Nichole Kimbell
Compton Unified School District
Buena Park
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Education professional with seven years of experience in secondary public school special education teaching and youth recreation programs. Skilled in supporting diverse learners, coordinating programs and meetings, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with families and colleagues. Managed a caseload up to 28 students and used progress data to guide instruction and supports. Brings strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to education and nonteaching roles.
Work History
Resource Specialist Teacher
1 Month- Developed individualized instruction plans aligned with student needs and classroom goals.
- Adapted lessons to support varied learning styles and promote steady skill development.
- Maintained organized student records to support IEP documentation and classroom planning.
- Collaborated with general education staff to align support strategies for included students.
Camp Counselor
1 Month- Led age-appropriate camp activities and guided participants through structured outdoor learning experiences.
- Supported curriculum development by helping set up lessons, stations, and activity materials.
- Kept shared spaces organized and ready for the next group of campers.
Educational Specialist
1 Year 9 Months- Developed and maintained legal Individualized Education Plans with 100% compliance across state and federal requirements.
- Increased academic performance by 30% through specialized instruction and targeted student support.
- Boosted student engagement by 40% through interactive instruction and consistent classroom participation strategies.
- Managed a caseload of 24 students by tailoring academic and social-emotional supports to individual needs.
- Delivered specialized instruction in Special Education Health, Vocational Skills, and Career Prep courses.
- Taught Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1B using structured supports for varied learning needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to document student plans and coordinate academic support services.
Educational Specialist
9 Months- Used student data to adjust instruction, lifting statewide assessment performance in reading, writing, and informative text analysis by 60%.
- Taught English to grades 9-12 students with learning differences, emphasizing reading comprehension and textual analysis.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans that matched individual learning needs and supported stronger classroom engagement.
- Built curriculum development materials that reinforced literacy skills and aligned with classroom learning goals.
- Maintained documentation and recordkeeping for student support activities and educational planning records.
- Strengthened family engagement by communicating student progress and supporting consistent educational follow-up.
Educational Specialist
10 Months- Collaborated with general and special education teachers to design and implement curriculum across multi-discipline academic core courses throughout the school year.
- Led annual and triennial Individual Educational Plan meetings for 28 students while maintaining 100% compliance with state and federal standards.
- Tracked student progress through data systems, with 85% of students meeting or exceeding academic goals.
- Partnered with parents, school faculty, and social workers to address barriers and support student success.
- Documented student needs, meeting outcomes, and follow-up actions to support continuity of services.
- Adapted instructional support to reinforce academic growth for students with diverse learning needs.
- Managed competing deadlines and meeting schedules across the academic year to keep services organized and timely.
Elementary School Lead Academic Instructor/ Archery Coach
8 Years 2 Months- Conducted Archery training for over 400 campers during intensive 4-week sessions, reinforcing safety and fundamental skill mastery.
- Developed and implemented dynamic 4-week academic curricula tailored to elementary classroom needs and school-year preparation.
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork across grade levels, promoting consistency and best-practice sharing among instructors.
- Adapted instruction for varied elementary learners, aligning lesson pacing and activities to different classroom readiness levels.
- Maintained organized session records and attendance notes to support planning, communication, and program continuity.
- Applied patient coaching techniques during archery sessions, balancing participant safety with clear skill-building guidance.
Educational Specialist
11 Months- Worked with general education teachers to align curriculum and maintain 100% compliance with California special education laws.
- Developed full unit plans for classic and modern literature across English nine special education and general education settings.
- Adapted instruction to support differentiated learning needs across diverse classroom settings.
- Used online educational platforms to support virtual instruction and student access to course materials.
Educational Specialist
8 Months- Developed individualized education plans to align supports with diverse learning needs and student performance goals.
- Applied differentiated instruction to adjust academic activities for varying readiness levels and certification-track expectations.
- Maintained documentation and recordkeeping to track student progress, support compliance, and inform instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology & Media Leadership
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Skills
Curriculum development
Differentiated instruction
Special education compliance
Individualized education plans
Progress monitoring
Documentation and recordkeeping
Disability services
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Family engagement
Certification
California Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential: 250151636
Timeline
Resource Specialist Teacher
Compton Unified School District
09.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Camp Counselor
Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Educational Specialist
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Educational Specialist
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Educational Specialist
Orange Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Educational Specialist
Centinela Valley Union High School
07.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Educational Specialist
Capistrano Unified School District
10.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Elementary School Lead Academic Instructor/ Archery Coach
CSULB Club Sports & Recreation Department
06.2014 - 08.2022Read More
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts from Human Development
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California State University, Long Beach
Master of Science from Educational Technology & Media Leadership
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