Summary
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Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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NICOLLE COHEN

Weston,USA

Summary

Dynamic ESOL Coordinator and seasoned educator with a proven track record at Ben Gamla Charter School South, specializing in delivering individualized instruction and fostering organizational efficiency. Excelled in creating adaptive educational plans and leading team collaboration, significantly enhancing reading intervention strategies. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management and lesson planning skills, ensuring high levels of student achievement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESOL Coordinator/Reading Intervention Specialist

Ben Gamla Charter School South
Plantation, USA
08.2013 - Current
  • Delivered specialized instruction tailored to small groups of ESL students.
  • Counseled teachers on implementing effective ESL methods in instructional practice.
  • Compiled detailed reports based on student progress evaluations.
  • Coordinated efforts with special education and counseling departments to develop accommodations for ESL students.
  • Directed support efforts toward onboarding teachers managing ESL learners.
  • Formulated procedures to guarantee compliance with state guidelines for ESL programs.
  • Implemented intervention strategies for reading in MTSS students.
  • Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
  • Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various school programs.

VPK/Kindergarten Teacher

Brauser Maimonides Academy
Hollywood, USA
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Implemented teaching strategies using various technological applications.
  • Encouraged a nurturing and innovative environment for learners.
  • Utilized appropriate teaching methods to motivate students in academic tasks.
  • Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Kindergarten Teacher

New Orleans Jewish Day School
New Orleans, LA
08.1999 - 06.2006
  • Established a positive classroom environment that supports learning.
  • Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
  • Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
  • Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Doral College
Miami, FL
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Special Education

Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL
06.1998

Unfinished Degree - Elementary Education

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
06.1998

College Preparatory Year For International Students - Special Education

Bar Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel
07.1996

Skills

  • Delivering Individualized Instruction
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Effective Learning Techniques
  • Educational Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Reading intervention
  • Lesson planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Differentiated instruction

Languages

  • English, Native/Bilingual
  • Spanish, Native/Bilingual
  • Hebrew, Native/Bilingual
  • French, Limited

Accomplishments

Doral Promise Scholarship – 22-23 Academic Year

Summa Cum Laude

Certification

Elementary Education K-6

Reading Endorsement

ESOL Endorsement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ESOL Coordinator/Reading Intervention Specialist

Ben Gamla Charter School South
08.2013 - Current

VPK/Kindergarten Teacher

Brauser Maimonides Academy
08.2012 - 07.2013

Kindergarten Teacher

New Orleans Jewish Day School
08.1999 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Doral College

Associate of Arts - Special Education

Miami Dade Community College

Unfinished Degree - Elementary Education

University of New Orleans

College Preparatory Year For International Students - Special Education

Bar Ilan University
NICOLLE COHEN