NICOLE BARRETT
9 Swallow Way, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853 ♦ 908-399-5693 ♦ Nicole-barrett@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated licensed teaching professional with two years of hands-on elementary education experience. Looking to use my creativity
and organizational skills to establish an inclusive classroom learning environment for students.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and Psychology, Special Education, May 2017
Rider University - Lawrenceville, NJ
GPA: 3.54, Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATION
- New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Certificate - Flemington Raritan Substitute Teacher Certificate
- New Jersey Special Education Certificate - Heartsaver CPR/AED, American Heart Association, August 2016
Tracking Number: 697411
WORK HISTORY
FIFTH GRADE
Flemington Raritan School District Leave Replacement, 2018 - 2019
5th Grade Math and Science teacher
5th Grade special education teacher for math/science in the resource and ICS setting
Created, adapted and implemented engaging lessons according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and
group work
Collaborated with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and resolve students’ behavioral issues
Administered subject tests completed with detailed progress reports for parents
PRESCHOOL TEACHER, 2014 - Present
Lightbridge Academy – Flemington, NJ
Evaluated growth of students on a regular basis
Prepared and taught comprehensive whole-group instruction in core subjects
Conducted activates with whole-group, small-group, and individual students on different academic levels
Organized daily circle time activities inclusive to educational songs and physical fitness activities
Developed positive relationships with individual children and promoted self-esteem and self-discipline
HEAD COACH, 2016
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
Instilled confidence and provided encouragement by reinforcing performance accomplishments
Established goals for future performance and monitored athletes progress
Devised and communicated strategies for in-game implementation
Team management and mentoring of individual team members
SENIOR CAMP COUNSELOR, 2009-2014
Readington Recreation and YMCA – Whitehouse Station, NJ
Ensured the safety and wellbeing of children in various environments
Communicated effectively with both children and families to relay vital inf4rmation
Facilitated small and large group activities
Assumed responsibility for the safety of campers and reported all incidences
Fostered teamwork and leadership among campers
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Senior Student Teaching, Sharon Elementary School, Robbinsville, NJ
First Grade
Created and taught lessons based on NJ Student Learning Standards
Generated lessons based on Fundations, Everyday Math, Readers and Writers Workshop
Integrated technology into lessons through the use of Chromebooks
Administered Running Records and DRA's to collect appropriate data
Preschool, Special Education ages 3-5
Trained in Tools of the Mind
Prepared and taught lessons based on social and communication skills
Developed pre-literacy skills through emergent literacy, oral language, and phonological awareness
Applied multi-sensory strategies, including visual and auditory techniques
Resource Room, Second Grade
Prepared and taught lessons using Fundations, Readers and Writers Workshop
Participated in Individualized Education Plan meetings with CST members
Observed and collected data for Individualized Education Plan students
HONORS/AWARDS
- Community Service Award
- Cathy Carter Romero Memorial Scholarship
- 2016 Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards
- 2013 First Team All- Skyland Conference Athlete, Field Hockey, 2012 & 2013
- 2013 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825
- Presidential Community Service Award, 2010
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Autism Speaks
Volunteered and assisted children and adults with Autism
Promoted communication and social skills in public settings
Girl Scouts of America
Assisted in passing the Bill for the Janet Zilinski Fund
Refurbished the Good News Home For Women
Collaborated with churches on services to prepare and serve meals for homeless individuals
Assisted children in shelters with their homework
