Nicole Halliwill

2450 Wilkinson Hwy., Adrian, Michigan 49221

halliwilln@yahoo.com
517-206-2301
Online portfolio: http://nicolehalliwill.weebly.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator, pursuing an elementary teaching position to engage
students in their education and help shape their futures.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated believer that students can do anything they put their minds to with a little extra
guidance and motivation. Strong passion for teaching is shown through lesson plans, classroom
management, and the love for students. A very cooperative individual looking to work with
students, parents, and faculty on a daily basis.
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Elementary Certification (K-5)
Special Education Endorsement (LD) (K-12)
CPR and First Aid
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Siena Heights University Adrian, Michigan

GPA: 3.8
Major Elementary Education
Major Special Education
Deans List

February 2015
April 2015
June 2015

December 2015

2011-2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teaching
Columbia Central Schools
Tecumseh Sutton Schools
Tecumseh Acres Schools
Tecumseh Herrick Schools
Onsted Elementary Schools
Morenci Elementary Schools
Lenawee Intermediate School District
Special Needs Preschool Trenton Hills Co-op Adrian, Michigan
Assisted lead teacher every day from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Read to students

August 2010 May 2011

 Led a variety of large and small groups (assisted by teacher)

Nicole Halliwill
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Student Teaching
Columbia Central Upper Elementary Brooklyn, Michigan
Special Education LD
Grades: 3-4 (Resource Room)

August-December 2015

Facilitated whole group and small group instruction involving reading, writing, and math
for 15 students
Participated in all professional development meetings and IEP meetings held during my
time at Columbia Upper Elementary
Implemented differentiated instruction in all of my lesson plans to assist each students
best learning style

Onsted Elementary Onsted, Michigan

January-April, 2015
Grade: Second
Utilized small and large group instruction throughout the day with all 24 students
Incorporated differentiated instruction into all my lessons the meet the many needs of all
my students
Participated in all professional development meetings throughout my time at Onsted
Elementary School
Introduced several new brain brake activities using the online resource gonoodle.com
Practicum Hours Preservice Hours
Onsted Elementary School, Onsted, Michigan
September 2014 December 2014
nd
Assisted 2 grade teacher in lessons throughout the day
Graded papers and worked one on one with students
Taught several lessons
Observations - Totaling 300 hours
Blissfield Middle School, Blissfield, Michigan
Onsted Elementary School, Onsted, Michigan
Madison Middle School, Adrian, Michigan
Michener Elementary School, Adrian, Michigan
Morenci Elementary/Middle School, Morenci, Michigan

2011-2015

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Summer 2010, 2011
Hidden Lake Gardens Tipton, Michigan
Volunteer to assist individuals with disabilities in outside nature activities
Met every Saturday for six weeks working with a new individual each week

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EMOPLOYMENT
Long-Term Substitute Brooklyn, MI
January 2016-March 2016
Title: Kindergarten/T1 Teacher
Duties: Instruct kindergarten/T1 students in a daily routine while differentiating and meeting the
needs of each child. I created daily lesson plans, hands on activities, and instructed small and
large group activities each day.
Impact Summer Camps Adrian, MI
June 2015-Augest 2015
Title: Camp Counselor
Duties: To provide a fun and safe learning environment for children that is noble & honorable to
Impact Camp Families, fellow staff, and to God.
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
Aug 2011 present (during academic school year)
Title: Library Assistant
Duties: Check in and out books for students and faculty. Reshelf books and assist students in
finding library materials.
Halliwill Farms Adrian, Michigan
Title: Farm labor
Duties: Machinery operator, assist with cattle obligations, assist boss in daily jobs.

Seasonal

Additional Certifications/Honors
Member of T.E.A.C.H (Teacher Education Association for Community Help) 2011-2015

REFERENCES
Carrie Mitchell
Director of Undergraduate and Graduate
Education
Coordinator of Special Education
Siena Heights University
1247 East Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, Michigan 49221
(517) 269-7899 School

Lorraine Gifford
Second Grade Teacher
Onsted Elementary School
10109 Slee Road
Onsted, Michigan 49265
(517) 467-7046 School
(517) 902-7894 Home

Sally Rae
Coordinator of Elementary and Secondary
Programs
Associate Professor
1247 East Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, Michigan 49221
(517) 264-7892 School
(517) 263-2437 Home

Jamie Salenbien
Social Worker Clinton Community Schools
High School Basketball Coach
Clinton Community Schools
330 East Michigan Ave.
Clinton, MI 49236
(517) 265-1685 School
(517) 605-8259 Home