Nicole M. Colon

• Support teachers with curriculum implementation, data analysis, teaching pedagogies, technology integration, and classroom management.
• Collaborate with Jersey City Public Schools Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and content area supervisors to develop high quality professional development presentations.
• Outline and monitor departmental budget allocating funds for programs and supplies.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate district wide professional development opportunities in the areas of literacy.
• Provide targeted professional development to administrators, parents, and teachers district wide.
• Organize, analyze, and present district English Language Arts data (Renaissance Star and McGraw Hill).
• Schedule and facilitate observational collegial visits to observe best instructional practices.
• Collaborate with content area supervisors in order to provide effective support to teachers..
• Utilize data analysis to produce actionable curriculum improvements.
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and instructional resources to support student interest and achievement.
• Conduct monthly meetings with reading specialists, literacy coaches, and library media specialists.
• Create rationales and connect with vendors for supplemental purchases for english language arts programs.
• Write curriculum action forms for board approval.
• Review and submit timesheets for teachers working various committee and programs.
• Manage and allocate ESSER II and ESSER III funds.
• Create activities and presentations for the Jersey City Public Schools diversity calendar.
• Assist school administrators with goals and implementation steps on their Annual School Plans.
• Facilitate meetings with building administrators regarding English Language Arts data and instruction.
• Create and submit district memos for distribution to principals.
• Establish positive relationships with administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
• Served as a proctor for PSAT 8/9 Saturday Administration.
• Served as a proctor for AEP / Infinity Institute Entrance Exam.
• Consulted on various professional committees; ELA 6-8 Textbook Curriculum Adoption, ELA 6-8 Curriculum Writing, AEP ELA 6-8 Curriculum.
• Coordinated, developed and executed district wide initiatives; Family Literacy Day, Jersey City Public Schools Spelling Bee, Poetry Month Event: Words-worth at Hudson County Community College.

• Completed 300 hours shadowing a school principal and assistant principal in accordance with state requirements.
• Provided instructional guidance and support to our professional learning communities for teachers to collaborate together regarding student learning and achievement.
• Developed and implemented building level professional development for the English Language Arts Department.
• Reviewed and allocated Title I funds for building use.
• Supported substitutes and teachers new to the building on routines and procedures.
• Assisted principal in the overall administration of the school and assumed leadership of the school in the absence of the principal.

Supplemental Education Service based on NCLB regulations, Middle School Success Prep Program, NCLB Extended Year Program, and Jersey City Consortium Program

• Developed a program design for language arts and mathematics.
• Targeted transitioning of 2nd to 8th grade students utilizing test data.
• Supervised the effective implementation of the district's language arts and math curricula.
• Received, organized, and processed payroll for instructional staff.
• Monitored instructional staff through Student Progress Reports.
• Conducted informational faculty meetings with teachers.
• Planned and disseminated vital information to parents, teachers, and students.
• Developed a positive and strong working relationship with parents, teachers, and students.
• Maintained sound procedures for the security, supervision, and maintenance of the school environment.
• Analyzed student test scores to assist teachers to inform effective instructional practices.
• Collaborated with teachers to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.