NICOLE M. FENNIG
Menomonee Falls,WI
Summary
Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented candidate, successful at working in a fast-paced and demanding environment with a positive attitude. Skilled in training future Montessori educators, with successful history of positive leadership for coworkers and team members. Dedicated to expanding access to quality Montessori programs and preparing future teachers for success in the classroom.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Montessori Elementary Trainer
Greater Montessori Educators Institute
2021.06 - Current
- Deliver Montessori mathematics curriculum to adult learners using hybrid model, making use of online learning platform as well as face-to-face seminar in summer.
- Create engaging and effective training materials that support course learning objects.
- Provide mentoring and support to adult learners throughout training program.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors and administration to meet needs of adult learners over duration of training program.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Montessori School Of Waukesha
2021.06 - Current
- Effectively function as upper elementary team lead (September 2022-present)
- Host weekly meetings to collaborate with team members in order to meet goals
- Establish personal relationships with students and families
- Provide culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to support social-emotional wellbeing of all students.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Downtown Montessori Academy
2016.09 - 2021.06
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under time constraints
- Develop and implement lessons, projects, and course materials for diverse culture of students with variety of learning needs.
- Develop curriculum maps and scope and sequencing aligned to common core standards
Upper Elementary Teacher
Craig Montessori School
2015.07 - 2016.09
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Prepare materials for lessons and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance
Upper Elementary Teacher
Highland Community School
2014.06 - 2015.07
- Create recordkeeping documents for use by elementary teachers
- Direct class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems
- Maintain student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work
Montessori Teacher
Adolescent, Maryland Avenue Montessori
2013.06 - 2014.06
- Plan and present curriculum for mathematics and science for seventh and eighth grade based on common core state standards
- Implement key Montessori principles in public-school setting
- Work closely with stakeholders to develop and grow adolescent program
Upper Elementary Teacher
Maryland Avenue Montessori
2012.08 - 2013.06
- Evaluate individual student abilities and created lesson plans based on current level and desired growth goals
- Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies and management strategies.
- Schedule field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity
Education
AMI, Elementary 6-12 - Montessori Teacher Education
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.2012
BBA - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin08.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Google Suite
- Mac/Apple OIS
- Accounting software: Peachtree, QuickBooks
- Typing speed: 95+ WPM
- Positive Interactions
- Character Development
- Distance Learning
- Classroom Observation
- Providing Constructive Feedback
- Course Development
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Teacher Support
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Certification
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction June 2013
Middle Childhood to Early Adolescence (6-13) Lifetime License
Timeline
Upper Elementary Teacher
Montessori School Of Waukesha
2021.06 - Current
Montessori Elementary Trainer
Greater Montessori Educators Institute
2021.06 - Current
Upper Elementary Teacher
Downtown Montessori Academy
2016.09 - 2021.06
Upper Elementary Teacher
Craig Montessori School
2015.07 - 2016.09
Upper Elementary Teacher
Highland Community School
2014.06 - 2015.07
Montessori Teacher
Adolescent, Maryland Avenue Montessori
2013.06 - 2014.06
Upper Elementary Teacher
Maryland Avenue Montessori
2012.08 - 2013.06
AMI, Elementary 6-12 - Montessori Teacher Education
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
BBA - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction June 2013
Middle Childhood to Early Adolescence (6-13) Lifetime License
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