Resume

• 2002

  Spanish

  Master of Science

  Major; Secondary Education (English

  Hofstra University

• 1999

  Bachelor of Arts

  English (concentration American Literature)

  New York University

• I tutored middle school students who could not otherwise afford tutoring in English Language Arts.

  New Ground Inc.

  Student Affairs

  Curriculum Development

  Educational Technology

  Standards-based Instruction

  Lesson Planning

  Classroom

  Research

  Cooperative Learning

  Teaching

  Standards-based

  Tutoring

  Adult Education

  Student-Centered Learning

  Educational Leadership

  Staff Development

  Curriculum Design

  Negotiation

  Program Development

  Public Speaking

  English Teaching

  McBrearty

  Dynamic

  creative and focused individual who strives to cultivate a positive

  successful environment and to inspire others to achieve high standards. Innovative and flexible in and out of the classroom while maintaining a strong sense of structure. Lively team player who maintains strong connections with a varied cross-section of individuals.\n\nSpecialties: Negotiating

  public speaking

  student-centered learning

  cooperative learning

  standards-based instruction

  student motivation

  real world connection teaching.

  Nicole

  McBrearty

  Miller & Milone

  P.C.

  Hewlett Woodmere School District

  Syosset Public Schools

  Sanford Brown Institute

  Commack Union Free School District

  Hicksville School District

  New Ground Organization

  St. Joseph's College

  Sunrise Credit Services

  Hicksville School District

  Syosset

  NY

  Syosset Public Schools

  Teacher

  - English Language Arts\nProvided instruction to over 75 students of varied levels of ability. Taught 9th grade reading & writing lab & 12th grade British Literature & Science Fiction regents level classes. \n* Assisted students in creating exemplary college essays and developing their writing and vocabulary for the SAT exam. \n* Developed and revised the Science Fiction class curriculum

  including utilizing existing materials in unique ways and incorporating new and relevant material into the class.\n\t* Created lesson plans incorporating multiple standards and individualized instruction. \n* Worked closely with colleagues to both sustain and reinvent an innovative curriculum.

  Hicksville School District

  Home Tutor

  Provided home instruction to at-risk students in a program funded by this not for profit organization that provides housing and

  New Ground Organization

  Adjunct Instructor

  Teach intensive writing courses with a focus on writing with a purpose

  as well as writing for specific careers.\n* Reinforce the importance of writing with subject

  audience and purpose in mind while allowing students to develop their own voices and be creative in their writing.\n* Guide students through the process of writing a college research paper

  specifically using the APA format for writing research papers. \n\t* Facilitate and participate in the college's social

  rapport-building activities.

  St. Joseph's College

  English Teacher

  Leave Replacement - English Language Arts\nProvided instruction to over 125 students of varied levels of ability. Taught 9

  10th and 12th grade regents

  inclusion and honors level classes

  as well as a reading and writing lab class developed especially for the 10th grade.\n\t* Responded to various academic and behavioral challenges by providing consistent and \tmultilayered instruction while maintaining an orderly and inventive learning environment. \n\t* Created lesson plans incorporating multiple standards and individualized instruction. \n* Worked closely with colleagues to both sustain and reinvent an innovative curriculum.

  Hicksville School District

  Adjunct Instructor

  Teach college level night courses in various subjects

  including composition

  literature

  and critical thinking to learners of various ages and abilities.\n* Adhere to the strict guidelines of this accredited institution by teaching intensive five week courses which allow students to fully immerse themselves in a subject.\n* Assist students in the various stages of the writing process

  helping them to think critically and formulate valid arguments. \n\t* Participate in professional development as well as campus activities.

  Sanford Brown Institute

  Miller & Milone

  P.C.

  Garden City

  NY

  Assisted Elder Law attorneys with writing

  research & various administrative duties. Communicated with the Courts to facilitate timely resolution of Guardianship and Elder Law matters. Trained new hires on select procedures within the Elder Law department. Prepared professional presentations on relevant Elder Law topics. Maintained Elder Law library and online database with current materials.

  Legal Administrative Assistant

  Leave Replacement - English Language Arts\nProvided instruction to over 140 students of varied levels of ability. Taught 11th grade regents and inclusion classes

  as well as an SAT prep class and a "Film as Literature" class.\n* Guided students through the process of writing a literature-based research paper

  including finding and citing print and online sources

  writing a thesis statement and outlining and writing the paper.\n\t* Chose an eclectic selection of films to view and discuss using the advanced technology provided. \n* Taught 10th and 11th grade students the language and test-taking strategies necessary to achieve their personal top score on the SAT.

  Commack Union Free School District

  Collections Coordinator

  Establish & meet team goals in curing various student loan accounts in arrears.\n* Prevent imminent charge-off of accounts by assisting consumers in finding solutions for their debt issues.\n* Utilize excellent phone & interpersonal negotiating skills in order to cure a high volume of accounts.

  Sunrise Credit Services

  Teacher

  English Language Arts\nProvided instruction to over 125 students each year including honors level classes

  as well as students with multiple needs. Taught 9th

  10th and 12th grades over the course of two years. \n\t* Created lesson plans incorporating multiple standards and individualized instruction. \n* Increased student's organizational skills via daily homework checks

  handouts

  outlines

  & notes.\n* Moderator of Poetry Club & Gay-Straight Alliance

  as well as frequent assistant & chaperone to Hewlett Woodmere Model Congress.

  Hewlett Woodmere School District