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Nicole Zillmer

Educator
Chicago,IL

Summary

Energetic, compassionate educator with proven skills teaching diverse students. Deeply committed to optimizing student success, monitoring student progress, and implementing modern educational techniques that make learning fun.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Assistant

Authentic Connections
Chicago, IL
2017 - Current
  • Collected survey data from 100s of teachers and students in middle and high school classrooms
  • Mentored and coached junior research assistants, served as source of support and training on numerous honors theses.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.

Instructor

Columbia Secondary School
New York, NY
2009 - 2015
  • Served as lead teacher of 64 middle school students in experimental social studies program in New York City public middle school
  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
  • Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.

Education

Master of Science - Cognitive Studies in Education

Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY
2014 - 2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University Of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
1994 - 1999

Skills

Student-centered learning

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Volunteering

  • Served as a conversational English tutor for international students at the University of Wisconsin
  • Served as an English writing tutor for students in after-school program 826CHI
  • Served as a senior companion for elderly community members in the greater Los Angeles area
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