Compassionate teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that engages students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Hi, I’m
Nicole Wright
Elementary Teacher
Clawson,MI
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Impressions Day SchoolSouthfield, MI
Kindergarten Teacher
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations, developing relationships, and applying appropriate natural consequences.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Early Impressions Day SchoolSouthfield, MI
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
02.2011 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations, developing relationships, and applying appropriate natural consequences.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
EdustaffGrand Rapids, IL
Guest Teacher
12.2009 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades K-5 in multiple school districts.
- Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
- Answered questions from students regarding instruction material.
- Took initiative to create on the spot activities as needed.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Morse And Hamilton Elementary SchoolsTroy, MI
Long Term Guest Teacher: ESL Coordinator
09.2010 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Monitored new students' language surveys.
- Administered and scored English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) screener for all new English Language Learners (ELL).
- Entered ELPA screener results into Michigan Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability (OEAA) secure site.
- Adhered to all State and Federal Title III requirements for compiling data, keeping records, and reporting information.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Supervised and monitored two ESL paraeducators.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide pull-out and push-in services to meet needs of each student.
- Ensured that each ELL student received appropriate accommodations for Michigan Educational Assessment Program.
- Maintained caseload of approximately 200 students.
Morse Elementary SchoolTroy , MI
Second Grade Summer School Teacher
07.2010 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Taught mathematics and language arts to 15 diverse at-risk students.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Morse Elementary SchoolTroy, MI
Student Teacher: First Grade
01.2009 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Taught all subjects to 24 diverse first graders in International Baccalaureate School.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities and various teaching methods for student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Served on first grade word work committee outside of school to help develop district-wide word work scope and sequence.
- Volunteered to help run school-wide costume exchange, Harvest Festival, Family Literacy Night and Family Math NIght.
Education
Oakland UniversityRochester, MI
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
09.2006 - 12.2009
University Overview
- BS Elementary Education; Major: Language Arts
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Dean's List 2008/2009
- 3.89 GPA
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
Some College (No Degree) from Elementary Education
09.2002 - 08.2006
University Overview
- Received 4 year full scholarship for high school academics.
- Dean's List Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Winter 2006
- 3.62 GPA
Skills
Elementary Education
undefinedTimeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Early Impressions Day School
09.2020 - Current
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Early Impressions Day School
02.2011 - 06.2020
Long Term Guest Teacher: ESL Coordinator
Morse And Hamilton Elementary Schools
09.2010 - 11.2010
Second Grade Summer School Teacher
Morse Elementary School
07.2010 - 08.2010
Guest Teacher
Edustaff
12.2009 - 02.2011
Student Teacher: First Grade
Morse Elementary School
01.2009 - 12.2009
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
09.2006 - 12.2009
Wayne State University
Some College (No Degree) from Elementary Education
09.2002 - 08.2006
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