Nicole Meekins
Atlanta
Summary
Accomplished elementary school teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
DeKalb County Board Of Education/Doraville United
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Increased student math rates by implementing targeted math strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Administered Access test to ESOL students
- Use data based instruction to ensure academic success
- Intervention specialist
Elementary School Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools/Minor Elementary
07.2022 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff. Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Elementary School Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2011 - 09.2022
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments. Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Elementary School Teacher
Ascend Learning Charter School
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Adept in assessing diverse learning styles
- Creative learning strategies
- Flexible and adaptive
- Team player open for new ideas to grow
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues, developmental issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Performed ESI-R to assess student's developmental readiness
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Followed and implemented DOE units of study focused on age and level-appropriate material
- Implement reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Develop, administer and correct tests and quizzes in a timely manner
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration,
- Recognized for having excellent classroom management and engaging lessons to actively get students involved and excited about learning
- Develop guided reading lesson plans tailored to students reading levels
- Develop lesson plans based on data driven instruction to target struggling scholars
- Implement the Responsive Classroom Approach/Certified in Responsive Classroom
- Universal Pre-K Head Teacher participation, and progress student accountability
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 28 students
- Develop and teach lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Head Teacher
Omega Psi-Phi, Day Care
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom. Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
Queens Bridge Day Care
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions
- Received high remarks for classroom management
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Enforced child -based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Education
MA - Elementary Education
Cambridge College
Boston, MA2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. John's University
Queens, NY2004
Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Great ability to teach reading skills
- Fundations trained
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Improvement
- Adaptable Style
- Safety Awareness
- Elementary Education
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Family Involvement
Certification
GA state elementary education certificate
NYS Early Childhood Education certificate
Masters in elementary education 1-6
Excellent classroom management Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
DeKalb County Board Of Education/Doraville United
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools/Minor Elementary
07.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Ascend Learning Charter School
08.2014 - 09.2016
Head Teacher
Omega Psi-Phi, Day Care
01.2014 - 08.2014
Elementary School Teacher
NYC Department Of Education
09.2011 - 09.2022
Queens Bridge Day Care
09.2008 - 06.2010
MA - Elementary Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. John's University
GA state elementary education certificate
NYS Early Childhood Education certificate
Masters in elementary education 1-6
Excellent classroom management Positive reinforcement
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