NICOLE M. SEBOLD
Syracuse,N.Y.
Summary
Passionate Teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Dedicated to improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to meet student needs. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Franklin Elementary
09.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons and activities based upon diverse student needs and population
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, evaluating, correcting and graded student work
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Collaborated with colleagues across all grade levels and content areas to adapt different teaching methods/strategies to ensure student success
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Participated in Professional Learning Community
- Planned and implemented academic portion of after-school program for 2nd & 3rd grade students
- Attended department and school-wide faculty meetings to assess student, department, and school success
- Communicated daily with parents/guardians
Universal Pre-K Teacher
Catholic Charities Of Onondaga County
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted and supervised 15-20 children through entire school day.
- Develop, submit and implement weekly age curriculum specific lesson plans
- Coordinate with Preschool program manager and SCSD staff in implementing district curriculum
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-5
West Genesee School District
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers grades K-6
- Student Records Management
- Formal & Informal Learner Assessment
- Implemented classroom management and discipline procedures
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Learning Specialist, K-5
Ponderosa Elementary
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed caseload of 55 students from various linguistic and multicultural backgrounds
- Planned lessons and activities based upon diverse student population
- Collaborated with general education teacher, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Psychologist and Social Worker
- Assessed children with short and long-term learning difficulties
- Generated and incorporated special learning strategies for students with learning disabilities in areas like self-questioning, organization, and memory strategies
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Created and evaluated Individualized Educational Plan for students in K-5
- Facilitated IEP meetings
- Communicated daily with parents/guardians
- Participated in Professional Learning Community
- Attended department and school-wide faculty meetings to assess student, department, and school success.
Summer School Teacher, Grades K-5
Polton Elementary, Summit Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2011
- ILC teacher and behavioral teacher
- Designed and implemented curricula to meet needs of behaviorally/emotionally challenged special needs students
- Implemented and supplemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of students K-5 who were working below grade level
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling students to make continuous improvements.
- Created and implemented comprehensive behavioral management plans with other teachers, Para educators and parents
- Organized community outings for special education students.
ILC Teacher, Grades K-5
Ponderosa Elementary
01.2006 - 09.2010
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers and parents in designing and implementing educational plans for students
- Created and evaluated Individualized Educational Plan for severe need students grades K-5
- Used various teaching methods such as tactical, visual, auditory material
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques
- Handled behavioral problems of students and fostered positive behavioral patterns
- Hired Para educators, teachers and professional staff
- Coordinated schedules for teachers and professional staff.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology; Elementary Education
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY05.2002
Associate’s of Science - Humanities -
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05.1999
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Organization
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Extended Education
- Origo PD (4/10/24)
- K-2 ELA Backwards Planning for Small Group (4/10/2024)
- MATH: Using your Cricut to Create Second Math Centers (4/10/24)
- LETRS 3rd edition Volume 1 (10/23-current)
- SyraFuse Cohort 7 (7/2022-6/2023)
- Building Background: A Foundation for Understanding and Advocating for Multilingual Learners (10/12/23)
- NEO ELA K-2 ELA Writing Essentials Part I & Part II (10/23 & 11/23)
- MATH Second Grade Make and Take (11/14/23)
- MATH Using Exit Tickets to Drive Instruction (10/23-11/23)
- 2nd Grade FOSS Curriculum Training (2/2021)
- Early Literacy Training - Balancing the K-2 'Literacy Diet' (6/2019)
- TCIS Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (8/2019)
- Trauma Informed Practices for Educators TIPE (6/2020)
- PL Coaching through PDSA Cycles-(12/2018)
- Foundations of Effective Teaching (11/2017)
- Educational Research and Dissemination Program with Mariesa Dranschak (10/2017)
- PAX Training (8/2017)
- PAX Next Steps (9/2018)
- Tiered System of Supports (8/2017)
- New Teacher Orientation 60hours (8/14/17)
- Various Franklin oriented PD’s (2017-current)
Professional Interests
Interested in increasing students’ critical thinking skills through the use of literature and interdisciplinary approaches
References
- Kimberly Coyne, Principal, Franklin Elementary, (315) 435-4550
- Kecia Buczek, Instructional Coach, Franklin Elementary, (315) 380-3275
- Kimberly Vargas, Social Worker, Franklin Elementary, (315) 459-3714
- Paul Ruterman, Teacher, Franklin Elementary, (315) 560-1712
- Elizabeth Kolis, Teacher, WG, (315) 383-4627
- Lisa Lynch, English Teacher, C-NS, (315) 256-3450
Certification
- NYS Professional Public School Teacher Certificate, Childhood Education Grade 1-6 , 6/10/2016
- SYRAFUSE Teacher Leader, Syracuse City School District - 6/2022-6/2023
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Franklin Elementary
09.2017 - Current
Universal Pre-K Teacher
Catholic Charities Of Onondaga County
01.2017 - 07.2017
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-5
West Genesee School District
08.2012 - 07.2015
Learning Specialist, K-5
Ponderosa Elementary
09.2010 - 06.2012
Summer School Teacher, Grades K-5
Polton Elementary, Summit Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2011
ILC Teacher, Grades K-5
Ponderosa Elementary
01.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Education - Special Education
LeMoyne College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology; Elementary Education
LeMoyne College
Associate’s of Science - Humanities -
Onondaga Community College
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