Nicole D'Alessandro Pellegrini
Melrose Park
Summary
Instructional leader with experience in curriculum development, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently serving as a Social Studies Department Head and Building Leadership Team (BLT) member, with a strong history of supporting colleagues, using data to guide decision-making, and contributing to organization-wide improvement efforts.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Department Head | Building Leadership Team (BLT) Member | 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School (RMS)
2023 - Current
- Lead the Social Studies department by supporting curriculum planning, pacing, and alignment
- Facilitate collaboration among team members through shared resources, instructional strategies, and assessment practices
- Serve on the Building Leadership Team (BLT), contributing to instructional priorities and school-wide improvement initiatives
- Teach 6th grade Social Studies using inquiry-based lessons that emphasize historical thinking, source evaluation, and evidence-based writing
- Analyze student work and assessment data to guide instruction and targeted supports
- Communicate proactively with families and collaborate with support staff to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Led curriculum development initiatives for enhanced social studies instruction.
Associate Director of Admissions
Guerin College Preparatory High School
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Supported recruitment strategy through school visits, events, and outreach
- Managed admissions communications, marketing materials, and digital presence
- Collaborated with administration on enrollment planning and communication goals
Development Director
St. Vincent Ferrer School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Led school-wide advancement efforts including fundraising, marketing, and community engagement
- Collaborated with school and parish leadership on strategic initiatives
- Supervised advancement and marketing committees and managed school communications
Middle School Unit Leader/Educator
St. Vincent Ferrer School
01.2012 - 2013
- Middle School Social Studies & Language Arts Teacher | 2006–2013
- Taught American History, World History, Geography, and Language Arts in grades 5–8
- Designed engaging lessons focused on critical thinking, discussion, and inquiry
- Led instructional teams and supported school-wide initiatives as Middle School Unit Leader
- Created and implemented long-standing programs including the Seventh Grade History Fair and 5–8 Geography Bee
- Served as Student Council Moderator, guiding student leadership and school-wide projects
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University (WGU)
01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University (WGU)
River Forest, IL05.2005
Skills
- Apple Certified Educator
- Student leadership development
- Curriculum planning expertise
- Collaborative resource sharing
- Dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments
- Meeting facilitation expertise
- Effective communicator of complex ideas
Timeline
Development Director
St. Vincent Ferrer School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Associate Director of Admissions
Guerin College Preparatory High School
08.2013 - 08.2014
Middle School Unit Leader/Educator
St. Vincent Ferrer School
01.2012 - 2013
Social Studies Department Head | Building Leadership Team (BLT) Member | 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School (RMS)
2023 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University (WGU)
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University (WGU)