Adam Nicholson

Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives Served on Certified Instructional Training (CIT) Committee; collaborated with members to create and refine policies and procedures designed to improve efficacy of virtual implementation of educational standards

Certified Government/Economics Teacher (9th-12th Grade) - Kentucky Virtual Academy - Cloverport, KY

(2024-12)

• Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives
• Served on Certified Instructional Training (CIT) Committee; collaborated with members to create and refine policies and procedures designed to improve efficacy of virtual implementation of educational standards

Managing Editor of the American Journal of Education - Penn State University - State College, PA

(2021-06 - 2022-07)

• Management of journal communications with authors, reviewers, publishers, board members, etc.
• Creation and management of agenda/minutes for weekly editors' meeting
• Coordination of publication pipeline and transmission procedures/deadlines
• Revisions/formatting of manuscripts accepted for publication

Certified Social Studies Teacher (6th Grade) - Scott County Middle School - Georgetown, KY

(2018-08 - 2019-07)

• Daily collaboration/co-teaching with special education and ESL teachers; working with students with ASD, LBD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives
• Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
• Recognition by local media outlets regarding the development and implementation of grade-wide Social Studies community project, "the World Tour"
• Recipient of SCMS Faculty Award

Certified Social Studies Teacher (6th Grade) - Bondurant Middle School - Frankfort, KY

(2016-08 - 2018-07)

• Daily collaboration/co-teaching with special education and ESL teachers; working with students with ASD, LBD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of documented goals and objectives
• Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
• Head Coach - Western Hills High School Boys' Golf Team
• BMS Building Efficiency Committee Chair; BMS representative – District Energy Management Committee
• Chess Club Sponsor
• Sixth Grade sponsor of Extended School Services

Certified Social Studies Teacher (6th & 7th Grade) - Paris Independent Middle School - Paris, KY

(2015-01 - 2016-07)

• Daily collaboration/co-teaching with special education teachers; working with students with ASD, LBD, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' successful achievement of goals and objectives
• Creation and implementation of original instructional materials, classroom/behavior management procedures, assessment and evaluations
• Assistant Coach - Paris Boys' Golf Team

Substitute Teacher; Paraeducator (K-12) - Fayette County Schools - Model Laboratory School - Richmond, KY

(2014-08 - 2014-12)

• Collaborated with special education teachers
• Worked with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives
• Implemented classroom teaching plan to elementary, middle and high school—all subjects

Assistant Director of Facilities and Community Programming; Director of Community Living Supports and Supported Employment - Employment Solutions Inc. - Lexington, KY

(2013-06 - 2014-07)

• Administration of Community Living Supports and Supported Employment programming, including supervision of staff, management of client records and intake, inter-agency relations, and billing processing and submission
• Assisting Program Director in maintaining compliance with all applicable directives, policies/procedures, and regulations including federal, state and local standards, guidelines and responsibilities
• Assuring complete and accurate maintenance of agency documentation required for SCL and MP waiver programs as defined by Department of Medicaid Services
• Specialized training in Crisis Prevention and Intervention. Facilitated and taught Crisis Prevention and Intervention courses to incoming Community Support staff
• Evaluated incident reports for the following: precision of implementation of the behavior support plan, implementation of the crisis prevention plan, the adherence to the person-centered plan. Provided an in-depth overview and facilitated follow up procedures to prevent future crises from occurring

Program Director of Lexington and Fayette County - Homeplace Support Services - Danville/Lexington, KY

(2013-03 - 2013-05)

• Responsible for oversight of operations of Homeplace Support: Residential Services, Adult Day Services, and Community Living Supports
• Direct supervision of 30+ employees and ~50 clients
• Work directly with Executive Director in program development and facilitation
• Provide ongoing input for continued development of plans for expanding operations
• Provide leadership and supervision in all areas of need
• Developed a teaching model for implementation in the ADT; focus on skills to learn and sensory strategies

Director of Residential Services - Homeplace Support Services - Danville, KY

(2012-11 - 2013-03)

• Supervision of Residential and Community Living Supports including supervision and oversight of management within the residence and direct care staff
• Ensured compliance with all applicable directives and regulations including federal, state and local standards, guidelines and responsibilities
• Assured complete and accurate maintenance of agency documentation required for SCL and MP waiver programs as defined by Department of Medicaid Services

Substitute Teacher; Para educator SPED Classrooms (K-12) - Fayette County Schools System - Lexington, KY

(2011-12 - 2012-04)

• Collaborated with special education teachers
• Worked with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives

Residential Manager/DSP - Tennessee Family Solutions - Nashville, TN

(2011-06 - 2011-11)

• Responsible for managing direct care staff within waiver funded residential homes
• Facilitated team meetings, created schedules, planning community activities
• Collaborating with Case Managers, Guardians, and Therapists
• Worked with clients on goals and objectives, including social awareness tasks, activities of daily living, and basic grooming and hygiene

Substitute Teacher (Mainstream and SPED Classrooms K-12) - Jefferson County School System - Jefferson Co., TN

(2011-02 - 2011-05)

• Collaborated with mainstream and special education teachers
• Worked with students of varying levels of abilities, including those identified as gifted as well as those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives

Substitute Teacher (Mainstream and SPED Classrooms K-12) - Rutherford County School System - Murfreesboro, TN

(2009-09 - 2010-05)

• Collaborated with mainstream and special education teachers
• Worked with students of varying levels of abilities, including those identified as gifted as well as those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives

Student Teaching - Lincoln Middle School; Hamblen Co. West High School - Hamblen Co., TN

(2008-08 - 2008-12)

World Geography; AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. Government

• Creation and implementation of lesson plans and activities
• Facilitated discussion groups, essay writing, AP Exam prep
• Collaborated with multiple departments to create cross-curricular programs of study

Substitute Teacher (Mainstream and SPED Classrooms) - Jefferson County School System - Jefferson Co., TN

(2007-02 - 2007-05)

• Collaborated with mainstream and special education teachers
• Worked with students of varying levels of abilities, including those identified as gifted as well as those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental needs
• Implemented individualized education plans, including monitoring students' completion of goals and objectives

Teaching Assistant to Dr. Vanlandingham, Department of History - Carson-Newman College - Jefferson City, TN

(2006-08 - 2006-12)

• Responsible for: lecture, group activities, conducting review sessions, test construction and assessment
• Assisted with preparation of research materials for supervising Professor

Doctoral Student - Education Theory and Policy - Penn State University

Master of Arts - Teaching Curriculum and Instruction - Carson-Newman College (2011-05)

Bachelor of Arts - History - Carson-Newman College (2006-12)