Nicole Donze
Narberth
Summary
Dynamic English Department Chair at Lower Merion School District, skilled in instructional leadership and curriculum mapping. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson plans and fostered strong parent-teacher relations. Championed a collaborative environment, mentoring staff and implementing adaptive learning strategies, resulting in improved academic performance and critical thinking skills among students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
English Department Chair
Lower Merion School District
Harriton High School
08.2007 - Current
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as writing competitions or book clubs, enhancing students'' overall educational experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding student progress and upcoming events.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing accessibility concerns related to curricular materials and classroom arrangements proactively.
- Promoted collaboration among students by facilitating group projects focused on problem-solving skills within a literary context.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement departmental goals, ensuring alignment with school-wide objectives.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Managed department budget effectively, allocating funds strategically for textbooks, technology upgrades, and other essential resources.
- Created lesson plans, video content and other associated lesson materials.
- Served as a liaison between English Department faculty members and administration, advocating for necessary changes or improvements within the department.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, fostering critical thinking skills and intellectual growth among students.
- Organized professional development opportunities for English Department staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
English Teacher
Marple Newtown School District
Marple Newtown High School
08.1995 - 06.2007
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
English Teacher
Southern Regional School District
Manahawkin, NJ
08.1994 - 06.1995
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
Widener University
Chester, PA05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - English
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA05-1994
Skills
- Grammar expertise
- Instructional leadership
- Parent-teacher relations
- Teacher mentoring
- Vocabulary building
- Syllabus creation
- Adaptive learning
- Teaching strategies
- Creative writing
- Curriculum mapping
- Literary analysis
- Writing instruction
- Assessment design
- Department budgeting
Timeline
English Department Chair
Lower Merion School District
08.2007 - Current
English Teacher
Marple Newtown School District
08.1995 - 06.2007
English Teacher
Southern Regional School District
08.1994 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - English Education
Widener University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Elizabethtown College