Nilda Cordova
Menomonee Falls,WI
Summary
I have a proven track record of success in administration, teaching, and coaching. I have been successful in creating positive respectful and productive working relationships with parents, staff, and the community to support the organization’s mission and vision.
Professional coach with strong experience in guiding individuals to reach their full potential. Proven track record in developing personalized strategies and fostering collaborative environment. Skilled in active listening, goal setting, and motivational techniques. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor, Site Supervisor, DDEEP Success Coach
Alverno College
06.2022 - Current
- Taught a graduate course on Education and Democracy: Equity and Diversity
- Taught an undergraduate course titled Differentiated Instruction and Assessment
- Supervised graduate students for their administrative practicums
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate students in their educational field experiences
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in their final semester of student teaching
- Readers Workshop Coach
- Recruiting, coaching, supporting special education students
Principal
St. Margaret Mary Elementary School
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Oversaw the daily activities and operations within a school
- Managed school logistics and budgets
- Set learning goals for students and teachers based on national standards
- Monitored and reported on teacher performance
- Presented data from school performance to board members
- Researched new resources and techniques to improve teaching
Dean of Instruction
St. Margaret Mary Elementary School
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided overall responsibility and accountability for leadership in long-range planning, program development, problem-solving, and faculty/staff development in Instruction
- Focused on equitable student success as it relates to instruction
Title I Teacher
Learning Exchange
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for individual students in reading and math
- Interpreted and analyzed data to improve student achievement and assess the effectiveness of my teaching practices
- Administered and analyzed Star 360 and other various Diagnostic Assessments
- Collaborated with school Principal and Classroom Teachers to optimize student instruction and achievement
- Intervention experience
- Reading Recovery experience
- Blended Model Learning experience
Elementary Teacher
New Testament Christian Academy
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Implemented differentiated lesson plans and provided instruction in all subject areas, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through the integration of creative role-playing exercises
- Attended reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Assisted in developing an after-school program to instruct underprivileged students
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
- Organized grade records to increase reference speed
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences, generated progress reports and report cards
- Reduced student discipline by implementing a student discipline program
- Designed and implemented a Buddy System mentoring program between K5 and seventh-grade students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from administration
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issue
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field trips and teamwork community service projects
- Improved student test scores on standardized tests by supplementing the current curriculum
- Served as a committee chair for planning school-wide field trips
- Served as a mentor for new teachers to recognize their strengths and weaknesses for continuous improvements
- Led and presented at staff collaboration sessions
- Trained on improvement process for a local school district
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) -
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI01.2022
Superintendent License -
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI01.2022
Reading Teacher (#316) and Reading Specialist (#317) -
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI01.2018
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - #51 Administration & Supervision, #10 Director of Instruction
National Louis University
Milwaukee, WI01.2015
Master of Arts - Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI01.2013
Second Major in Business Administration - Business Administration
Mount Mary College
Milwaukee, WI01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI01.1985
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
Research
Doctoral Researcher, 2020 - 2021, Conducted primary source research on culturally responsive teaching to narrow the academic achievement gap. The title of my dissertation is 'Narrowing the Achievement Gap Through Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Case Study of an Urban Catholic School.'
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adjunct Professor, Site Supervisor, DDEEP Success Coach
Alverno College
06.2022 - Current
Principal
St. Margaret Mary Elementary School
09.2018 - 06.2020
Dean of Instruction
St. Margaret Mary Elementary School
01.2018 - 09.2018
Title I Teacher
Learning Exchange
08.2016 - 12.2017
Elementary Teacher
New Testament Christian Academy
08.2004 - 08.2016
Superintendent License -
Alverno College
Reading Teacher (#316) and Reading Specialist (#317) -
Alverno College
Educational Specialist (Ed.S) - #51 Administration & Supervision, #10 Director of Instruction
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Education
Alverno College
Second Major in Business Administration - Business Administration
Mount Mary College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology
Marquette University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) -
Alverno College
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