Nicole Watson
Orange Beach
Summary
Dedicated education leader with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader. Experience leading school departments and determined to create a lasting legacy through professional interpersonal relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Orange Beach City High School
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Taught diverse subjects for grades 10-12, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managed assignments, student needs and record keeping.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
F. B. Mathis Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided a safe learning environment for students.
- Provided leadership, motivation, direction and support serving as head of sixth grade English Language Arts department.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Resolved parent-related disputes through proactive communication.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Elementary School Teacher
Bay Minette Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Planned and executed social media classroom to increase parent communication and participation.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Middle School Science/Social Studies/ELA Teacher
West Point Consolidated School System
08.2014 - 05.2018
Middle School Science and Social Studies Teacher
Starkville School District
08.2012 - 05.2014
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Administration
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Alabama Administrative Code
- IEP Drafting, Implementation, Tracking & Referral Process
- Emergency Management Response Team & Safety Plans
- Relationship Building, Management & Networking
- Student Achievement
- Discipline Management
- Student and Parent Relations
- Staff Development & Management
- Curriculum Development
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- Educational Administrator, Grades P-12 [10/29/2019-6/30/2025]
References
Ms. Karen Atkins, Assistant Principal, Orange Beach High School, Orange Beach City Schools
251-967-5306/ karen.atkins@obcityschools.org
Dr. Claude Eilert, Assistant Principal, F. B. Mathis Elementary School, Baldwin County School District
251-967-2432/ cleilert@gulftel.com
Mr. Matthew Craig, Assistant Principal, Elsanor School, Baldwin County School District
251-490-7966/ mdcraig@bcbe.org
Dr. Leigh Todd, Visiting Assistant Professor & Director of Field Experience, Mississippi University for Women
662-315-7961/ lwtodd@muw.edu
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Orange Beach City High School
10.2022 - 03.2023
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
F. B. Mathis Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Bay Minette Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Middle School Science/Social Studies/ELA Teacher
West Point Consolidated School System
08.2014 - 05.2018
Middle School Science and Social Studies Teacher
Starkville School District
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Educational Administrator, Grades P-12 [10/29/2019-6/30/2025]
Masters of Education - Educational Administration
Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
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