Nikki Pencak
Vandergrift,PA
Summary
Energetic training manager with 17 years of experience in the field of education. Coached 200+ instructors and implemented K12 programs for 400+ students during three years in current role. Seeking learning and development position affording the opportunity to foster growth amongst professionals dedicated to empowering students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
K12 Academic School Liaison
Revolution Prep
03.2023 - Current
- Manage instructors assigned to programs supporting underserved K12 student populations
- Collaborate with school administrators to help facilitate student success
- Partner with Director of Academic Services and curriculum team to design specialized curriculum and assessments
- Created and delivered trainings on best practices for high-impact elementary tutoring (Spring 2023)
- Assisted Director of Academic Services in building executive function curriculum for K12 learners (Spring - Winter 2023)
Training and Hiring Manager
Revolution Prep
04.2020 - Current
- Partner with human resources, IT, and faculty leaders to coordinate successful new hire onboarding
- Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Breezy ATS, Asana, and Acuity to facilitate hiring and training
- Lead remote new hire group training weeks
- Continually appraise training libraries and overhaul materials based on evolving company needs
- Manage and coach cohorts of instructors during their first six weeks of employment
- Host K12 executive function webinars in partnership with RUSH NeuroBehavioral Center
- Supervised faculty members assigned to deliver small group test preparation and STEM instruction (Winter 2020 - Summer 2021)
- Crafted curriculum and assessments to upskill faculty in preparation for roll out of new digital SAT (Summer 2023)
Online Academic and Test Prep Tutor
Revolution Prep
08.2018 - Current
- Create strong connections with learners to ensure they feel cared for and comfortable in their learning environment
- Deliver growth mindset oriented sessions in order to empower learners
- Coach and mentor learners in preparation for SAT, ACT, and AP standardized tests and provide academic support in math, reading, writing, and history
- Facilitate productive discussion with learners to empower them in crafting SMART goals and developing strong executive function skills
Learning Center and Childcare Placement Manager
College Tutors
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed teams of tutors and childcare providers
- Provided ongoing training to members of tutoring and childcare teams
- Delivered exceptional customer service by facilitating open communication with parents
- Maintained social media accounts and wrote monthly blogs in order to improve SEO ranking and company ethos across five franchise locations
Classroom Teacher
Montessori School Of Pensacola
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Collaborated closely with team of teachers to create, revise, and implement curriculum and cumulative and summative assessments
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships and worked closely with administration regarding student progress
- Performed research tasks in order to develop and deliver effective and impactful classroom lessons
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PASkills
- Interdepartmental team collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training Needs Analysis
- Staff Management
- Diversity Inclusion
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Learning Assessments
- Pedagogical Strategies
- Strategic learning solutions
- Student Engagement
Timeline
K12 Academic School Liaison
Revolution Prep
03.2023 - Current
Training and Hiring Manager
Revolution Prep
04.2020 - Current
Online Academic and Test Prep Tutor
Revolution Prep
08.2018 - Current
Learning Center and Childcare Placement Manager
College Tutors
01.2015 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher
Montessori School Of Pensacola
06.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Westminster College
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