Nina Seal
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary School, adept at designing engaging lesson plans and integrating technology to enhance learning. Proven classroom management and assessment design skills, fostering a productive environment for diverse learners. Committed to effective parental communication and continuous improvement in student outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary School
Romeoville
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, demonstrations, field trips, in order to engage all learners.
- Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Implemented IEPs for special needs students ensuring they received appropriate accommodations in the classroom setting.
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Breckinridge Elementary School
Lexington
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed, implemented, and assessed reading, writing, math, and history curriculum.
- Participated in observational feedback sessions with the fifth-grade team, staff meetings, and PFP meetings.
- Utilized technology and educational software to enhance teaching and student learning.
- Led an assembly for the student leadership project to inform students about the student-run organization called DanceBlue at the University of Kentucky.
- I served as a reading accommodator during assessments for three students who are ELLs for the duration of my placement.
Third Grade Student Teacher
Breckinridge Elementary School
Lexington
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Created and evaluated curriculum for reading, writing, and math.
- Participated in observational feedback sessions with the fifth-grade team, staff meetings, and PFP meetings.
- Led a small group of fourth graders for the Jan Richardson RISE UP reading intervention plans.
- Worked with 12 students over the course of 6 weeks to build upon their reading comprehension.
Kindergarten Practicum Placement
Picadome Elementary School
Lexington
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Education
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
LEXINGTON, KY01.2023
Skills
- Assessment design and technology integration
- Data analysis
- Lesson Planning
- Technology integration
- Team leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom management
- Parental communication
- Time management
- Student needs assessment
- Relationship building
Certification
- Elementary Teacher Certification, Kentucky, 03/01/23
- Elementary Teacher Certification, Illinois, 01/01/23
Awards
Dean's List Student, 2019-2023
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, 4 years
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Breckinridge Elementary School
02.2023 - 05.2023
Third Grade Student Teacher
Breckinridge Elementary School
01.2023 - 03.2023
Kindergarten Practicum Placement
Picadome Elementary School
09.2022 - 11.2022
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY