Nicole Taylor Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

• Manage a portfolio of 7 Illinois districts• Provide coaching, training, professional development, observation, assessment, and feedback sessions for superintendents, principals, and assistant principals on the implementation of OneGoal’s culturally relevant college and career curriculum and resources • Train administrators and staff via train-the-trainer model to implement OneGoal’s college access blended learning program• Lead designer and subject matter expert for new program… Show more • Manage a portfolio of 7 Illinois districts• Provide coaching, training, professional development, observation, assessment, and feedback sessions for superintendents, principals, and assistant principals on the implementation of OneGoal’s culturally relevant college and career curriculum and resources • Train administrators and staff via train-the-trainer model to implement OneGoal’s college access blended learning program• Lead designer and subject matter expert for new program implementation of approximately 800 Fellows and 30 Program Directors Show less

• Recognized as a top OneGoal, Chicago Region, performer yielding an increase in the number Fellows who: • Applied and were accepted to three (3+) schools matching their selectivity • Researched and applied for completion supports and/or were accepted to a pathway with a high graduation rate for underrepresented minority (URM) students • Completed financial aid, including an offer letter analysis, to assess out of pocket costs prior to decision day• Completed a career interest… Show more • Recognized as a top OneGoal, Chicago Region, performer yielding an increase in the number Fellows who: • Applied and were accepted to three (3+) schools matching their selectivity • Researched and applied for completion supports and/or were accepted to a pathway with a high graduation rate for underrepresented minority (URM) students • Completed financial aid, including an offer letter analysis, to assess out of pocket costs prior to decision day• Completed a career interest survey and noted professional aspiration(s) aligned to their program of interest for college prior to their senior year of high school • Created a best fit list of schools aligned to the OneGoal Quality Enrollment Framework: Academic Match, Personal Interest, Financial Fit, and Completion Supports • Participated in 1:1 advising systems to circumvent road blocks and barriers to postsecondary success • Design on demand lessons and trainings in OneGoal’s LMS (Canvas)• Co-led regional work on progressive pathways, including vocational, trade, certificate, and workforce programs • Conducted teacher classroom observations, assessments, and feedback sessions to provide tailored instructional coaching • Cultivated relationships to increase external partnerships within the Chicago region • Assessed college enrollment, acceptance, persistence, and completion rates; and, developed school specific strategic plans to support school teams with growth • Team lead/Project manager for Chicago Fellow Engagement and Curriculum Team • Created job aids and how to videos to support school teams with learning processes, among other resources• Collaborated with the Postsecondary Partnership, Secondary Partnerships, Innovation, and National Program Team to reach program outcomes Show less

Chicago, Illinois

• Placed 98% of students at a college or pathway identified as a match to their academic, personal, and financial needs• Supported 98% of students in identifying completion support and educational opportunity programs to support in circumventing roadblocks and barriers • Developed postsecondary plans for each grade level to increase the likelihood of success after high school• Organized visits to and from college, career, and technical based programs• Collaborated with… Show more • Placed 98% of students at a college or pathway identified as a match to their academic, personal, and financial needs• Supported 98% of students in identifying completion support and educational opportunity programs to support in circumventing roadblocks and barriers • Developed postsecondary plans for each grade level to increase the likelihood of success after high school• Organized visits to and from college, career, and technical based programs• Collaborated with administrators and teachers to facilitate workshops, create a schoolwide postsecondary plan, and integrate the curriculum with core subject matter and seminar courses• Hosted alumni events and tracked their progression• Tracked historical data and analyzed trends for college enrollment,acceptance, persistence, and completion rates Show less

Palos Heights

• Managed the Training Assistant • Lead instructional designer, course content creator, and facilitator for face-to-face instruction ande-learning modules for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals • Creator of Elim brand how to videos, step by step job performanceaids, training manuals, and guides to enhance on demand learning• Collaborated with Human Resources and the Executive Leadership Team to develop agency wide training goals• Assessed current trainings… Show more • Managed the Training Assistant • Lead instructional designer, course content creator, and facilitator for face-to-face instruction ande-learning modules for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals • Creator of Elim brand how to videos, step by step job performanceaids, training manuals, and guides to enhance on demand learning• Collaborated with Human Resources and the Executive Leadership Team to develop agency wide training goals• Assessed current trainings to identify and address organizational competency gaps• Consulted with subject matter experts for accuracy of content• Prepared and disseminated agency wide training notifications• Created pre and post training evaluations• Created and implemented train-the-trainer model for the district• Managed the training program budget• Monitored daily activities within various learning management systems Show less

