E D U C A T O R, W R I T E R, S T O R Y T E L L E R .
N I C O L E M . G R A S S E
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Compassionate
Reliable
Resourceful
Problem-Solver
Collaborative
Empathetic
Excellent Communication Skills
I am an experienced, empathetic educator with over a decade of experience teaching literature, composition, creative writing, and ELA. Curious, creative, and nurturing, I excel at working with students who struggle with executive functioning and other behavioral issues. I believe in making education engaging, humane, and dynamic. S K I L L S
Profile
E X P E R I E N C E E D U C A T I O N
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School, Skokie, IL
Kendall College
2023 - Present
2012 - 2019
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH RESOURCE
TEACHER
Develop and implement individualized education plans for special needs ELA middle school students
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure successful student outcomes
Provide positive reinforcement and guidance to help students build self-confidence and self-esteem
Designed, built, and taught general education on-ground and online courses to college undergraduates for accredited college. Organized and managed faculty committees.
Advised individual students on coursework and school/life balance.
Chicago City Colleges
2010 - 2016
ADJUNCT ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Adjunct Instructor of English literature and composition classes at City of Chicago Colleges
3918 N. Greenview Ave. Chicago,
IL 60613
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Graduate School
Roosevelt University, MA
English Literature and Languages
Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Madison, MA
Journalism and Mass Communication
Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA
Creative Writing, Minor in Gender Studies
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GENERAL STUDIES