Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Nicole Rene Monteilh

Laguna Beach,CA

Summary

Elementary educator with extensive experience teaching, designing curriculum, and providing individualized support in both public school and home education settings. Skilled in literacy, mathematics, and K–12 curriculum design, integrating research‑based strategies including UDL, MTSS, SDAIE, social‑emotional learning, and the Science of Reading. Experienced with diagnostic and universal screening assessments (Heggerty, DIBELS, and other quick performance measures) to guide instruction and monitor student progress. Designed literature‑based and thematic curricula in homeschooling and provided targeted instruction in public school classrooms, scaffolding content for multilingual and neurodiverse learners while incorporating technology and formative assessments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Saddleback & Capistrano Unified School Districts
10.2025 - Current

• Delivered standards‑aligned lessons across multiple subjects while supporting classroom teachers.

• Provided small‑group and individualized literacy support to strengthen reading fluency and comprehension.

• Scaffolded instruction using visuals, sentence frames, structured routines, and technology tools for diverse learners.

• Differentiated lessons for multilingual and neurodiverse students, maintaining a positive, well‑managed classroom.

• Collaborated with teachers, families, and staff to monitor progress and support student growth.

Behavior Technician /Special Education Instructional Aide

Amergis / Saddleback School District
11.2024 - 06.2025

• Supported students with disabilities using structured academic and behavioral strategies.

• Provided one‑on‑one instructional support for a student with Down syndrome, adapting lessons and scaffolding content.

• Assisted with literacy, math, and fine motor activities tailored to developmental levels.

• Implemented behavioral interventions and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Collected and recorded data to guide instruction and support academic and social‑emotional growth.

Retail Store Manager

The Vault
03.2023 - 11.2024

• Managed daily operations, including sales, inventory, and customer service.

• Supervised and trained staff, coordinated schedules, and maintained efficient systems.

• Developed processes to track performance and manage merchandise effectively.

Head of School / Educator

MorningStar Preparatory (Private Home Education Program)
06.2007 - 01.2024

• Founded and managed a K–12 home education program, guiding multiple families in alternative education.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive, literature‑based curricula, integrating historical fiction, English language arts, and hands‑on unit studies.

• Developed novel studies and thematic units connecting reading, writing, and social studies.

• Delivered mathematics instruction using Math‑U‑See and Teaching Textbooks, adapting lessons for diverse learners.

• Mentored families and modeled instructional strategies, providing guidance on curriculum planning and assessment.

• Integrated technology to enhance instruction, support independent learning, and track progress.

Education

California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject Credential

Vanguard University
Costa Mesa
05-2026

Master of Arts - Human Development

Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena
08-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vanguard University
Costa Mesa
12-2010

Skills

    Instruction & Curriculum: K–12 curriculum design Literacy instruction (fluency, comprehension, vocabulary) Mathematics instruction (Math‑U‑See, Teaching Textbooks, iReady) Higher‑Order Thinking (Bloom's Taxonomy)

    Assessment & Strategies: Diagnostic & universal screeners (Heggerty, DIBELS, Quick Phonics Screener, quick performance measures) Differentiated instruction Small‑group & one‑on‑one support UDL & MTSS implementation SDAIE strategies & multilingual support Social‑emotional learning Science of Reading‑based instruction

    Technology & Engagement: Chromebooks Google Classroom Amplify Prodigy Google Slides Interactive monitors & iPads Classroom leadership & management

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Saddleback & Capistrano Unified School Districts
10.2025 - Current

Behavior Technician /Special Education Instructional Aide

Amergis / Saddleback School District
11.2024 - 06.2025

Retail Store Manager

The Vault
03.2023 - 11.2024

Head of School / Educator

MorningStar Preparatory (Private Home Education Program)
06.2007 - 01.2024

California Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject Credential

Vanguard University

Master of Arts - Human Development

Pacific Oaks College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Vanguard University
Nicole Rene Monteilh