Nicole Flora
Manhattan Beach
Summary
At Turning Point School, I excelled in my role as the Head Kindergarten Teacher, promoting community engagement and improving educational results through tailored instruction and the use of technology. My skills in curriculum design and teaching methods, along with my dedication to ongoing professional growth, greatly improved the performance of both students and staff. My leadership in communicating with parents and mentoring new teachers, combined with my commitment to lifelong learning, further contributed to the overall success of our educational environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Kindergarten Teacher
Turning Point School
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted in organizing school-wide events to build community involvement and foster a positive connection between home and school environments.
- Created a nurturing and supportive learning environment, fostering positive behavior and emotional growth among students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and effective teaching strategies, improving overall staff performance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and research-based instructional methods.
- Managed classroom routines efficiently, maximizing instructional time while maintaining a well-organized learning space.
- Evaluated student work with detailed feedback, guiding them towards continuous improvement in academic performance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' educational experience.
- Implemented data-driven assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas for targeted intervention and support.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to promote open communication regarding their child''s progress and areas for improvement.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Enhanced students'' social skills through cooperative group work and structured playtime activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Instruction For Urban Environments
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2017
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum planning and development
- Technology integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Community involvement
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Coaching and mentoring new teachers
Timeline
Head Kindergarten Teacher
Turning Point School
08.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy Instruction For Urban Environments
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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