Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Languages
Timeline
LAURA NICOLOFF

LAURA NICOLOFF

Education
Houston,Texas

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

CAMPUS INTERVENTIONIST

Houston ISD
08.2024 - Current
  • Develop, present and facilitate professional development sessions
  • Provide coaching and support classroom teachers
  • Collaborate in the implementation of intervention resources
  • Provide dyslexia intervention
  • Section 504 coordinator
  • HB1416 Coordinator
  • RTI/ IAT coordinator
  • Language Development Liaison
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Conducted small group instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts within the classroom setting.
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
  • Created an inclusive learning atmosphere by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in educational interventions and instructional methods.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Served as a liaison between school administrators, teachers, and families regarding intervention services and available resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify student needs and create tailored intervention plans.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

INTRVENTIONS DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

Houston ISD
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Support Central Division Campuses with the RTI, IAT, Accelerated Instruction, Section 504 and behavior
  • Develop, present and facilitate professional development sessions
  • Support Central Division campuses with state compliance items
  • Coach coordinators and liaisons as needed or requested
  • Visit campuses on a regular monthly basis to do check and balances on systems and procedures
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and productivity.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational systems.
  • Coordinated cross-functional team meetings for enhanced collaboration and communication within the department.
  • Organized and maintained department records for easy access and regulatory compliance.
  • Created detailed project plans to guide department initiatives from inception to completion.
  • Served as a liaison between the department and other internal teams, fostering strong working relationships.

DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST/SECTION 504 EVALUATOR

HOUSTON ISD
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Support the schools in the continuous improvement of education for students identified by serving as Dyslexia interventionist
  • Implement Neuhaus Reading Readiness and Basic Language Skills curriculum with fidelity
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors concerning pertinent aspects of the Dyslexia program
  • Track student progress through use of mastery checks
  • Improved dyslexic students'' reading fluency by implementing tailored intervention strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in dyslexia intervention.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify areas of need and design appropriate intervention plans for each student.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.

SPANISH TEACHER

08.2017 - 06.2018
  • HUMBLE ISD
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, , HUMBLE HS
  • Implement state standards based on IB curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
  • Implement formal and informal assessments to track student’s progress and identify areas of need
  • Lead tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
  • Participate in before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions

EDUCATION

TESTING
02.2015 - 06.2018
  • ETS RATER
  • Scoring of the ETS Performance Assessment for LOTE in accordance with ETS guidelines
  • Online scoring for educators applying for certification

DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER

NEW CANEY ISD
04.2013 - 06.2017
  • PORTER ELEMENTARY
  • Teaching a curriculum provided by the school
  • Creating and grading tests and quizzes
  • Engaging class with lectures, classroom discussions, relevant activities and demonstrations
  • Establishing a relationship with parents to create an environment of collaboration
  • All duties and responsibilities of a regular classroom teacher, with the added challenge of teaching in LLS in a 50/50 environment
  • Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goal, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements
  • Incorporate available technology as appropriate teaching and learning tool

BILINGUAL TEACHER

KLEIN ISD, GREENWOOD
04.2001 - 06.2013
  • ELEMENTARY
  • Implement curriculum with fidelity
  • Create a learning -rich environment
  • Cross-collaborate with other teams to determine instructional goal, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements

START LITERACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR

EVEN
  • Promote community awareness of the Even Start Family Literacy Program
  • Develop and maintain collaborations to assist in the delivery of family literacy services
  • Participate in community outreach activities
  • Recruit families for participation in family literacy program
  • Supervise daily activities
  • Coordinate the delivery of services with collaborating and cooperating agencies

Education

CALP - VALLEY SPEECH LANGUAGE AND LEARNING CENTER

NEUHAUS EDUCATION CENTER
2019

MASTER OF EDUCATION - undefined

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE TAMAULIPAS

B.A - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS BROWNSVILLE

Skills

  • Detail- oriented professional with 23 years of experience in the Texas Education System Strong work ethics, integrity, accountability, reliability, honesty, and commitment Focus on guiding teams toward the institution’s vision and goals, inspiring peak performance, and a culture of collaboration

Progress monitoring

Teacher collaboration

Organizational skills

Referral coordination

Progress tracking

Intervention planning

Teacher support

Accomplishments

  • Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
  • Bilingual campus lead
  • Dual language campus lead
  • Grade level team lead
  • LPAC campus representative
  • Elementary SLA Curriculum writer and editor
  • Thinking Map International Conference, Las Vegas NV presenter
  • Region 6 Bilingual Conference presenter
  • District staff development presenter and facilitator for Technology programs related to assessments, Math, Reading
  • Mentor teacher for Instructional Practices in Education program
  • CAST (Conference for Advancement of Science Teaching) conference proposal reviewer
  • Education Foundation grant recipient 3

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid sick leave

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

CAMPUS INTERVENTIONIST - Houston ISD
08.2024 - Current
INTRVENTIONS DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR - Houston ISD
01.2023 - 06.2024
DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST/SECTION 504 EVALUATOR - HOUSTON ISD
08.2018 - 08.2024
SPANISH TEACHER -
08.2017 - 06.2018
EDUCATION - TESTING
02.2015 - 06.2018
DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER - NEW CANEY ISD
04.2013 - 06.2017
BILINGUAL TEACHER - KLEIN ISD, GREENWOOD
04.2001 - 06.2013
NEUHAUS EDUCATION CENTER - CALP, VALLEY SPEECH LANGUAGE AND LEARNING CENTER
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE TAMAULIPAS - MASTER OF EDUCATION,
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS BROWNSVILLE - B.A, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
START LITERACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR - EVEN

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