Nicole J.

Provost
2130 Huron Way, Santa Maria, CA, 93455 * 805-345-1224 * nprovost@westmont.edu EDUCATION Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA California Preliminary Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Preliminary Secondary Single-Subject Teaching Credential-Math Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies, History concentration TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teacher Sixth Grade, Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara, CA Designed and developed curriculum based on Common Core State Standards in all subject areas. Delivered lessons that challenged students to think with rigor and relevance. Maintained and established a respectful and safe classroom environment. Collaborated with Cooperating Teacher and the grade level team to plan and design instruction. Conducted and analyzed case studies that involved four students with different instructional needs. Math Super Bowl Instructor, Fifth/Sixth Grade, Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara, CA Instructed and demonstrated to students a wide variety of mathematical topics and procedures. Provided strategies to students in order to enhance successful participation during competition. Encouraged and supported students to be mathematically curious. Teaching Assistant, 8th grade, La Colina Middle School Santa Barbara, CA

May 2014 May 2014

May 2013

January-May 2014

January-May 2014

September-November 2013

Developed and delivered lessons based on Common Core Standards in the content area of math. Presented information to a diverse group of students, while accommodating for a diverse set of learning needs. Assisted students during individual and small group activities.

Teaching Assistant, Kindergarten, Monte Vista Elementary Santa Barbara, CA

September-November 2013

Modified and accommodated lessons according to attention span and learning needs. Implemented effective classroom management during small groups and one-on-one instruction. Diagnosed literacy needs and strengths during two ongoing case studies.

Teaching Aid, 3rd grade, Isla Vista Elementary School Santa Barbara, CA

January-May 2012

Taught several small group lessons, and a whole group lesson on alliteration. Differentiated instruction during individual and small intervention groups. Assisted the teacher with grading papers, organizing supplies, and making copies.

WORK EXPERIENCE Nanny- Montecito, CA

Supervised, cared for and transported children to and from after school activities. Offered appropriate support to children with homework and projects.

August 2012 Present

Tutor Montecito, CA
Instructed student in 8th grade Algebra. Reviewed challenging concepts in which the student showed a need.

January-May 2014

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Extracurricular Activities:

Westmont Orchestra-2010-Present Principle Oboe: 2011-2013 Flute: 2013-Present