Nicole Akgun
Reading Intervention Teacher at PVPUSD- Claim this Profile
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Charley Wedeen-Zittle
Nicole Lewis is an exceptional educator. She is thoughtful and dedicated to a degree that one rarely sees in any field. Nicole is driven by forces unseen to produce results not just for herself, but for her children-and to no lesser degree-her colleagues. Nicole regularly shares resources with her school communities and, even when we worked at separate schools, she reached out to share with me. Nicole is a quiet leader. Determined and guided by a clear vision, her introversion acts as a magnet. She attracts hard workers and their ideas, then leverages relationships to help build and create. I am grateful for all that I have learned from her and you would be hard-pressed indeed to find another person more dedicated or hardworking.
Jon Shay
Ms. Lewis quickly and seamlessly made herself an essential part of my classroom, creating assessments and small-group activities and facilitating small-group discussions. Her presence in the classroom helped to make the learning process more interesting and more inspirational for both the students and for me!
Charley Wedeen-Zittle
Nicole Lewis is an exceptional educator. She is thoughtful and dedicated to a degree that one rarely sees in any field. Nicole is driven by forces unseen to produce results not just for herself, but for her children-and to no lesser degree-her colleagues. Nicole regularly shares resources with her school communities and, even when we worked at separate schools, she reached out to share with me. Nicole is a quiet leader. Determined and guided by a clear vision, her introversion acts as a magnet. She attracts hard workers and their ideas, then leverages relationships to help build and create. I am grateful for all that I have learned from her and you would be hard-pressed indeed to find another person more dedicated or hardworking.
Jon Shay
Ms. Lewis quickly and seamlessly made herself an essential part of my classroom, creating assessments and small-group activities and facilitating small-group discussions. Her presence in the classroom helped to make the learning process more interesting and more inspirational for both the students and for me!
Charley Wedeen-Zittle
Nicole Lewis is an exceptional educator. She is thoughtful and dedicated to a degree that one rarely sees in any field. Nicole is driven by forces unseen to produce results not just for herself, but for her children-and to no lesser degree-her colleagues. Nicole regularly shares resources with her school communities and, even when we worked at separate schools, she reached out to share with me. Nicole is a quiet leader. Determined and guided by a clear vision, her introversion acts as a magnet. She attracts hard workers and their ideas, then leverages relationships to help build and create. I am grateful for all that I have learned from her and you would be hard-pressed indeed to find another person more dedicated or hardworking.
Jon Shay
Ms. Lewis quickly and seamlessly made herself an essential part of my classroom, creating assessments and small-group activities and facilitating small-group discussions. Her presence in the classroom helped to make the learning process more interesting and more inspirational for both the students and for me!
Charley Wedeen-Zittle
Nicole Lewis is an exceptional educator. She is thoughtful and dedicated to a degree that one rarely sees in any field. Nicole is driven by forces unseen to produce results not just for herself, but for her children-and to no lesser degree-her colleagues. Nicole regularly shares resources with her school communities and, even when we worked at separate schools, she reached out to share with me. Nicole is a quiet leader. Determined and guided by a clear vision, her introversion acts as a magnet. She attracts hard workers and their ideas, then leverages relationships to help build and create. I am grateful for all that I have learned from her and you would be hard-pressed indeed to find another person more dedicated or hardworking.
Jon Shay
Ms. Lewis quickly and seamlessly made herself an essential part of my classroom, creating assessments and small-group activities and facilitating small-group discussions. Her presence in the classroom helped to make the learning process more interesting and more inspirational for both the students and for me!
