Nikki Binkinz
Charlotte
Summary
Enthusiastic, eager and creative individual whom is quick to learn, easy to adapt and experienced with leadership roles and different learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects well with all individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Vista Unified School District
11.2004 - 11.2020
- Educated Pre-kindergartners, Kindergartners, 1st Graders and 3rd Graders
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Held Grade Level Leader position.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Represented teachers through the teacher's union.
- Represented teachers through the Parent Teacher Association.
- Coordinated multiple fundraising events to support student learning within the classroom.
Preschool Teacher
California State University San Marcos
11.2002 - 04.2004
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Taught, developed and modified weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Owner/Operator
Care 4 Kidz Daycare
05.1997 - 10.2002
- Operated large license home daycare, carrying for 14 children, ages 0 months to 5 years.
- Taught home preschool program to 3 and 4 year olds.
- Ensure safe transportation to and from Kindergarten for 5 year olds.
- Provided after school care for Kindergartners.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary environment for all children.
- Employed 1-2 employees, maintaining fiscal responsibilities, scheduling and training.
Education
BA Liberal Studies And Elementary Educ. Credential - Elementary Education
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2004
Skills
- Maintained a positive leaving environment to include diversity and inclusion, student engagement,
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and taught/encouraged problem solving strategies and conduct resolution
- Maintained parent-teacher communication through encouraging parent interaction and communication and held parent teacher conferences
- Implemented differentiated instruction through small group and individual instruction
- Adapted teaching strategies as needed
- Encouraged student engagement through modification of lessons as needed
- Collaborated with colleagues weekly for unified lesson planning, creating unified quizzes/tests/grading
- Collaborated with curriculum development
- Implemented project-based learning
- Student Records Management
- Educated students through online/remote learning
- Educated students on technology
- Administered State Testing
Timeline
Educator
Vista Unified School District
11.2004 - 11.2020
Preschool Teacher
California State University San Marcos
11.2002 - 04.2004
Owner/Operator
Care 4 Kidz Daycare
05.1997 - 10.2002
BA Liberal Studies And Elementary Educ. Credential - Elementary Education
California State University San Marcos