Chicago Heights, Illinois

• Managed Credit Recovery Instructors • Trained 200+ staff on the use of GradPoint as an online academic support resource for students• Created the GradPoint Resource Training Manual, job aids, and step-by-step video tutorials for implementation districtwide• Lead facilitator for the train-the-trainer model of Naviance and GradPoint for the district• Trained teachers, parents, and students on the use of Naviance to improve college readiness• Developed needs assessments… Show more • Managed Credit Recovery Instructors • Trained 200+ staff on the use of GradPoint as an online academic support resource for students• Created the GradPoint Resource Training Manual, job aids, and step-by-step video tutorials for implementation districtwide• Lead facilitator for the train-the-trainer model of Naviance and GradPoint for the district• Trained teachers, parents, and students on the use of Naviance to improve college readiness• Developed needs assessments, curriculum, and implementation plans to support underperforming, at risk students to excel academically• Worked with the program director on CTE goals, implementation plans, and curriculum• Created marketing plans, flyers, brochures, forms, and other school-based communications• Led social media initiatives as a platform to increase school visibility• Developed and tracked personalized college and career plans for students• Tracked persistence and completion of students at post-secondary institutions• Facilitated professional development to promote a college going culture, student-school connectivity, and program usage• Provided school community workshops (i.e., college readiness, FAFSA, scholarships, NCAA)• Coordinated special events, i.e., annual College and Career Fair, CTE Fair, guest speakers, Q & A sessions, in services, and professional development by department• Implemented credit and unit recovery programs for grades 9-12• Tracked credit and unit recovery data for grades 9-12 Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Assessed, targeted, and developed trainings aligned with organizational needs of CPS’ citywide after school programs• Developed after school program modules• Conducted on-boarding orientations for newly employed staff

Chicago

• Managed Student Support Advocates and Parent Volunteers • Developed implementation plans to increased college and career options for students in alignment with the Department of College and Career Preparation (DCCP) scorecard and metrics• Increased 2011 college enrollment 14%, per the National Clearinghouse, from 41.3% to 55.7%; college persistence by 26.4%, per CPS internal measures, from 60.8% to 87.2%; and the number of students completing the FAFSA by 31.5%, per CPS internal… Show more • Managed Student Support Advocates and Parent Volunteers • Developed implementation plans to increased college and career options for students in alignment with the Department of College and Career Preparation (DCCP) scorecard and metrics• Increased 2011 college enrollment 14%, per the National Clearinghouse, from 41.3% to 55.7%; college persistence by 26.4%, per CPS internal measures, from 60.8% to 87.2%; and the number of students completing the FAFSA by 31.5%, per CPS internal measures, from 64.5% to 96% • Created and implemented a postsecondary tracking system for 1,300+ students, including 330 alumni students• 84% of alumni persisted after their first year of college• 74% of alumni graduated from college within 5 years• Supervised school-based volunteers and vendors assigned to the college and career laboratory• Facilitated citywide scholarship workshops securing at least $1,000,000 annually• Facilitated Naviance workshops to improve college and career readiness • Managed internship program for students • Developed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) trainings for teachers, parents, and students in grades 11-12• Designed curriculum and taught ongoing college access workshops via Senior Seminar • Created curriculum for What’s Next IL Guideways• Facilitated workshops for What’s Next Illinois Guideways• Coordinated job shadows, speakers, college and career events, Dual Enrollment, and Jump Start to Jobs programs• Established opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) internships and employment opportunities • Managed the budget and logistics for College and Career Fairs and tours• Member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Show less

University Park, Il

• Effectively communicated information related to school based programs, community initiatives, and campus programs broadcast daily via the Governors State website and local access cable.

Bachelors Of Science, Elementary Education

M.A., Training & Development, Instructional Design And Delivery, E-Learning, Program Planning, 4.0

CPLP Certification - 2016

Masters, Communication And Training, 4.0/4.0 Cumulative G.P.A.

Activities and Societies: Co Host, This Week at GSU, Lambda Pi Eta, Communications National Honors Society