Hi, I’m
NICØLE BARRY
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
North Smithfield,RI
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in K-12 education, specializing in project-based learning and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through differentiated instruction and effective IEP facilitation. Skilled in geospatial analysis, fostering collaborative environments that promote social-emotional growth and academic achievement.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Boys & Girls Club of Newport CountyNewport, Rhode Island
OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
06.2025 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Designing and teaching lessons in ecology, conservation, and general science extended school year curriculum
- Leading team building exercises and fostering collaborative thinking that nurtures social-emotional growth
- Monitoring of participant safety, group dynamics, and overall well-being in an outdoor setting.
Central Falls School DistrictCentral Falls, R.I
TEACHER FELLOW
04.2025 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Executing lesson plans left by the classroom teacher and ensuring productivity
- Redirecting and guiding students through assignments
- Ensuring safety of students in the classroom, hallways, and during transitions
- Completing an end-of-day report on student progress, behavior, and lesson completion.
James Morton Middle SchoolFall River, MA
LANGUAGE-BASED SCIENCE TEACHER
11.2022 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Assist in the identification and programming of students with disabilities, including the preparation of annuals and reevaluations
- Plan instruction and curriculum consistent with IEP testing scores and accommodations
- Provide lessons based on the OpenEdSci curriculum, NGSS standards, and DESE standards
- Apply the principles of teaching to enhance student achievement, including experiential methods appropriate for meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the IEP.
- Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
- Communicate effectively with the Special Education team and establish clear and concise expectations for appropriate behavior within the classroom and the school
- Regularly communicate with all stakeholders in addressing student growth and achievement
Fall River Public SchoolsNew Bedford/Fall River, Ma.
EDUCATOR/LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
09.2012 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for providing a dynamic learning environment aligned to state standards and guiding in student participation
- Daily duties include functioning as a key support personnel
- Familiarization with developing and implementing lesson plans and IEP accommodations
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
Learnwell EducationDartmouth, MA
LEAD TEACHER
12.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Essential functions of the job included planning, preparing and delivering daily lesson plans and instructional material for an average of 8 students in a hospital setting
- Differentiating instruction as it pertains to students' level of learning
- Communicating necessary information regularly to students, the hospital and teachers regarding student progress and student needs
- Encouraging and monitoring the progress of individual students and using such information to adjust teaching strategies.
United States Department of CommerceProvidence, R.I
CENSUS FIELD SUPERVISOR
08.2020 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Reviewed work performance and facilitated group interviews with respondent households
- Held training sessions for enumerator and conducted on-the-job-training
- Conducted personal observations of enumerators
- Participated in weekly management professional development
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Inc.Scituate, RI
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
07.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Provider of one-on-one services to special needs client
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation
- Encouraged socialization in the local community by facilitating recreational activities, seeking out community resources, and developing adaptive behaviors
Right at SchoolEast Providence, R.I.
BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Arts from Earth & Space Sciences
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana
Associates
Skills
- Classroom management
- Learning strategies
- Instruction modifications
- Project-Based Learning
- Technology integration
- IEP Facilitation
- ArcGIS suite
- Geographic mapping data collection
- Georeferencing
- GPS data collection
- Geospatial analysis
- Data management
- Raster analysis
- LiDAR processing
Certification
- Teacher, General Science, Moderate Disabilities, 5-12 - Massachusetts Department of Education
- Special Education Surrogate Parent - Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Certified Educator - National Geographic Society
- Geological Society of America - K-12 Teacher Member
Timeline
OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
Boys & Girls Club of Newport County
06.2025 - 09.2025
TEACHER FELLOW
Central Falls School District
04.2025 - 09.2025
LANGUAGE-BASED SCIENCE TEACHER
James Morton Middle School
11.2022 - 11.2024
LEAD TEACHER
Learnwell Education
12.2020 - 06.2021
CENSUS FIELD SUPERVISOR
United States Department of Commerce
08.2020 - 10.2020
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Inc.
07.2019 - 04.2020
EDUCATOR/LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Fall River Public Schools
09.2012 - 09.2022
BEFORE/AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER
Right at School
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts from Earth & Space Sciences
University of New Orleans
Associates