Nicole O'Conner, Ed.S.

Experience

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  East Baton Rouge Parish School System

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2006

  Elementary School Teacher
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  East Baton Rouge Parish School System

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2013

  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of the Instructional Specialist is to improve the quality of instruction across the curriculum in the assigned school(s). PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: -Works with the principal and teachers at the assigned schools in developing instructional plans that are consistent with the accountability plan. -Demonstrates instructional strategies that promote cognitive and effective growth for all students, stressing the balanced literacy approach and problem solving activities. -Assists teachers in selecting and using effective teaching strategies to achieve the goals of the standards and benchmarks. -Assists in the selection, production and use of instructional materials; including appropriate technologies that support the goals of the accountability plan. -Designs, plans and conducts appropriate inservice programs at the assigned school(s). -Assists in monitoring, analyzing and utilizing student data. -Informs teachers of current learning techniques in implementing scientifically based research strategies. -Provides small group instruction to accommodate individual student needs. -Institutes school-wide programs that encourage family involvement that promote student achievement. Show less Worked with at-risk students to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions in small groups within the core Reading block and outside during intervention time. Assisted teachers in the classroom by modeling lessons in small groups and engaging the students in meaningful reading and writing activities. Devoted quality time working directly with teachers to improve classroom instruction through job-embedded professional development that supports the successful implementation of effective teaching strategies that are focused on improving student learning. Assisted grade level teams in analyzing assessment results (Edusoft, DIBELS), identify areas for improvement, and plan and adjust instruction. Show less

  • Instructional Specialist

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Reading Interventionist

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Reading Coach

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2011
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  East Baton Rouge Parish School System

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

  • IDEA Intervention Teacher

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2024

  • IDEA Instructional Specialist for Reading

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2024

  • Literacy Coach

    Jun 2021 - May 2023
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  Amplify

  Mar 2022 - now

  Literacy Lead Professional Learning Specialist

  East Coast Region