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T. Nicole Kelly

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Detail-oriented transitioning teacher with exceptional communication and project management skills looking for a position in product manager or customer success. I have the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Cave Creek Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Peoria Unified School District
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with educators to analyze student data, test scores, and behavioural trends to develop tailored teaching plans, resulting in a 15-20% increase in student performance and a 95% decrease in disciplinary issues within classes
  • Led a cross-functional team to hold weekly meetings to allocate materials, assessments, assignments, reference guides, and presentations to team members resulting in covering all state standards 100% of the time
  • Navigated and prepared for 2 critical crisis scenarios, ensuring swift resolution, safeguarding project timelines, and fortifying team resilience through crisis preparedness, workshops, and adaptive strategy sessions
  • Coordinated and engaged with 150+ stakeholders to select the most effective learning strategy, developed and applied appropriate solutions, and aligned content with desired learning outcomes
  • Represented in school-wide initiatives and projects by collaborating with colleagues to improve school culture, curriculum, behavior, assessment scores and student achievement for over 1400+ students
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to generate and refine curriculum, assessments, and course materials, resulting in the seamless adoption of standardized training materials for 100+ learners
  • Piloted the full cycle hiring process by preparing, sourcing, screening, hiring, and onboarding 10+ new staff hires based on the facility’s needs, budget, and needs
  • Served on a network-wide professional development team to ensure equitable special education practices, meeting DEI standards, and upholding all special education plans across the school which enhanced the school for 200+ individuals
  • Served as project leader by analyzing organizational data, facilitating team discussions, promoting actionable steps for building diversity and inclusion, and designing solutions based on research and actionable data for over 23 educators
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and instructional materials for diverse student populations, incorporating technology and interactive learning strategies to enhance engagement and achievement for over 1,000+ students
  • Prepared quarterly documentation, student benchmarks to identify areas of weakness, create a needs assessment, and implemented early conflict resolution which led to an approval rating of 95% from my stakeholders
  • Reduced classroom behavior incidents by 50% through setting clear expectations, individualized support for students, encouraging positive behavior while addressing negative actions, and collaborating with over 1,000+ stakeholders and parents
  • Implemented differentiated instruction by using a variety of teaching methods, allowing multiple ways to show understanding, adjust challenge levels, personalize goals with needs assessments, and foster a positive classroom for 30+ students at once
  • Provided individualized support and guidance to struggling students, utilizing various assessment tools and resources to identify strengths and challenges, and developing targeted interventions to help students succeed.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.

EDUCATOR

Cave Creek Unified School District
01.2017 - 05.2021

Newport New Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2017

Norfolk Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Define, measure, monitor lessons and assessments plans
  • Devised over project-focused lessons, encompassing slide decks, job aids, and interactive games, all aligned with learning goals, tailored instructional strategies, and stakeholder feedback
  • Orchestrated the creation of three fully blended and asynchronous courses, embodying over 100+ hours of content by leveraging Microsoft Office, Articulate Storyline, and Google Suite, video tutorials using screencastify, leading to a 100% approval rate from stakeholders
  • Developed and improved curricula, course formats, and lesson presentations for diverse topics while giving constructive feedback, opportunities to re-learn content, and individualized support based on 100+ students’ feedback and answers
  • Analyzed and streamlined processes by building custom templates, collaborating with 20+ fellow educators, and researching industry trends to improve course materials, final assessments, and delivery methods
  • Examined student outcomes, reported key discoveries to leadership, and uplifted the standard of over 200 teaching aids, empowering enhanced collaboration and instructional efficacy among faculty and teams
  • Boosted student satisfaction by coordinating with district and building administrators to create a healthy work environment, creating clear lines of communication, and resolving concerns early and often for over 50+ stakeholders a quarter
  • Collaborated with and built transparent communications with stakeholders by creating individual success plans, getting parental and guardian buy-in, and articulating updates and progress through email, phone calls, and LMS updates for over 100+ students
  • Cultivated a quality learning environment for students by demonstrating transparent and constructive feedback, coaching individuals toward improved performances, and facilitating and supporting student goals for groups larger than 25+ at a time
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to professional and ethical standards of behavior analysis, implemented positive reinforcement, and participated in 5+ ongoing professional development to improve behavior and knowledge
  • Trained new team members on school culture, successful work habits, ways to develop new skills, and assessment and behavior best practices which led to a pass rate of 95% for over 10+ new educators
  • Revamped teaching methodologies by introducing custom templates, working alongside 100+ educators, and exploring modern industry trends to elevate course content, assessments, and instructional methods
  • Guided 20+ colleagues in the integration of technology in the classroom, improving digital literacy, speed of grading, and data driven approaches of educators and enhancing the learning experience of over 250+ students.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Master of Arts - School Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Relationship building and networking
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Standardized testing and scoring
  • Faculty support
  • Program evaluation
  • Team building
  • Professional training
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Team collaboration

Software

Google (Sheets, Docs, Classroom, Slides, Meet, Calendar)

PowerPoint

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Educator

Cave Creek Unified School District
07.2024 - Current

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Peoria Unified School District
07.2021 - 09.2022

EDUCATOR

Cave Creek Unified School District
01.2017 - 05.2021

Newport New Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2017

Norfolk Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Christopher Newport University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Liberty University

Master of Arts - School Administration

Liberty University
T. Nicole Kelly