Credentials
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Reading and Literacy added authorization
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
CLAD - Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development Certificate
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingJul, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
CELTA: Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Cambridge AssessmentJun, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingJul, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Elementary Education, All Subjects K-8
Michigan Department of EducationOct, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
English Language Arts, Grades 6-8
Michigan Department of EducationOct, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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PVPUSD
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reading Intervention Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
• Work with small groups of students in grades K-5 to improve their reading abilities • Analyze a range of literacy data to determine targeted instructional plans • Implement the Leveled Literacy Intervention program (LLI) in an RTI/MTSS structure • Work with small groups of students in grades K-5 to improve their reading abilities • Analyze a range of literacy data to determine targeted instructional plans • Implement the Leveled Literacy Intervention program (LLI) in an RTI/MTSS structure
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Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
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Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Reading Clinician
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Improve the reading abilities of children aged 5-18 with ADD/ADHD, language disorders, dyslexia, autism, learning disabilities, and more • Completed 80 training hours in decoding and comprehension strategies for the Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing programs • Improve the reading abilities of children aged 5-18 with ADD/ADHD, language disorders, dyslexia, autism, learning disabilities, and more • Completed 80 training hours in decoding and comprehension strategies for the Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing programs
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The Pegasus School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher, 6th Grade, Long-Term Sub
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
• Taught reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to 64 sixth-graders; earned the trust of colleagues and parents in a short amount of time • Infused social-emotional and growth mindset to support high-achieving students with anxiety • Emphasized writing as social engagement; students sent their papers to real-world audiences • Taught reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary to 64 sixth-graders; earned the trust of colleagues and parents in a short amount of time • Infused social-emotional and growth mindset to support high-achieving students with anxiety • Emphasized writing as social engagement; students sent their papers to real-world audiences
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Building Skills Partnership
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language), Adults
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Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
• Designed curriculum to improve the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of adult beginner English students • Created a warm classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks • Designed curriculum to improve the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of adult beginner English students • Created a warm classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks
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Aspire Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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4th/5th Grade Teacher
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
• Taught all subjects to two "loops" of students, 90% English Language Learners• Planned data-driven small group lessons daily using formative assessment • 21% more of my students met or exceeded the standard on the ELA SBAC assessment than the local district average
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Kinder/1st Grade Teacher
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
• Implemented Readers and Writers Workshops; attended trainings at Teachers College in NYC • Used Restorative Practices and Lemov strategies to create productive classroom environment
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Rocketship Education
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Bangladesh
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Education Administration Programs
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Literacy Teacher, 1st Grade
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
• Taught 60 first-graders to read and write fluently by implementing a balanced literacy program • Heavily involved Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking parents through volunteering and more • Achieved 1.7 years of average growth on the NWEA Map assessment • Taught 60 first-graders to read and write fluently by implementing a balanced literacy program • Heavily involved Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking parents through volunteering and more • Achieved 1.7 years of average growth on the NWEA Map assessment
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Grand Rapids Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Classroom Assistant and Spanish Translator: Pre-K and K
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Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
• Proactively learned and used methodology to improve oral language skills of deaf students • Translated for Spanish-speaking parents at support meetings, in-home sessions, and more • Proactively learned and used methodology to improve oral language skills of deaf students • Translated for Spanish-speaking parents at support meetings, in-home sessions, and more
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Au Pair & Language Assistant
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
• Increased oral English language proficiency of two children, aged 7 and 13, through conversation and interactive activities • Adapted to a new culture and deepened global perspective through independent travel • Increased oral English language proficiency of two children, aged 7 and 13, through conversation and interactive activities • Adapted to a new culture and deepened global perspective through independent travel
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Special Needs Camp Counselor
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
• Supported 6 children, aged 5-10, with disabilities including autism, ADD, and cerebral palsy, to participate successfully in sports, art, music, and dance activities in inclusive environment • As a rotating counselor, maintained flexibility and positive relationships with many children, families, and co-counselors • Supported 6 children, aged 5-10, with disabilities including autism, ADD, and cerebral palsy, to participate successfully in sports, art, music, and dance activities in inclusive environment • As a rotating counselor, maintained flexibility and positive relationships with many children, families, and co-counselors
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City Year Chicago
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Team Leader
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Jul 2011 - May 2012
• Managed a team of 6 AmeriCorps tutors; set goals and ensured data collection of 65 students • Oversaw success of after-school tutoring programs and led planning of 12 school-wide events, including a talent show, math night, and an overnight camp
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Classroom Assistant and Mentor: 9th and 11th Grade
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
• Supported failing students in 9th and 11th grade English classes; 99% African American• Built trusting relationships with students in a low-income, high-need neighborhood• Communicated with teammates, teachers, and administration to coordinate smooth operations
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East Lansing Public Schools
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student-Teacher: 4th Grade
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
• Coordinated with 5 teammates to provide smooth instruction and assessment for 66 students • Adjusted inquiry-based instruction based on feedback from mentor teacher • Initiated a recess volunteer project for students to create friendships bracelets for a hospital • Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Response to Intervention (RtI) • Coordinated with 5 teammates to provide smooth instruction and assessment for 66 students • Adjusted inquiry-based instruction based on feedback from mentor teacher • Initiated a recess volunteer project for students to create friendships bracelets for a hospital • Participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Response to Intervention (RtI)
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Auntie Em's Daycare
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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Assistant Childcare Provider
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2009
• Provided basic care and a nurturing environment for children age 3 months to 5 years • Engaged children in activities to build literacy, science, art, and math concepts • Communicated with parents daily about children's behavior, development, and activities • Provided basic care and a nurturing environment for children age 3 months to 5 years • Engaged children in activities to build literacy, science, art, and math concepts • Communicated with parents daily about children's behavior, development, and activities
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Education
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University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization Certificate -
2005 - 2010
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
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