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Nikole C. Lewis-Dickens

Nikole C. Lewis-Dickens

Chicago,USA

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at William H Brown STEM Magnet School, excelling in data analysis and continuous improvement. Expert in instructional planning and stakeholder engagement, I foster teacher growth and enhance student achievement through innovative professional development strategies, creating equitable learning experiences that inspire success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REACH Certified Assistant Principal

William H Brown STEM Magnet School, CPS
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate data-driven, instruction-focused, grade-level team meetings.
  • Creates and implements a continuous improvement cycle that integrates transparent planning, implementation, data review, and strategic adjustments in order to achieve sustained practices that result in measurable improvement.
  • Facilitate school-wide interim assessments, data analysis sessions, and adaptive teaching plans.
  • Support components of the instructional scope and sequence for instruction as it relates to reading, writing, science, social studies, and math.
  • Engage in the planning of school-wide depth and breadth of student learning and quality teaching.
  • Engage in small group instructional observations in all content areas.
  • Increase family and community involvement to provide parents the opportunity to become a part of our learning culture through Report Pick-Up, Open House, Family Math, Literacy, and STEM Nights.
  • Create consistent, ongoing dialogue around student achievement.
  • Monitor and support teacher growth plans to build teacher capacity and self-efficacy around the CPS Framework for Teachers through mentoring, coaching, and professional development.
  • Collaborate and celebrate teacher progress when achieving goals, action items, and increased student achievement.
  • Analyze feedback with participants in order to determine and act upon implications for improving the learning for all.
  • Continuous Improvement Work Plan: Assistant Principal Duties.

IB & REACH Certified Assistant Principal

Ludwig Beethoven Elementary School, CPS
Chicago, IL
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated grade-level team meetings focused on data-driven instruction.
  • Conducted school-wide interim assessments and data analysis sessions.
  • Supported instructional scope and sequence for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math.
  • Planned school-wide initiatives to enhance student learning and teaching quality.
  • Developed comprehensive professional development plan emphasizing balanced grading and assessments.
  • Created equitable learning experiences across grade levels to improve On Track performance.
  • Analyzed student achievement and behavioral progress using screeners and NWEA assessments.
  • Increased family engagement through events like Report Pick Up, Open House, and Family Nights.

REACH Certified Middle School ELA Educator

Luke O'Toole Elementary, CPS
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 01.2018
  • Led the school staff on improving instructional practices by using data to drive instruction aligned to CCSS
  • Facilitated data driven instructional focused cluster meetings
  • Responsible for School Quality Rating Policy (SQRP) growth and attainment which led to high academic standards to prepare students for future success.
  • Increased medical compliance from 69% to 94%
  • Monitored student attendance and implemented school wide incentives to increase student attendance by 14%
  • Led quarterly benchmark grade level parent meetings which focused on student behavior, attendance, grades, and goals.
  • Monitor the MTSS Process
  • Conducted and engaged in informal teacher observations and provided feedback
  • Facilitated school wide initiatives and incentives such as Pennies for Patients, Compass Clubs, and ST Math
  • Observed and engaged teachers in coaching conversations and effective feedback to improve instruction
  • Promoted an environment of continuous teacher and student learning and academic grow
  • Created and maintained a safe, clean, and orderly learning environment by ensuring that students were engaged and academically challenged
  • Acting Assistant Principal Duties

7th & 8th Social Science Teacher

Little Village Academy, CPS
Chicago, IL
01.1996 - 01.2002
  • Safe & Drug Free Program Coordinator
  • “Kids Helping Kids” Walk-A-Than Coordinator
  • Coordinated eighth grade fund raising activities and graduations
  • Student Council Sponsor
  • Summer School Lead Teacher 2001-2002

Education

Doctoral Student - Reading, Language, and Literacy

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
07.2025

Masters of Arts - Reading

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05.2006

Masters of Arts - Educational Leadership & Administration

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2002

Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
05.1996

Skills

  • Data analysis and continuous improvement
  • Instructional planning and curriculum development
  • Professional development strategies
  • Stakeholder engagement

Certification

  • State of Illinois Teaching Certificate (Type 03)
  • Educational Leadership & Administration Certificate (Type 75)
  • State of Illinois Reading Specialist Certificate (Type 10)
  • REACH Certified
  • ESL Certification (K-12)
  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) Certified

Accomplishments

  • Member of National Coalition of 100 Black Women
  • Abundant Life Food Pantry
  • Beyond the Burden Caregivers Foundation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

REACH Certified Assistant Principal

William H Brown STEM Magnet School, CPS
07.2022 - Current

IB & REACH Certified Assistant Principal

Ludwig Beethoven Elementary School, CPS
06.2019 - 06.2022

REACH Certified Middle School ELA Educator

Luke O'Toole Elementary, CPS
01.2002 - 01.2018

7th & 8th Social Science Teacher

Little Village Academy, CPS
01.1996 - 01.2002

Doctoral Student - Reading, Language, and Literacy

National Louis University

Masters of Arts - Reading

Saint Xavier University

Masters of Arts - Educational Leadership & Administration

Chicago State University

Bachelors of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Illinois

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