Shantal Nickel
Ottawa,KS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Classroom Teacher for 3rd Grade
USD 287 West Franklin
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated and regularly communicated with parents, administrators and others to develop improvement plans and manage needs for students.
- Utilized data to form interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Prepared and implemented assessments such as KITE and Fastbridge, among others to gauge how well students were learning.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to create cohesive schedule for departmentalized instruction and smooth transitions to address student needs and curriculum requirements.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops using Depth of Knowledge and Scarborough's rope to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and modified lessons to enhance engagement with hands-on learning and incorporating multiple learning styles and peer learning instruction.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning and to promote technology integration.
- Served as team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Presented and taught staff PD classes on technology, ELA strategies and HGSS initiatives.
- Supervised and implemented Read Across America events.
- Supports special ed teacher by taking data, giving progress monitoring assessments and reviewing lessons given by para.
- Collaborate and host annual talent show and 9/11 assembly.
- Coordinates end of day routines and dismissal with staff and administration while supervising 30-40 students' bus departure.
Field Educator
Kansas State Department Of Education
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with educators across the state at all levels of education in HGSS.
- participated in the editing process of the CBA rubrics that were updated for the official roll out Fall 2022
- provided instruction for professional developments on behalf of the state HGSS department
- Active participant in the creation of the CBA toolkit that was implemented Fall 2023
- Currently on the rewrite committee for the appendices of the HGSS state standards.
- Work directly with the HGSS state program manager.
Certified 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Ottawa Public Schools, USD 290
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with music teacher to produce 2nd/3rd grade musical
- Incorporate STEM and Maker space into curriculum to extend learning
- Managed full-time behavior para providing her with intervention and calming activities
- Instructed 20 low to high SES students with IEP’s, interventions and behavior plans
- Regularly assessed student reading progress using Aims Web, Maze, MAP and running records
- Assessed math skills using MAP testing, basic facts tests and small group formative testing
- Advocated for students’ needs for behavioral, emotional and academic interventions
- Attended State Social Studies conference and presented building wide PD on History and Economic infusion in lesson plans
- Advocated for behavior team protocols in building.
Certified 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Topeka Public Schools, USD 501
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Instructed 24 low SES students with IEP’s, GEI’s, ELL and behavior plans
- Regularly assessed student reading progress using Fontas and Pinnell, running records and Scantron
- Assessed math skills using Scantron testing, basic facts tests and small group formative testing regularly
- Infused instruction with technology and project based learning
- Served on the Signature Music team creating lesson plans to infuse music into classrooms
- Planned and hosted reading night and 5th grade commencement.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 501 Topeka Public Schools
09.2007 - 07.2016
- Long term positions included 4th grade for 18 weeks, 5th grade students for 6 weeks and again for 8 weeks, 2nd grade for 9 weeks, Kindergarten 3 weeks and Special Education Preschool for two weeks and high school french for two weeks.
- Established as a contracted certified substitute
- Took over abandoned classes on behalf of the assistant superintendent while establishing classroom norms and instruction under extreme duress within the school building.
Student Teacher
Washburn University, USD 501
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Instructed 150 6th grade students from diverse backgrounds Ancient History for 9 weeks
- Created lesson plans and assessments for ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
- Used hands on projects and technology to further learning
- Instructed 25 low SES students
- Built strong relationships with students that aided classroom instruction and management, particularly an autistic student who struggled with other teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Certified K-6 & 5-8 History
Washburn University
Topeka, KS12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS08.2003
Skills
- Google Suite and AI Knowledgeable
- Adept with keeping and using data
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Strong Relationship Building
- Enjoys Team Collaboration
- Experienced Class Manager using WBT, PBIS, CHAMPS
- Regularly Differentiated Instruction
Awards
- Washburn Dept of Ed Scholarship Recipient
- Kansas Board of Regents Teacher Work Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List 2012-2015
- Theta Alpha Phi Honorary recipient for Theatre
- Awarded Coins of Excellence from Chief of the US National Guard Bureau
- Awarded Kansas Family Horizon, Pioneer, Ad Astra and Frontier awards for service
- Awarded the Young Woman in Excellence Award
Volunteer Work
- West Franklin Middle School/High School PTO Secretary/Treasurer, Jan 2023 to Present
- Youth Leader, Church July 2009 to Present
- 1/108th AVN Battalion Family Readiness Group Leader Feb 2006-Aug 2017
Timeline
Field Educator
Kansas State Department Of Education
11.2021 - Current
Certified Classroom Teacher for 3rd Grade
USD 287 West Franklin
08.2018 - Current
Certified 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Ottawa Public Schools, USD 290
08.2017 - 07.2018
Certified 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Topeka Public Schools, USD 501
08.2016 - 07.2017
Student Teacher
Washburn University, USD 501
08.2015 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12
USD 501 Topeka Public Schools
09.2007 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Education - Certified K-6 & 5-8 History
Washburn University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Kansas State University
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