Miss. Nicole Elizabeth Bradley

educatornicole@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/educatornicole/ Portfolio: http://educatornicole.wix.com/educate

GOALS I am a hard working, passionate, and personable individual. My goal in life is to experience all that the world has to offer, to dedicate time to others, and improve the greater good of humanity. To do this, I chose a career in teaching. I am passionate about teaching and providing the next generation of citizens with the tools and means to grow into success.

EDUCATION B.S. Education – English (3.48 GPA) | B.A. Music (3.17 GPA) |Cook Honors College Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA)| 3.34 OGPA | Expected May 2017

High School Diploma | Hempfield Area School District (Greensburg, PA)| June 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 8th Grade English Teacher | Indiana Area Junior High School Upcoming: September 2016-May 2017 Student teaching experience upcoming for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Teacher | Snapology November 2015 – Current Teach children ages 3-15 using Legos to educate skills applied with STEAM.

Academic Success Mentor | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Office of Housing and Residential Living August 2014- October 2015 Mentor incoming students at the university and help them acclimate to the university setting.

11th Grade English Teacher | Philadelphia Urban Seminar - Mastery Charter School Thomas High May 2015 Assisted in instruction of students in the urban setting of diverse backgrounds.

HONORS Presentations

- English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities Conference (EAPSU) – o Sherlock Holmes and Pop Culture March 2014 o Open Truth About Depression April 2016

- Pennsylvania College English Association (PCEA) Conference – Haunted Classrooms vs. Traditional Classrooms November 2015

- Council for Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE-ASAP) Conference – IUP Ambassadors August 2014

Undergraduate Honors - Dean’s List – Indiana University of Pennsylvania Fall 2012; Fall 2013; Spring 2014;

Summer 2014; Fall 2014; Spring 2016 Awarded to students who are full time register and receive 3.25 GPA for the semester.

- Provost Scholar | Indiana University of Pennsylvania November 2014 Awarded to students with a 3.5 OGPA at the beginning of a students’ junior year and awarded only once.

- NAfME Collegiate Advocacy Summit June 2014 Advocated music education in Washington D.C. to government officials; only collegiate from Pennsylvania.

- Outstanding English Major | IUP English Department May 2013; May 2014 Awarded at the end of the academic year to students who have a 3.5 OGPA.

Undergraduate Scholarships - Board of Governors Scholarship | Cook Honors College May 2013 – Current - Cook Achievement Fund | Cook Honors College November 2015 - CASE-ASAP Scholarship | IUP Office of Alumni Relations May 2014

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OTHER EMPLOYMENT Student Assistant | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Communications Office November 2013 – Current Assistant of Executive Director of Media and Public Relations of the university assisting with organization, writing university press releases, filing, and record keeping among many tasks.

Summer Crimson Guide | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Admissions Office Summer 2014 | Summer 2015

Guided potential students and their families around campus showcasing and informing them about “My IUP.” -

Sales Associate | Sears – Sears Holdings May 2011 – September 2014 Worked on a team of fellow associates to deliver excellent customer service helping customers find products and resolve any customer conflicts.

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENTS National Society of Leadership and Success August 2016 – Current

IUP Ambassador March 2014 – Current

Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society September 2013 – Current - Fundraising Chair and Awards Chair May 2015 – May 2016

Organize organization fundraising efforts and member recognition. -

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society March 2013 – Current

National Council of Teachers of English January 2016 – Current

Paranormal Society of IUP October 2013 – May 2016 - President September 2015 – May 2016

Led an organization of 32 members on investigations; developing teams and analyzing evidence by critical thinking. -

Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educator Association September 2012 – March 2016 - State Region II Coordinator March 2014 – March 2016

Coordinate various collegiate chapters within the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association region II, including Mercyhurst University, Clarion University, Edinboro University, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In addition, planned and coordinate a college music educator conference including speakers such as Nancy Ditmer.

- Chapter Secretary December 2014 – November 2015 Kept organize of minutes, workshop notes, and other organization documents.

Alternative Spring Break | Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat March 2015

Blairsville Community Band April 2013 – August 2014

Whitmyre Residence Hall Council August 2013 – May 2014 - Floor Representative August 2013 – May 2014

Planned events for the residence hall that got residence of the building and on my floor involved within a community.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Legend Marching Band August 2012 – December 2013 - Piccolo Performer August 2012 – December 2012 - Part-Time Manager October 2013 – December 2013

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Oxford Summer Abroad Program - Shakespeare July 2013 – August 2013 - Young Adult Literature July 2016-August 2016

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THANK YOU Additional materials supporting my credentials, including my teaching philosophy, may be found on my professional website/

digital portfolio: http://educatornicole.wix.com/educate.