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Carly Nicholas

Wilton

Summary

Dedicated educator with a passion for instilling a love of learning in teens. Experienced in working with independent study students and committed to homeschooling and alternative education methods. Currently homeschooling two children and focused on empowering families to feel confident in their choice to homeschool. Dedicated to fostering community, strong family bonds, promoting experiential learning, and encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Intern

Cosumnes River Elementary
01.2011
  • Observed, supervised, and assisted in the instruction of a 4th grade class.

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Vista Oaks Charter School
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Prepared students for college-level coursework through rigorous assignments that challenged their critical thinking abilities.
  • Provided tailored support for individual students by offering after-school tutoring sessions and additional resources.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open communication with students and parents.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, essays, presentations, and classroom participation.
  • Enhanced student writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted writing exercises.


English Language Arts/ Homeroom Teacher

St. Ignatius Parish School
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Analyze student data in order to most effectively differentiate instruction.
  • Incorporate technology to enhance student learning.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Enhanced critical thinking skills by challenging students with thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.

Student Teacher/ Long Term Substitute Teacher

Laguna Creek High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for creating, teaching, and grading units of study consistent with common core state standards.
  • Establish and maintain behavioral norms.
  • Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school -yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Writing Adviser

Center for Writing Across the Curriculum
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Advise students with brainstorming, writing, and editing.
  • Train classes in various disciplines in how to write academic papers.
  • Awarded a grant for my research and development of writing across disciplines.
  • Presented my research at the Northern California Writing Center Conference at Sacramento City College in 2013.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, Ca
03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English

St. Mary's College of California
Moraga, Ca
05.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

St. Francis High School
Sacramento, CA
05.2009

Skills

  • Active listening skills
  • Fast learner
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership qualities
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Gardening
  • Farming/ Ranching
  • Travel
  • Worship Team
  • High School Youth Ministry

Timeline

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Vista Oaks Charter School
08.2018 - 05.2021

English Language Arts/ Homeroom Teacher

St. Ignatius Parish School
08.2015 - 05.2018

Student Teacher/ Long Term Substitute Teacher

Laguna Creek High School
08.2013 - 06.2015

Writing Adviser

Center for Writing Across the Curriculum
08.2012 - 05.2013

Student Intern

Cosumnes River Elementary
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English

St. Mary's College of California

High School Diploma - undefined

St. Francis High School

Master of Arts - Education

University of Southern California

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