Nicole Notaro
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Credentials
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CPR and First Aid Certified
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Initial Elementary Teacher License
Massachusetts Department of EducationJul, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Tremont School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Teacher
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Sep 2020 - Present
I have recently been developing and implementing "Interdisciplinary Science" that weaves together traditional core disciplinary courses - Earth Science, Life Science, Chemistry, and Physics - into guided units that display the interconnectedness of scientific fields. Students are encouraged to be a part of the decision-making process regarding what to study during a given semester and show their understanding through strength-based writings, representations, and models. The studies are also customized for age, ability, and prior knowledge. The curriculum is aligned with the Mass State Standards and NGSS; and the variations in studies within grades are monitored so Tremont students meet the science expectations by their third and fourth years. In 12th grade and beyond, students further integrate science with engineering, technology, and applied science, following a model that combines Project Based Learning with Living Curriculum. Show less
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Acera: The Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity and Leadership
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary Science Teacher, Science and Math Specialist
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
This position as a science specialist role required developing an Elementary School program and curriculum and supporting the efforts of the Middle School science director.
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Upper Elementary School Teacher
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2019
Developing curriculum and providing advanced elementary school instruction in all content areas for students in grades 4-6.
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Atrium 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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Sixth Grade Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2014
• Taught sixth grade (co-taught) with a primary focus on STEM instruction (2013 – 2014).• Throughout time at Atrium, provided instruction in all content areas including STEM,ELA, Social Studies and social/emotional development.• Developed and implemented grade-level appropriate, child-centered, theme-based instruction.• Differentiated instruction between many students of varying abilities and learning styles.• Developed yearlong curriculum for the sixth grade (2010).• Implemented curriculum and taught sixth grade individually (2010 – 2013).COMMITTEES AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIESSpecial Assembly Committee Member : 2013 – 2014Creator/Organizer of Yearbook and Yearly Atrium T-Shirts: 2011 – 2014Committee for the Middle School Library Founder/Member: 2014Study Option Class: “Take Apart” for Students in Various Grades: 2008; 2013-2014General & Special Assembly Organizer (AV and other): 2009 – 2014Set Up Websites for Students & Improve Communication with Parents: 2010 – 2014Participated in Parent Curriculum Nights: 2010 – 2014Raising Funds for Field Trips: 2010 – 2014Organized/Participated in Multiple Day (Overnight) Field Trips: 2010 – 2014Organized/Participated in Single Day Field Trips: 2010 – 2014Organized Partnership Between Pre-K and Sixth Grade: 2010 – 2014Organized School Plays: 2010 – 2013Organized Thursday Pizza Lunch Days: 2010 – 2014Healthy Body Image Class for fifth and sixth graders: 2010 – 2011Wrote Newsletters to Communicate Activities in the Classroom to Parents: 2008 – 2013Donated Various Activities for Annual Auction 2007 – 2013Organized/Supervised Class Art Projects for the Raffle at the Annual Auction 2007 – 2013Maintained Classroom Turtles: 2007 – 2013Assisted in Physical Education and Music Classes: 2007 – 2013Middle School Task Force Member: 2012 – 2013Helped Design and Implement a Woodworking Pilot Group Curriculum for Sixth Graders with Members of Artisan's Asylum: 2012 Participated in IEP Meetings: 2008-2012 Show less
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STEM Workshop for Girls in Grades 5-7, Developer & Lead Instructor
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
• Developed and implemented a program in which children worked to design underwater survival gear through the use of biomimicry and plant adaptations. • Taught using many styles of instruction including multimedia and represented their ideas using models and drawings.• Helped students develop their ideas and take on professional roles in order to organize and present their ideas in an “elevator pitch.”
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Fourth Grade Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
• Developed yearlong curriculum with a co-teacher for the fourth grade (2008).• Implemented curriculum and taught fourth grade with a co-teacher (2008-2010).COMMITTEES AND OTHER SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIESParticipated in IEP Meetings: 2008-2012Participated in Choosing and Ordering a New Sixth Grade Math Curriculum: 2010Organized the Karuta Workshop a Atrium School with the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature: 2010Organized Relief Effort Fundraising for the People of Haiti after the Earthquake (Food for Freedom): 2010Set up 2 Computer Rooms: 2009 & 2010Organized School Specialist Schedules: 2009-2010Organized an Afterschool Class Newspaper: 2008 – 2009Designed and Built Tables for the Fourth Grade Classroom: 2008 Show less
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Third Grade Teacher
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2008
• Taught third grade with a co-teacher (2007-2008).
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Researcher and Observer
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Oct 2006 - Nov 2006
• Observed and collected data on the frequency and quality of mathematics instruction in early childhood classrooms in Boston Public Schools across treatment groups in a study conducted by the University at Buffalo. • Observed and collected data on the frequency and quality of mathematics instruction in early childhood classrooms in Boston Public Schools across treatment groups in a study conducted by the University at Buffalo.
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North Shore ARC, Inc.
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Danvers, MA
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Spotlight After School and Summer Program, Head Counselor
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2005
• Worked with team in a program focused on promoting the learning of social pragmatic skills through theatre training techniques and structured acting games for students 11-15 years old diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or related disorders. • Co-created and implemented a social pragmatics curriculum for after school program. • Aided in development and implementation of social pragmatics curriculum and contributed to the dynamics of the group while in session, making changes according to the needs of the individual students and group as a whole. • Developed and successfully applied new pragmatics curriculum for 15-17 year olds. • Aided production of original dramatic work and arrangement of a community trip with students. • Made changes in curriculum involving each session prior to the arrival of the students according to the needs of individual students and group as a whole • Carried out curriculum in sessions, and supervised staff participation. • Worked to account for the involvement of each student at each session. • Attended and contributed in supervision and clinical meetings with Program and Clinical Directors regarding the development of the program throughout the year. • Wrote daily communication sheets on each student at the end of each session and contributed to evaluative progress reports at the end of each semester. • Aided in training of new staff and maintained contact with families to ensure satisfaction with program. • Maintained contact with families to ensure satisfaction with the program. Show less
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Private Family
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Arlington, MA
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Private Child Care Professional
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2004
• Developed and applied activities to help a six-year-old develop techniques to understand and interact in his social environment. • Worked as a one-on-one aid in a camp setting designed specifically to target problem areas associated with the child’s developmental disability. • Balanced physical and academic activities with “down time” to help the child develop self-confidence and understanding, intended to improve his social skills at school and home. • Developed and applied activities to help a six-year-old develop techniques to understand and interact in his social environment. • Worked as a one-on-one aid in a camp setting designed specifically to target problem areas associated with the child’s developmental disability. • Balanced physical and academic activities with “down time” to help the child develop self-confidence and understanding, intended to improve his social skills at school and home.
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Educational Consultants of New England, Inc.
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Waltham, MA
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Assistant Camp Counselor
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
• Worked with a summer Team of teaching staff, Occupational Therapists, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Assistant Director, and Director at a camp focused on providing pragmatic skills for children with various disabilities. • Participated in helping students achieve summer social and academic goals. • Contributed in daily lesson planning, carrying out curriculum, and participation in supervision with senior staff. • Worked with a summer Team of teaching staff, Occupational Therapists, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Assistant Director, and Director at a camp focused on providing pragmatic skills for children with various disabilities. • Participated in helping students achieve summer social and academic goals. • Contributed in daily lesson planning, carrying out curriculum, and participation in supervision with senior staff.
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Tufts University
Master's Degree, Teaching -
1998 - 2003
Tufts University
Bachelor's Degree, Child Development -
1996 - 1998
Southold High School
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