NICOLLE COHEN
Weston,USA
Summary
Experienced ESOL Coordinator and Learning Specialist with a proven record of success across all professional roles, including Ben Gamla Charter School South and a bilingual school setting. Skilled in designing and implementing effective ESOL programs, delivering data-driven, individualized instruction, and supporting multilingual learners. Demonstrates strong leadership in collaborating with teachers, coordinating interventions, and developing adaptive instructional plans that strengthen literacy outcomes. Known for exceptional classroom management, strategic lesson planning, and a consistent commitment to student achievement and compliance with ESOL best practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Specialist
Brauser Maimonides Academy
Hollywood, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented customized learning plans for diverse learner populations.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to keep students engaged and motivated throughout the learning process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop engaging curriculum materials and assessments.
- Analyzed learner data to identify trends and recommend targeted interventions for improvement.
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, FL06.2024
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL06.1998
Unfinished Degree - Elementary Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA06.1998
College Preparatory Year For International Students - Special Education
Bar Ilan University
Ramat Gan, Israel07.1996
Skills
- Delivering Individualized Instruction
- Organizational Efficiency
- Effective Learning Techniques
- Educational Planning
- Classroom management
- Reading intervention
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
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.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Hebrew
Full Professional
Timeline
Learning Specialist
Brauser Maimonides Academy
08.2025 - Current
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
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
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Doral College