Nicole Hill
Mahomet,IL
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and IEP development. Committed to fostering student success through tailored interventions and strong relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mahomet Seymour High School
Mahomet, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Served as Interim Assistant Principal, supporting daily school operations, student discipline, staff collaboration, overseeing daily attendance and communicating with families and community members
- Served as a mentor teacher to new staff members to promote successful integration into the school community
- Collaborated with staff, students, and families to identify and implement interventions for at-risk freshman and sophomore students while serving on both the Freshman and Sophomore on Track teams
- Developed accommodations and instructional strategies to ensure student access and success in co-taught and individualized math settings
Special Education Teacher
Mahomet Seymour Junior High
Mahomet, IL
08.2018 - 2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Team member on our school’s PBIS team and in charge of our after school homework club
- Special education representative on our districts instructional team
Special Education Teacher
Marquardt Middle School
Glendale Heights, IL
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and adjust teaching methods accordingly
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to promote inclusion
- Co-facilitated a PBIS team for all middle school students and created a PBIS store to provide incentives for students
- Led a student volunteer group called Blessings in a Backpack that packs food bags for students at the elementary schools to eat over the weekend
Special Education Teacher
READY Program
Champaign, IL
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance learning environments
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to help students to be successful while at school
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2024
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Concordia University
River Forest, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2014
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mahomet Seymour High School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mahomet Seymour Junior High
08.2018 - 2022
Special Education Teacher
Marquardt Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
READY Program
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign