Nora Nelson
Black Mountain,North Carolina
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Orton-Gillingham Educator
Nora Nelson LLC
Black Mountain, NC
04.2020 - Current
- Provide one-on-one reading instruction to students with Dyslexia diagnosis by delivering individualized structured multisensory lessons
- Use positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Successfully improve reading achievement levels and engagement through integration of research-based practices
Elementary Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
Asheville, NC
08.2010 - 01.2020
- Elected School Improvement Team Chair by colleagues to lead and represent teacher population in meetings with administration regarding staff development, school climate, and curriculum
- Researched new curricular programs to set best practices for school-wide use
- Appointed Grade Level Representative by school principal to represent 16-member grade level team
- Designed benchmarks for both short- and long-term goals based on national standards to measure student success and areas for improvement
- Led team in analyzing student data to improve results within the grade level and implemented action plan to leverage best practices for the team
- Evaluated new teachers’ instructional effectiveness, provided feedback, and planned action steps toward improvement as Teacher and Peer Mentor
- Assessed student learning and customized lesson plans based on different proficiencies and skill sets
- Communicated with and motivated students from a variety of cultural and socio- economic backgrounds
Primary School Teacher of the Year
Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Member of the Lighthouse Team, which oversaw the school-wide implementation of “The Leader in Me” program
- BMP School Advisory Council Member, served as the sole teacher representative to steer funding, coordinate events, and advocate on behalf of teachers’ issues
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
NICU Family Advisory Council Member
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided parent-to-parent support including crib-side counseling to families in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit
- Facilitateds monthly Advisory meeting as parent representative by offering feedback on clinical practices and input into hospital policies
- Volunteered as "NeoNatology Cuddler" by holding and rocking premature babies
Deacon
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
Black Mountain, NC
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Served three-year term of ministry, providing pastoral care as ordained deacon
- Mentored and supervised middle school students for youth program
Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos, CA
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Wrote proposal adopted by school board for extended day schedule
- Raised rates of parental involvement as member of Community Outreach Team
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to raise the rates of achievement for minority students
Student Teacher
Live Oak Elementary
Fallbrook, CA
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Production Assistant
Boston Red Sox
Boston, MA
01.2004
- Interviewed special guests and players for pilot television show
- Attended and organized corporate events to support community charities
Education
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential - BCLAD Authorization To Teach English
California State University
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Broadcast Journalism
Northeastern University
2003
Skills
Proactive and passionate team leader with a demonstrated ability to set and achieve measurable objectives under tight time constraints
Motivational and collaborative team player
Creative problem solver and detail-oriented project manager
Timeline
Certified Orton-Gillingham Educator
Nora Nelson LLC
04.2020 - Current
Primary School Teacher of the Year
Black Mountain
01.2016 - 01.2017
NICU Family Advisory Council Member
Mission Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Deacon
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
Elementary Teacher
Buncombe County Schools
08.2010 - 01.2020
Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
01.2008 - 08.2010
Student Teacher
Live Oak Elementary
09.2007 - 05.2008
Production Assistant
Boston Red Sox
01.2004
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential - BCLAD Authorization To Teach English
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Broadcast Journalism
Northeastern University
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