Nicole Coenen
Arvada,CO
Summary
As a prospective 4th grade teacher, my experience with assistant teaching paired with play-based and project-based learning approaches allows me to engage students effectively. With a strong passion for child development, I prioritize fostering both academic and social-emotional growth. I aim to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student, regardless of ability or background, feels enriched and empowered.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher
Mackintosh Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Create and implement differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs of students in literacy, math and units of inquiry through the lens of an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School approach
- Assist lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Communicate with colleagues, administrators, and parents to promptly address student needs.
- Participate in professional development and committee work to improve teaching skills and JEDI on campus
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
Teacher Candidate
Friends School
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Acquiring over 1000 contact hours of assisting teaching in 3rd grade classroom
- Collaboratively plan and implement lesson with mentor teacher (Monday-Thursday)
- Participate in weekly professional development courses (Fridays)
- Implement Responsive classroom management strategies
- Plan and implement project-based thematic unit of 12+ lessons differentiated to student needs
- Participate in staff professional development, community building and staff meetings
Elementary After School Care
Friends School
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Create a safe and engaging environment based upon developmentally appropriate games, and enrichment activities
- Maintain environment using effective classroom management skills
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
Nanny
Chad Calhoun
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Care take for one child from age 22 months to 2 years old.
- Use knowledge on child development to appropriately nurture and enrich child
- Form life-long bond with family through close communication, overnights and traveling.
Play-based Therapy Partner
Self-employed, LLC
12.2019 - 12.2021
- After working alongside and building rapport with various SLPs, OTs and educators in the community, I was able to build a clientele and open my own "play partner" business.
- I did the same job as mentioned below but had a total of seven families that I worked with and was self-employed through my own L.L.C licensure.
Play Based Therapy Partner
Dr. Heidi Ludtke
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Play therapy partner and part-time care taker for a family with children on autism spectrum. Ages 3-10
- Consistent use of DIR floor-time therapy approach and play-based learning in order to help each child better navigate him/herself in both social and behavioral situations
- Provide 1-3 hours of services filled with play-based learning activities and enrichment for individual child
- Communicate closely and work alongside certified, speech therapists and occupational therapists in order to achieve child's goals. Help with skill carry-over when therapist is not around.
- Use assessment skills to monitor child's behavior patterns, verbal and expressive skills, etc.
- Monthly progress reports and meetings with parents
Hourly Research Assistant
Dr. Jefferey Berry
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Analyzed recorded speech samples of non-native speakers
- Work with TF-32, a computer program used for speech analysis
- Work as a team to meet important laboratory deadlines
Behavioral Treatment Technician
Tamara Kasper
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Work one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum to improve daily living and behavior skills
- Implement strict behavioral program reinforcing desired behaviors of each client
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Create "Areas of Daily Living" tasks to teach clients how to brush their teeth, wash face, blow nose, etc
Education
Masters Student-Department of Education - Literacy
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO12.2025
Early Childhood (pk-3) Education Licensure
Friends School Teacher Preparation Program
Friends School05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI2018
Minor - Psychology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI2018
Accomplishments
- Deans list for the following semesters: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- Opened my own LLC business in November 2019.
- Graduated cum laude from the Marquette University school of Health Sciences
- Academic Integrity Council Member- Nominated by Dean of Marquette University Speech Pathology department in Spring of 2016. Served on the council for two academic years.
Certification
- CDE Literacy Training
- ALICE safety training
- CPR, playground safety, HIPPA certification
- DIR floor-time therapy online certificate of completion via Perfectum
Organizations
I have served and/or currently serve as a proud member of the following organizations:
- Arvada Public Library Children's Read-a-loud Volunteer 2022-Present
- Special Olympics Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field- Head coach: 2018-2020 Assistant coach: 2022-23
- Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE) - 2016-2021
- SOAR Fox Cities- Camp Counselor every July from 2012-present
- Big Brother, Big Sister- Mentor 2012-2017
Timeline
Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher
Mackintosh Academy
08.2023 - Current
Elementary After School Care
Friends School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher Candidate
Friends School
05.2022 - 05.2023
Nanny
Chad Calhoun
09.2021 - 09.2022
Play-based Therapy Partner
Self-employed, LLC
12.2019 - 12.2021
Play Based Therapy Partner
Dr. Heidi Ludtke
04.2018 - 01.2022
Behavioral Treatment Technician
Tamara Kasper
05.2016 - 07.2018
Hourly Research Assistant
Dr. Jefferey Berry
09.2014 - 05.2018
Masters Student-Department of Education - Literacy
University of Colorado Denver
Early Childhood (pk-3) Education Licensure
Friends School Teacher Preparation Program
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Marquette University
Minor - Psychology
Marquette University
- CDE Literacy Training
- ALICE safety training
- CPR, playground safety, HIPPA certification
- DIR floor-time therapy online certificate of completion via Perfectum
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