Yolanda Nickels
Newark, NJ,NJ
Summary
Experienced substitute teacher with 29 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Youth Consultation Service -YCS
09.2001 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Teacher Leader
Project Re-direct/youth & Family Services
10.1996 - 05.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Longterm Substitute Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.1993 - 06.2001
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2004
Skills
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Communications Strategies
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Client Satisfaction
- Behavior Redirection
- Positive Interactions
- Behavior Modeling
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Reporting
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Behavior Management Techniques
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Youth Consultation Service -YCS
09.2001 - Current
Teacher Leader
Project Re-direct/youth & Family Services
10.1996 - 05.2019
Longterm Substitute Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.1993 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New Jersey City University
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