Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Related Experiences
Professional Development
Honored Teacher through EEF- First Year Teaching
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Nikki Schiff

Austin

Summary

Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs and styles. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of educational methodologies and importance of fostering collaborative and inclusive classroom.

Upbeat, young teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Forest Trail Elementary
07.2021 - Current
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

Assistant Teacher

Reading Club
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Co-taught students ages six to eleven in a summer tutoring club once a week
  • Focused on phonics instruction and different reading strategies with groups of five students at a time
  • Assisted main teacher in set up and preparation for each lesson

Student Teacher

Mathews Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Co-taught third grade public school class with cooperating teacher five days a week
  • Made lesson plans for the whole semester for class of twenty students
  • Taught both online and in person students simultaneously using Zoom

Hebrew School Teacher

Congregation Beth Israel
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Taught five third grade students Hebrew and Judiac practices, skills and values once a week using Zoom
  • Communicated with parents regarding student experiences and expectations

Teaching Intern

UT Charter Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted Lead Teacher in leading and teaching first grade students
  • Co-taught writing workshop, reading, math and science rotations

Tutor

Wooldridge Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught English to ESL students and supported their language development
  • Helped the students build confidence
  • Facilitated and created activities

Volunteer

Hornsby-Dunlap School
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted PE coach in leading the class in physical activities

Tutor

Victory Tutoring
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Tutored children for one hour a week after school
  • Supported students in all subject areas with a focus on developing English proficiency

Volunteer

Best Buddies
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided emotional and physical support to special needs adults on a weekly basis
  • Planned gatherings that fostered social relationships

Education

B.S - Applied Learning and Development

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas
05.2021

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Math, Social studies, and Language Arts
  • Classroom management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.

Certification

  • Early Childhood to 6th Grade ESL Generalist, Texas State Certified
  • TExES Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities EC-12 Certified
  • TExES Core Subjects EC-6, Pending
  • TExES Science of Teaching Reading, Pending
  • TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental, Pending

Related Experiences

  • Tutor, Victory Tutoring, 01/19, 05/19, Tutored children for one hour a week after school, Supported students in all subject areas with a focus on developing English proficiency
  • Volunteer, Best Buddies, 09/18, 12/18, Provided emotional and physical support to special needs adults on a weekly basis, Planned gatherings that fostered social relationships
  • Tutor, Wooldridge Elementary School, 09/19, 12/19, Taught English to ESL students and supported their language development, Helped the students build confidence, Facilitated and created activities
  • Volunteer, Hornsby-Dunlap School, 09/19, 12/19, Assisted PE coach in leading the class in physical activities

Professional Development

  • Social and Emotional Learning Workshop
  • Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Substance Abuse Seminar
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Seminar
  • Conscious Discipline Seminar
  • ADL Anti Bias Curriculum Seminar

Honored Teacher through EEF- First Year Teaching

This honor was given by a classroom parent. They wrote, "Thank you for putting your heart and passion into your classroom this year.  What a great first year!  We are so thankful for you!"

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Forest Trail Elementary
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Reading Club
06.2021 - 08.2021

Student Teacher

Mathews Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021

Hebrew School Teacher

Congregation Beth Israel
01.2020 - 01.2021

Teaching Intern

UT Charter Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020

Tutor

Wooldridge Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019

Volunteer

Hornsby-Dunlap School
09.2019 - 12.2019

Tutor

Victory Tutoring
01.2019 - 05.2019

Volunteer

Best Buddies
09.2018 - 12.2018

B.S - Applied Learning and Development

The University of Texas At Austin
Nikki Schiff