Leslie Nichols has over 10 years of experience as an educator in both the United States and Taiwan. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and has worked as a preschool teacher, student teacher, and foreign English teacher. Nichols is passionate about creating a safe, positive learning environment for students and uses creative, differentiated teaching methods to engage students of all backgrounds and abilities.

1. Leslie A. Nichols
12349 Cedar Knoll, Shelby Twp., Michigan, 48315 • 586 322 5563 •
lnichols190@yahoo.com
A sincere and passionate educator with excellent motivation and outstanding
communication skills. Delivers creative and differentiated methods of
instruction. Gifts students a safe and positive learning atmosphere and the
skills for lifelong learning.
EDUCATION
BAKER COLLEGE
Clinton Twp., MI
June 2014
B.S Degree, Elementary Education K-8, Language Arts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WEN AO ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Magong City, Penghu
Foreign English Teacher
Aug 2014 – Jul 2016
• Plan, evaluate, and revise own lessons, and methods of instruction.
• Prepare course materials such as homework assignments, and handouts.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address planned lessons and activities.
• Designed in depth lessons and ending assessments for an ‘experimental class’
of students whom had the chance to gain more English class time 2-3 times a
week.
• Managed and co-designed ‘English Day’ films and mini-activities for students
participating in extra courses per semester.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Mentored and guided discussion with proficient English learners to promote
higher level thinking and conversation; preparation for English testing.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics
such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of
areas where a particular language is used.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

2. CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Clinton Twp., MI
Student Teacher
Dec 2013 – Jun 2014
• Prepare interactive lessons and activities in all subject areas using Common
Core standards.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods
such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate
those objectives to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying
needs and interests.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to
supplement presentations.
• Meet with other professionals about individual students' needs and progress.
SUCCESSFUL GEMS
Clinton Twp., MI
Preschool Teacher
Sep 2013 – Dec 2013
• Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on Montessori method.
• Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging
understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Maintain a safe play environment.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities.
• Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities,
behaviors, and related issues.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Flexibility and dedication to all students
• Experienced with Autistic and various special needs children
• Multicultural awareness and sensitivity
• Lover of nature and educating taking care of the Earth