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Nancy "Nicki" Beach

Chatham

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 26 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Winn Parish School Board
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.

Elementary School Teacher

Union Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Taught core subject of math - using the Saxon curriculum.

Bank Teller

Sabine Bank
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.

Kindergarten / Elementary Teacher

Union Christian Aca
08.2002 - 05.2018
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Elementary School Teacher

Riverdale Academy
07.2000 - 05.2002
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.

Junior High School Math/Science Teacher

Bethel Christian School
08.1998 - 05.1999

1st Semester I assisted the kindergarten teacher until after lunch, then I taught 8th grade math and PE in the afternoon.

2nd Semester I was asked to teach 6th and 7th grade in a combined classroom setting. All subject areas were taught.

  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and foster parental engagement, involvement and cooperation.
  • Prepared academic lessons for class lectures to accommodate unique learning styles.
  • Maintained safe and supportive learning environment to foster academic and creative development.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student academic progress.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

Kindergarten Teacher

Jackson Parish School Board
08.1996 - 05.1997
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.

Elementary School Teacher

Riverdale Academy
08.1994 - 05.1996

I worked here 2 different times - Aug. 1994-96 and again from Aug. 2000-May 2002. I taught the 3rd grade both times.

  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Elementary Teacher, First Grade

Jackson Parish School Board
08.1993 - 05.1994
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05.1993

Skills

  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Reading Comprehension / Phonics Based Learning
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Writing/Fine Motor Skill Development
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Arts and Crafts often added within lessons
  • Teaching Method Adaptations
  • Teach Basic Skills in all subject areas
  • Elementary Education
  • Classroom Supplies Ordering
  • Educational Games
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Tutoring Expertise

hobbies

I love to read and spend time with my family. I have been married to Monty for nearly 30 years. We are blessed with our two children, Sierra Adams and her husband, Josh, and our son, Hunter Beach. 

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Winn Parish School Board
08.2020 - 05.2023

Elementary School Teacher

Union Christian Academy
08.2019 - 05.2020

Bank Teller

Sabine Bank
08.2018 - 07.2019

Kindergarten / Elementary Teacher

Union Christian Aca
08.2002 - 05.2018

Elementary School Teacher

Riverdale Academy
07.2000 - 05.2002

Junior High School Math/Science Teacher

Bethel Christian School
08.1998 - 05.1999

Kindergarten Teacher

Jackson Parish School Board
08.1996 - 05.1997

Elementary School Teacher

Riverdale Academy
08.1994 - 05.1996

Elementary Teacher, First Grade

Jackson Parish School Board
08.1993 - 05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Louisiana Tech University
Nancy "Nicki" Beach