Nicole R.

Holsted

1645 East 50th Street - Apt:14N (620) 805-4766
Chicago, Illinois 60615 nholsted@auslchicago.org
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PURSUING AN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-5 TEACHING POSITION; 3RD-5TH GRADES PREFERRED
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Bethany College Graduate, Lindsborg, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts degree in Education May 2012
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Athletic Coaching

Harlaxton College, Grantham, England Fall 2009
Semester Abroad
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Illinois Educator Licensure Elementary Education K-9 Issued: 2013
Kansas Educator Licensure Elementary Education K-6 Issued: 2012
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NATIONAL TEACHERS ACADEMY, CHICAGO, IL
Academy for Urban School Leadership- 5th ELA August 2013- Present
Incorporated 1:1 Chromebooks allowing for greater differentiation, engagement and student research
Taught shared reading, guided reading, writing and social science using a variety of technology
applications.
Monitored students book discussions with an online pen pal through In2books program
Planned lessons implementing the Common Core standards effectively
Integrated social science and current events into creating shared and guided reading lessons

ABE HUBERT ELEMENTARY, GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GARDEN CITY, KS
Kindergarten Teacher January 2013- May 2013
Taught all subjects and planned modified lessons based on student results
Facilitated guided reading and math groups, while running centers efficiently
Integrated lesson across curricular subject area
Implemented feedback given into lessons and instruction effectively
Attended workshops and professional development within district with a focus on Common Core
Fulfilled before and after school duties: morning arrival, bus duty


Interventionist, Title 1- K-2 Fall 2012 - December 2012
Planned lessons based on the three tiers
Taught kindergarten math inventions and reading interventions K -2

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BRET HARTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHICAGO, IL
Student Teacher, 3
rd
Grade Fall 2011
Taught all subjects (Reading, Math, SS, Science and Writing) to 25 third grade students
Planned lessons using the Common Core standards that would also meet requirements for the Kansas
Performance Teacher Portfolio
Integrated lessons and varied instruction to include arts and technology whenever possible
Quickly and efficiently redirected students when transitioning between subjects or activities
Facilitated group collaboration activities to address specific learning topics
Utilized graphic organizers and other reading strategies to enhance learning
Organized reading center rotations within classroom to address varied comprehension levels

SODERSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, USD 400, LINDSBORG, KS
After School Tutor/Mentor, 2nd Grade 2010-2011
Assisted students with homework
Helped refine skills in all subject areas
Provided a positive mentor figure for education

TENNIS COACH, MEADE, KS
Summer Programs Ages 6-13 June- July 2008

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BETHANY COLLEGE, LINDSBORG, KS
Summer Programs Staff, Summer 2011, Summer 2010
Resident Advisor, Spring 2012, Spring 2011 and Fall 2010
Student Ambassador, Spring 2012, Spring 2011 and Fall 2010
Academic Resource Coordinator, Fall 2010
Student Worker- Teacher Assistant, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
Student Worker- Academic Support Services, August 2008- May 2009

CARE PROVIDER, LINDSBORG, KS
February 2009-August 2009
Responsible for providing quality care for 13 year old boy with cerebral palsy
Prepared meals, administered medicines, helped with activities and school assignments
Transported to appointments and worked on physical strength and coordination

DUCKWALL'S, MEADE, KS June 2006- January 2008

HOLSTED FARM & CATTLE LLC, GARDEN CITY, KS May 1999- May 2004
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Kansas Teacher Promise Award 2012
Academic Dean's Honor Roll, Bethany College Spring 2009, Spring 2010- 2012
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Education Association