Wendy Nicoll
Chapel Hill
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher skilled in IEP development and progress monitoring. Specializes in co-teaching strategies and behavior intervention, promoting collaboration among educators and families to improve student outcomes. Focuses on innovative executive functioning support, enhancing academic success for diverse learners.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Apex
11.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs; monitor student progress using data
- Created individualized education plans addressing diverse student needs to promote academic growth.
- Co-teach and adapt curriculum to support access to grade-level standards
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeting specific skills and concepts to boost student understanding.
- Provide executive functioning and behavior support with consistent structure
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and families; ensure compliance
- Partnered with parents and staff to strengthen student support strategies and enhance student outcomes.
- Assisted in curriculum development for ICR English 9–11, enhancing student learning opportunities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Howard County Public Schools
ARL School
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Executed IEP accommodations to enhance academic support and individualized learning
- Facilitated student engagement and learning in inclusion and small group settings
- Gathered data to inform instructional strategies and promote effective learning
Special Education Administrative Assistant / ESP
Howard County Public Schools
Glenelg
08.2006 - 08.2014
- Coordinated IEP meetings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and enhancing student support
- Supported implementation of behavior plans and instructional interventions to promote student success
- Recognized as finalist for countywide Support Staff of the Year award for outstanding contributions to student services
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09-2026
EdTPA
Pathway To Practice NC
NC06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10-2019
Skills
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior intervention
- Co-teaching strategies
- Executive functioning support
- Data analysis
- Collaboration
Certification
• NC Residency License CCR
• CPR/First Aid
• Pearson VUE/NCCR Testing Administrator
• CPR/First Aid
• Pearson VUE/NCCR Testing Administrator
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Howard County Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2021
Special Education Administrative Assistant / ESP
Howard County Public Schools
08.2006 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
EdTPA
Pathway To Practice NC
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix