Michael Nicholaides
MYP Interdisciplinary and Restorative Practice Coordinator, Humanities/Language A Teacher at Shanghai Community International School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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MTEL English
MTELFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
MTEL Communication and Literacy
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Experience
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Shanghai Community International School
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China
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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MYP Interdisciplinary and Restorative Practice Coordinator, Humanities/Language A Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Present
-Leadership: Interdisciplinary Learning, Restorative Practices, Grade Level Leader. -Principal Search Committee Member. -Head of Professional Leadership Team: focus on relationships. -Co-developed Upper School Virtual Learning Program with leadership team; teacher guidelines, policies and expectations; parent and student handbook revision, student engagement documentation; grade 6 advisory social interaction plan. -Co-developed the Standardized Research Planner that integrated all IB investigation requirements and Big6 research processes for both SCIS campuses K-12. -Established Restorative Practices Program and collaboratively developed Upper School advisory program: responsible for teacher training and implementation. Show less
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International School Dhaka (ISD)
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Bangladesh
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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MYP humanities, MYP language & literature, Grade 7 Grade Level Leader
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Aug 2015 - Present
MYP English Lit & Humanities Teacher: MYP Humanities and Language & Literature, Grades 6-8 • Developed the Individuals & Societies Subject Group Overview continuum with task specific assessments and rubrics both horizontally and vertically aligned. • Created and developed Grade 7 Interdisciplinary Unit involving Language & Literature, Science and Design Technology. • Lead an Approaches To Learning ISD teacher workshop focusing on Social Collaboration. • Grade 7 Grade Level Leader, ensuring collaboration amongst teachers, implementation of pastoral care, Week Without Walls trip leader, Supervisor of restitution and service. • Member of the Whole School Language & Literature Curriculum Review Team. Show less
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International School Manila
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Philippines
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Middle School Intern
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Curricular responsibilities include: ● Observed, co-taught, or provided teaching coverage for all areas of Middle School with a focus on Social Studies and English to a diverse student population including ESL and LS students. ● Served as Advisory Teacher: Built strong positive relationships to promote advisory goals which include promoting student self-advocacy, developing empathy, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and providing student emotional and academic support. ● Involved in team curriculum planning for Grade 6 English/Social Studies. ● Assessed student work on the 7-1 scale focusing on three achievement categories: knowledge & understanding, transfer of learning, and communication of learning. ● Observed and contributed to assessments of student learning habits (organization, engagement, and collaboration). ● Attended and contributed to bi-weekly KidTalk meetings. ● Involved with Parent Teacher Conferences and Open House. ● Applied methods of conceptual teaching to cultivate lifelong learners and global citizens. ● Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to reach the variety of student learning styles and abilities. ● Designed visual thinking/interactive hall displays that provoke student thought and creativity outside the classroom. Extracurricular responsibilities include: ● Coached Middle School Cross Country, and High School Junior Varsity Softball. ● Chaperoned Service Learning and Team Building events including day trips to Chosen Children’s Village (CCV) & Philippine Community Fund (PCF), Overnight trip to Island Cove for Classroom Without Walls (CWW). ● Co-Lead CCV Club: Responsibilities include but are not limited to recruiting students for participation, running club meetings, organizing and managing club site visits, fund raisers and sponsorships, and maintaining parent communication ● Served as Filipiniana Activity Leader Show less
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Old Colony YMCA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supervisor at the Boys Assessment and Stabilization Unit
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Oct 2011 - Jul 2014
Responsibilities include:● Staff screening, training, evaluation, and supervision of staff performance.● Fostered a therapeutic environment that promotes and encourages behavioral changes.● Completed daily behavioral evaluations and assessments for all residents.● Facilitated/Participated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) classes for at-risk youth.● Provided support and emergency response on any shift crisis situation.● Offered residential care and mentorship services to assigned residents.● Maintained short-term stabilization in a structured environment. Show less
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Youth Care Advocate
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Provide residential care and therapeutic environment for adolescent males; Provide DYS-approved assessment services; Produce short-term stabilization in a structured environment; Assist youth in recognizing consequences of inappropriate behavior; Administer an environment that promotes and encourages behavioral changes
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Dick's Sporting Goods
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager/Footwear Training Specialist
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2008 - 2011
Responsible for training of footwear sales associates; Share with associates product knowledge/expertise, product placement and department policy; Motivate and train sales associates to up sell service warranties; Responsible for organization and efficiency of departments Responsible for training of footwear sales associates; Share with associates product knowledge/expertise, product placement and department policy; Motivate and train sales associates to up sell service warranties; Responsible for organization and efficiency of departments
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Education
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Charles Sturt University
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's degree, Social and Behavioral Sciences with a focus in Criminal Justice -
Westfield State College