Nissa Courtney Gainty
Nutley
Summary
I build global citizenship by leading, teaching and learning across lines of difference.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 Spanish Teacher
Little Ferry Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- District Overview: Public School District committed to serving a diverse community by challenging each student.
- Taught Spanish K-8 through Comprehensible Input approach.
- Developed K-8 Spanish curricula, teacher and student materials for Novice Low, Mid and High learners.
- Developed Enrichment program for native and heritage speakers of Spanish.
- Supported multilingual learners through push-ins, translation, and through I&RS.
K-4 Instructional Lead
HoLa Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- District Overview: Dual Language Charter School committed to academic excellence and bilingual education.
- Coached Kindergarten, first, second, third and fourth grade teachers
- Implemented Dual Language immersion model (K-2: 90% Spanish, 10% English, 3-4: 50% Spanish, 50% English)
- Led effort to strengthen implementation of Responsive Classroom strategies into K-4 classrooms in response to post-pandemic socioemotional student needs
- Orchestrated opportunities for parent engagement, including back to School Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, Class Coffees and Student Assemblies
K-2 Instructional Coach
HoLa Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Coached Kindergarten, first and second grade lead and co-teachers
- Implemented 90% Spanish - 10% English language immersion model
- Orchestrated shift to remote instruction, hybrid instruction, and return to face to face classroom
National Head of Teacher Training and Support
Enseña Ecuador
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Organization Overview: NGO committed to transforming Ecuador through cultivating collective leadership and improving education.
- Led, coached and trained the team of teacher coaches
- Co-created the organization's contextualized vision for student success
- Redesigned the two-year PEC experience, training & support program
Principal of Academic Affairs
Liceo Internacional
01.2013 - 12.2015
- School Overview: Private PreK-12 school known for academic rigor and inclusion program.
- Implemented the school's 60% Spanish - 40% English curriculum
- Led redefinition of school's mission, vision and code of conduct
- Coordinated initiatives for school improvement with Parent Association
English Department Coordinator
Liceo Internacional
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Coordinated all department activities including plans, evaluations, annual plays
- Designed curriculum and selected texts
- Supervised English teachers and coordinated professional development
English Teacher
Liceo Internacional
01.2003 - 12.2015
- 11th Grade SAT Preparation (2013-2015)
- 11th Grade Theory of Knowledge (2010-2013)
- 1st - 6th grade Grammar in Context (2004-2012)
- 7th -8th grade Beginning French (2007-2008)
- School-wide music workshop (2003-2008)
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Education
Master of Education -
Bridgewater State University
01.2015
B.A - Music & Spanish
Bates College
01.2002
Skills
- Bilingual & Biliterate in Spanish & English
- Cross cultural competency
- Teaching English and Spanish as foreign and second language
- Coaching teachers and leading educational teams
Websites
Certification
- Standard Teaching License, Spanish, New Jersey Department of Education, 07/16/24
- Standard Teaching License, Elementary, New Jersey Department of Education, 07/24/24
Timeline
K-8 Spanish Teacher
Little Ferry Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
K-4 Instructional Lead
HoLa Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
07.2021 - 06.2022
K-2 Instructional Coach
HoLa Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
07.2019 - 06.2021
National Head of Teacher Training and Support
Enseña Ecuador
01.2015 - 12.2018
Principal of Academic Affairs
Liceo Internacional
01.2013 - 12.2015
English Department Coordinator
Liceo Internacional
01.2008 - 12.2013
English Teacher
Liceo Internacional
01.2003 - 12.2015
B.A - Music & Spanish
Bates College
Master of Education -
Bridgewater State University
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