georgia state standards.
  • Served grades Kindergarten-2nd grade.
  • Created lesson plans to help boost motivation for learning and fill deficits.
  • Lesson plans were created using data such as Map, Benchmark, classroom assessments, ACCESS scores, CFAs, and etc.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group work

Education

Masters of Science in Education - Education

Troy University
Troy, AL
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education

College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA
05-2017

Certification

  • ESOL ENDORSEMENT (08/2020)
  • Orton-Gillingham certified (06/2024)

Timeline

Summer School Teacher

Burroughs-Molette Elementary
10.2017 - Current

Enrichment Teacher

Burroughs-Molette Elementary
10.2017 - Current

Certified Elementary Teacher

Burroughs-Molette Elementary
08.2017 - Current

After School Teacher

Glynn County School System
01.2017 - Current

Intern / Practicum III Student

C.B. Greer Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2017

Practicum II

FACES-Prek
01.2016 - 05.2016

Practicum I

Altama Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015

Nanny for Hank and Rachel Yeargan

Nanny Service
05.2013 - Current

Nanny for Norvell family

Nanny Service
08.2012 - Current

Masters of Science in Education - Education

Troy University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Special Education

College of Coastal Georgia

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