Nicole Shelley
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Educator with an entrepreneurial spirit. Skilled in strategic planning, collaboration and helping students achieve their goals. Able to foster relationships and adapt to the changing academic landscape while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Owner
Prestigious Pathways
06.2021 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with teachers, high school counselors, admissions counselors, and community members.
- Assisted more than 412 students on their journey to college.
- 97% of students attend one of their top 3 colleges.
- More than $11 million in merit money was earned by PP students.
- Ensured compliance and maintains ethical business practices at all times.
- Built and maintained a strong team by recruiting top talent and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Matchlighter Volunteer
Founder/Owner
Partners in Prep
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts, and strategies to shareholders.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with 60 clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of 15 contractors dedicated to achieving PiP goals.
Volunteer
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted 5 classroom teachers with instructional needs.
- Improved literacy rates with bi-weekly volunteer teaching sessions.
Teacher - Gifted Education
Union County Public Schools
01.2008 - 06.2015
- Served on the District-wide Globalization Committee.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers.
- Presenter, New Common Core Social Studies Program.
- Response to Intervention Training
- Nominated Teacher of the Year, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
- Maintained accurate records of more than 100 students' progress to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Identified qualified students using: Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, CogAT, ITBS, WISC-IV, WISC-V, Stanford Binet, etc.
- Assessed student performance using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current with educational trends.
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Marquette University
08.1997 - 05.2000
- Developed strong relationships with 5-6 undergraduate students as they provided reading, writing, and literature instruction.
- Mentored new educators, sharing best practices.
- Graded lesson plans and provided feedback to ensure success in the practicum experiences.
Teacher
Urban Day II- Imani Charter School
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan, create, and write curriculum that integrated African American culture, connected subjects, and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing established rules, consequences, and recess recap sessions.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive and holistic learning methods.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities.
- Organized field trips to the Audubon Center, local plays, and Milwaukee Zoo.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
In-House Substitute Teacher
Country View Elementary
01.1995 - 06.1995
- Planned and taught weekly Global lessons for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
- Worked with special needs students in small group settings to provide additional instruction.
- Developed strong rapport with teachers and students.
Librarian
Country View Elementary
08.1994 - 01.1995
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and teach relevant lessons for K-5 students that strongly aligned with classroom objectives.
Teacher
Indian Community School Of Milwaukee
08.1991 - 06.1994
- Developed and wrote K-6 curriculum which integrated Native American stories, customs, language, and culture.
- Worked as a liaison between staff, principal, School Board, and librarian to create a school library with a strong balance of culture and quality children's literature.
- Team Leader K-2.
- Wrote Scope and Sequence appropriate for our newly established school and its unique student population.
- Implemented Native American culture into all aspects of the secular school program.
- Participated in workshops such as Gang Violence, Dangers of Alcohol to Native Peoples, and Oneida language classes.
Substitute Teacher
Ballard Community School District/Des Moines Publi
01.1991 - 06.1991
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Certification of Academically And Intellectually G - Education
University of North Carolina Pembroke
Pembroke, NCBachelor of Science - Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Ethics and integrity
- Development of young people
- Strategic vision
- Client focus
Certification
- Reading Teacher Certification, K-12-Marquette University
- World View Certification-UNC Chapel Hill
- NC Writing Program Certification.
Timeline
Founder/Owner
Prestigious Pathways
06.2021 - Current
Founder/Owner
Partners in Prep
12.2019 - 06.2021
Volunteer
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
09.2015 - 12.2019
Teacher - Gifted Education
Union County Public Schools
01.2008 - 06.2015
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Marquette University
08.1997 - 05.2000
Teacher
Urban Day II- Imani Charter School
08.1995 - 06.1997
In-House Substitute Teacher
Country View Elementary
01.1995 - 06.1995
Librarian
Country View Elementary
08.1994 - 01.1995
Teacher
Indian Community School Of Milwaukee
08.1991 - 06.1994
Substitute Teacher
Ballard Community School District/Des Moines Publi
01.1991 - 06.1991
Certification of Academically And Intellectually G - Education
University of North Carolina Pembroke
Bachelor of Science - Education
Iowa State University
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