Nicolette Heldberg

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for Early Childhood and Lower School programming, supporting faculty, students, and families across multiple grade levels.
• Partner with faculty to strengthen instructional practices, curriculum alignment, assessment practices, and student-centered learning experiences.
• Support the development and implementation of curriculum initiatives, including scope and sequence planning, instructional resources, and student learning goals.
• Coached teachers through observation, feedback cycles, and professional development to enhance instructional practices.
• Lead hiring processes for faculty and staff, including candidate evaluation, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding support.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support enrollment initiatives, division goals, family engagement, and school-wide priorities.
• Cultivated partnerships with families through transparent communication and community initiatives to foster engagement and resolve issues.

• Designed and implemented differentiated instruction in literacy, mathematics, and social studies to support diverse academic and developmental needs.
• Developed targeted small-group instruction and individualized student learning goals using formative and summative assessment data to address student needs.
• Led 2nd–3rd grade level leadership, facilitating collaborative planning, communication, and alignment among grade-level faculty.
• Led curriculum mapping and unit planning alongside teaching teams to ensure cohesive learning experiences across subject areas.
• Supported student progress through personalized learning plans, literacy assessments, and individualized conferences.
• Integrated technology and innovative instructional practices to improve student engagement and accessibility in learning.

Coached varsity lacrosse, fostering skill development. | Varsity Volleyball Coach | Coached junior varsity basketball, improving player skills.

• Mentored and developed student-athletes in leadership, teamwork, resilience, and goal-setting to enhance personal growth and athletic performance.
• Collaborated with coaching teams to design and implement practices that prioritized skill development and fostered holistic student growth.
• Built inclusive team cultures that emphasized accountability, confidence, and belonging, promoting a supportive environment for all athletes.

• Developed and implemented engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with developmental needs and Common Core standards.
• Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to design rigorous mathematics instruction and support student achievement.
• Incorporated Pollyanna Racial Literacy Curriculum to create inclusive classroom communities and promote meaningful discussions on identity and equity.
• Created narrative assessments and facilitated family conferences to highlight student strengths and set growth goals with families.
• Adapted curriculum and instructional approaches to enhance student engagement and learning in virtual environments.

• Designed individualized instructional supports based on student needs and learning profiles.
• Created hands-on, differentiated learning experiences that enhanced academic growth and increased student engagement.
• Aligned curriculum and assessments with AERO Standards to ensure effective instructional practices.
• Fostered strong classroom communities through responsive teaching and relationship-based learning.