Nicole D. Bradford

 815-343-2484 | bradfordnicoled@gmail.com |Denver, CO        

Professional Summary

Throughout my career as an educator and coach, I’ve demonstrated both an interest and commitment in identifying the educational & informational needs of students and colleagues alike by determining the content, format, and delivery necessary to address these needs. While enrolled in the Masters of Learning Design and Technology program, I’ve become familiar with the process of analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating content as it relates to training and learning.

Experience

Student Success Coach, Guild Education, 2019-Current

• Took initiative to create resource content live in Guru 
• Designed team resource and collaborated on this project from development to proposal
• Called to provide feedback and insight on coach-facing resources before department-wide roll-outs
• Created report identifying discrepancies in data along with directions on how to use it
• Supports coaches as a Business Systems SME by accessing and sharing resources while troubleshooting issues
• Collaborates monthly with teammates on best practices regarding student outreach strategy and content
• Maintains student relationships by remaining curious, withholding attachment to outcomes, and establishing a safe and collaborative environment on calls

ELA Teacher, Fort Lupton Middle School, 2014-2019

• Created supplemental resources after identifying opportunity between available content and learners’ needs
• Honed a keen ability to write directions & learning content in clear and concise voice for optimal learning
• Employed educational and organizational strategies to empower students and encourage self-sufficiency 
• Contributed to United Improvement Plan team to analyze data, source staff input, and propose solutions 
• Participated in district committees for writing, local testing measures, and curriculum 

Language Arts Teacher, Oglesby Washington Jr. High School, 2012-2014

• Designed lesson plans that aligned with the newly implemented Common Core State Standards
• Developed unit plan with newly purchased novels after identifying opportunity for learning

Education 

St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Winter 2010

Bachelor of Arts in English Spring 2010

University of Colorado, Denver, CO

Master of Arts in Learning Design and Technology In Progress