SHELBY NICKS
New Orleans
Summary
Passionate educator and instructional leader dedicated to improving student achievement through strategic coaching, targeted instructional support, and collaborative partnerships with teachers. Committed to strengthening high-quality instruction, fostering inclusive learning environments, and supporting educators in helping all students grow academically and confidently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
ESL Coach
Tom Benson School
Kenner
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered professional learning to enhance teachers’ capacity in integrating language development strategies into content areas, increasing access to grade-level instruction for English Learners.
- Facilitated collaboration with teachers and administrators to analyze language proficiency and academic data, identify student needs, and plan instructional supports.
- Led instructional coaching cycles with teachers across grade levels, modeling lessons, co-teaching, and providing targeted feedback that strengthened support for multilingual learners.
Content Leader Fellow
Jefferson Parish Public School System
Jefferson Parish
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated three professional learning sessions on CKLA best practices, promoting effective instructional strategies among educators.
- Served as a resource for educators by delivering ongoing support through workshops, coaching, and collaborative planning, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Supported teachers in adapting CKLA strategies for diverse learners, enhancing engagement and accessibility for English language learners and students with special needs.
Teacher Leader Fellow
Clancy Maggiore Elementary School for the Arts
Kenner
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Modeled literacy instruction best practices, focusing on phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies to elevate teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated reflective coaching conversations, enabling teachers to refine instructional techniques and strengthen classroom practices.
- Coached teachers one-on-one and in groups to enhance CKLA instruction, directly contributing to improved student reading outcomes.
- Advocated for evidence-based literacy practices to improve student engagement and achievement.
Elementary Teacher
Clancy Maggiore Elementary School for the Arts
Jefferson Parish
12.2019 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented targeted literacy interventions, significantly improving reading skills for struggling students across multiple grade levels.
- Crafted innovative literacy instruction using CKLA, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes for ELLs and students with special needs.
- Conducted literacy assessments to identify students needing intervention, tracking progress to inform instructional decisions across multiple grade levels.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana Monroe
Monroe05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1st-5th
University of New Orleans
New Orleans12-2019
Skills
- Data- Driven Instruction
- Coaching
- Professional development
- Collaboration skills
Certification
Educational Leadership
Timeline
ESL Coach
Tom Benson School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher Leader Fellow
Clancy Maggiore Elementary School for the Arts
08.2024 - 05.2025
Content Leader Fellow
Jefferson Parish Public School System
07.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Clancy Maggiore Elementary School for the Arts
12.2019 - 05.2025
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana Monroe
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education 1st-5th
University of New Orleans