Yashika Nicholson **** State Street Laurel, MS ***40 601-***-**** • adsa3d@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS

Specialist in Educational Administration, October 2019 William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS Add-on Endorsement Psychometrist, May 2017 University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL

Masters of Science in School Counseling, December 2010 William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, November 2005 HONORS/AWARDS

Teacher of the Month, Mentor Teacher, and Student Teacher Mentor CERTIFICATION

Mississippi Department of Education Certifications: Educational Leadership, Psychometrist, Elementary Education

(4-6), Kindergarten (K-4) Guidance Counselor, Mild/Mod Disabilities, Reading, and Social Studies PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA) Mississippi Association of Educator (MAE) Phonic First Training i-Ready Training

Educational Leadership Training Weekly PLC’s

Leadership

America Reads Tutor Site Supervisor Department Chair Leadership Team Member

MTSS Coordinator

School Testing Coordinator After-School Director

PTA President

District MTSS Team Member Student Council Advisor

Professional Experience

Assistant Principal

Laurel Middle School, Laurel School District, MS 2021- Present Instructional Management

● Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.

● Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.

● Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.

● Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.

● Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.

● Communicate effectively with students and staff.

● Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

● Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

● Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.

● Supervise operations in principal’s absence.

● Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

● Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.

● Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.

● Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

● Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. School Counselor

Laurel Magnet School of the Arts, Laurel School District, MS 2019- 2021

● Perform key administrative tasks, such as conducting MTSS meetings; overseeing tests and communicating results data through whole group and individual meetings with students and parents.

● Conduct individual and group counseling sessions on how to overcome personal, social and behavioral issues

● Maintain direct involvement with parents daily in discussing student progress and educational development.

● Decreased student conflict rates by 20% through the introduction of anti-bullying campaign

● Increase student pass rates by implementing and ensuring MTSS is conducted with fidelity Teacher, K5

Oak Park Elementary, Laurel School District, MS 2018-2019

● Prepare and administer regular subject tests to 20 students, complete with detailed quarterly progress reports for parents

● Create and adapt lesson plans according to student’s academic needs, including both individual and group work

● Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips School Counselor

Camelot Elementary, Northside Independent School District, TX 2017-2018

● Counsel students in grades K through 5, using solution-focused and person- centered approaches to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self- esteem and guidance

● Aided with the planning and facilitating Career Day

● Delivered an Anti-Bullying curriculum in grades 3 through 5

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