Maurice Nicholson
La Grange
Summary
Dynamic educator and U.S. Air Force veteran with a proven track record at Wayne Early/Middle College High School and Belfast Academy. Specializes in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments and leveraging technology integration. Demonstrates exceptional faculty collaboration and cultural sensitivity, significantly enhancing student achievement and fostering critical thinking.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Wayne Early/Middle College High School
08.2008 - Current
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, designing professional development specific for NC New Schools Project.
- Created rigorous lessons and testing materials to facilitate learning and prepare our students to take college courses while enrolled in high school.
- Perennial member of school improvement team, tasked with improving policies and procedures that support student achievement.
Teacher
Belfast Academy
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created lessons tailored for at-risk youth to improve student involvement and buy in.
- Created school-wide classroom management guidelines to address unique needs found at an alternative high school.
Mental Health Technician, Non Commissioned Officer
United States Air Force
06.1984 - 08.2004
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring airmen.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - English
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDMaster of Arts - Education
Strayer University
Raleigh, NC06-2015
Skills
- Group instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Faculty collaboration
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Alternative learning methods
- Critical thinking
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Project-based learning
- Technology integration
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Won "Beginning Teacher of the Year” award at Belfast Academy, 2008
- Won Wayne/Early Middle College High School "Teacher of the Year, 2009/2010 and 2014/2015.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Wayne County Public Schools English teachers annually from 2014 to 2020.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students per semester.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Met or exceeded growth in each of the past 16 years teaching at Wayne Early/Middle College High School
Certification
- Secondary Education Certificate - [State] Department of Education.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
Timeline
Teacher
Wayne Early/Middle College High School
08.2008 - Current
Teacher
Belfast Academy
08.2004 - 06.2008
Mental Health Technician, Non Commissioned Officer
United States Air Force
06.1984 - 08.2004
- Secondary Education Certificate - [State] Department of Education.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
Master of Arts - English
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Arts - Education
Strayer University
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