NICOLE CARTER
Allendale
Summary
Experienced teacher with a proven track record of creating a positive and engaging classroom environment that promotes critical thinking and student growth. Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and integrating technology into lesson plans. Proficient in Microsoft Office and a quick learner of new software. Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
SC Department Of Corrections
Columbia
04.2026 - Current
- Enforced facility rules to maintain safety and security for inmates and staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify safety hazards and violations.
- Supervised inmate activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and behavior standards.
Local Coordinator
AYA Foundation
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Facilitated meetings between clients and vendors to align on project plans and expectations.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations regarding event planning.
- Conducted regular site visits prior to each event in order to evaluate conditions on site.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure deadlines were met on time.
- Coordinated communication between event team and local stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff to enhance program effectiveness and recommended personnel actions.
- Find host families for students from different countries or backgrounds to host them for semester or academic year
Media Center Specialist/ Teacher
Estill Elementary & Middle School
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed lessons to enhance students' media center knowledge through engaging learning activities
- Provided reading and math intervention for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, tailoring support to individual needs
TEACHER, GRADE 2
Felton Laboratory Charter School
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Experienced teacher with a proven track record of creating a positive and engaging classroom environment that promotes critical thinking and student growth
- Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and integrating technology into lesson plans
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with students, parents, and colleagues
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student's academic progress and strategies for support
- Created and nurtured a classroom environment that fostered both academic learning and social-emotional growth
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Engaged students in critical thinking skills through inquiry based activities that encouraged creative problem solving
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of classtime
- Guided students in developing effective study habits, test-taking strategies, and organizational skills for academic success
- Created assessment tools including rubrics, tests, quizzes and projects to measure student progress
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques
- Integrated a variety of instructional techniques such as project-based learning, cooperative learning groups, role playing scenarios and simulations into daily lessons
- Assessed student learning styles in order to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners
Elderly Caregiver
McLeod Homecare
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate support to elderly clients, improving daily living activities and enhancing overall well-being.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and improving health outcomes.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely care.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests, fostering social interaction and mental stimulation.
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Wellmore Assisted Living Of Lexington
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities, improving overall well-being.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences, ensuring tailored assistance.
- Assisted clients with mobility and medication management, enabling greater independence in personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare professionals, facilitating timely interventions.
DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered educational presentations at health fairs, schools, community-based organizations and local, state and national conferences
- Conducted field investigative activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases
- Coordinated screenings and education at high-risk venues such as bars, bathhouses, crack houses and other locations
- Obtained blood and pharyngeal samples from patients
- Transported patients to and from public health centers and other medical facilities
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records
- Assisted in developing educational materials for healthcare providers, patients and families.
- Collected data from various sources such as laboratory results, surveys and patient interviews.
TEACHER
Big Blue Marble Academy
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
SECRETARY
Boys And Girls Club
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries
Education
EKG TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE -
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SCBachelor of Science - Special Education & Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN US -
Allendale Fairfax High School
Fairfax, SCSkills
- Follows directions well
- Responsible
- Dependable
- Excel in proofreading
- Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in Sony Vegas
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Trustworthy
- Quick learner
- Project planning
- Event coordination
- Intercultural training
- Crisis management
- Administrative staff coordination
- Organizational skills
- Contract negotiation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Program management
- Special education
- Data analysis
Certification
- CERTIFICATION IN BCBA, Relias Academy, Morrisville, NC, 01/31/25
- CERTIFICATION IN SPEECH LANGUAGE & PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY, Relias Academy, Morrisville, NC, 01/31/25
- CERTIFICATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 11/30/23
- EKG TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE, Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC, 06/30/11
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN US, Allendale Fairfax High School, Fairfax, SC, 06/30/11
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Correctional Officer
SC Department Of Corrections
04.2026 - Current
Media Center Specialist/ Teacher
Estill Elementary & Middle School
08.2025 - 10.2025
Local Coordinator
AYA Foundation
04.2025 - 03.2026
TEACHER, GRADE 2
Felton Laboratory Charter School
07.2024 - 01.2025
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Wellmore Assisted Living Of Lexington
09.2022 - 02.2023
DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
CDC Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2022
Elderly Caregiver
McLeod Homecare
07.2020 - 03.2024
TEACHER
Big Blue Marble Academy
09.2019 - 05.2020
SECRETARY
Boys And Girls Club
09.2012 - 08.2013
EKG TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE -
Denmark Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Elementary Education
Western Governors University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN US -
Allendale Fairfax High School