Nanci K. Deckert has over 10 years of experience as an educator in Nebraska schools. She holds a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Doane College and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University. Her experience includes teaching third through eighth grades in subjects such as language arts, social studies, and beginning Spanish. She also has experience as a substitute teacher and homebound tutor. Deckert is proficient in curriculum and instruction technologies and holds certifications in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and reading and math curricula.

1. Nanci K. Deckert
368 So 4th
Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 402-276-3051 ddeckert@neb.rr.com
EDUCATION
2012 – 2014 Doane College, Crete, NE
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
2013 Middle School Endorsement in Language Arts and Social Science
2006 – 2008 Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts in Independent Studies K-8
Highly Qualified in El. Education 189/200 in Praxis II 0014
EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present Shelby-Rising City Public Schools, Shelby, NE
Experience in third grade, fourth grade, beginning Spanish, sixth
and eighth grade Language Arts, and Social Skills.
Implement action research in a mixed methods approach to
improve fluency
2006 – 2010 CPS, Lakeview, Madison Public, Schuyler Public, and Shelby
Substitute Teacher
Substitute in levels K-12, special education – mild to moderate
and ESL/ELL students
Long term for Debbie Sterup - SCHS Spanish I and II (2010)
Long term for Kristy Spawn in 1st
grade - CPS. (2009)
1998 – 2010 Columbus Public Schools, Columbus, NE
Homebound Tutor – Responsible for procuring assignments from
teachers, to give to homebound students not able to attend
regular school due to illness, maternity leave or discipline issues.
Coordinate and relay assignments from teachers to student.
Collaborate with parent(s), and student to set goals within
homebound timeline.
Facilitate student’s successful completion of assignments in
multiple school subjects.
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Knowledgeable use of Promethean, iPod, iPad, MAC and PC
Curriculum Trak proficient
PBiS (Positive Behavior Plan)
Part of school wide continuous improvement committee
Understand, read and speak conversational Spanish
Have hands on experience with Reading Mastery & Saxton Math
Use Action Research to examine best practices
Classroom web page with blog and interactive response
http://deckertnanciedu699.weebly.com/
REFERENCES Furnish upon request