Niki L. Wilson
Dallas,TX
Summary
Passionate teacher for 18 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Advantage Academy
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Serve as model observation teacher and coach/mentor for new teachers
- Wrote and implemented curriculum and content for all core content areas
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Second Grade Teacher
Gilmer ISD
08.2013 - 05.2022
- Served as grade-level leader for nine years
- Taught virtual online teaching for two academic years
- Designed and delivered staff development training
- Worked on district curriculum team to redesign writing curriculum for K-12
- Wrote and was awarded two grants implemented in 2nd grade
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Completed Texas Reading Academy
Fourth Grade Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Awarded Lamplighter Award for Outstanding Educator.
- Wrote and Awarded grant on using mentor text to teach writing
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Executive Assistant/Assistant Manager
Wal-Mart
08.1996 - 05.2004
- Worked in multiple roles including Executive Assistant to Regional Vice President and Labor Relations Department.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Worked as Assistant Store Manager for store 1301 in Janesville, WI
- Duties included HR, payroll, personnel, inventory, merchandising, reports, travel and event planning
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Human Services, Organization Leadership
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts, Public Relations
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2003
Skills
- Leadership
- Organization
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Planning
- Creative and Professional Writing
- Public Speaking
Indeed
https://my.indeed.com/p/nikiw-c28qfy8
Certification
Texas State Educator Certificate - EC - 4th Exp. 12/31/2028
ESL Certified - Exp. 12/31/2028
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Advantage Academy
01.2024 - 12.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Gilmer ISD
08.2013 - 05.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2008 - 05.2013
Executive Assistant/Assistant Manager
Wal-Mart
08.1996 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts, Public Relations
University of West Florida
Texas State Educator Certificate - EC - 4th Exp. 12/31/2028
ESL Certified - Exp. 12/31/2028
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Human Services, Organization Leadership
Lubbock Christian University
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