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Nicole DeBaggis

nicole.debaggis@gmail.com
------------------------------------------Education----------------------------------------University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Sept. 2004-Dec. 2004
Major: Secondary Education; Minor: English
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA, 2005-2010
Bachelor of Arts: Special Education; Minor: English
Graduated Cum Laude
University of New England, Biddeford, ME, 2014-present
Masters of Education Program
Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction Strategies
------------------------------------------Licensure----------------------------------------Moderate Disabilities, 5-12, Initial
Issued January 13, 2011
English, 5-8, Initial
English, 8-12, Initial
October 21, 2011
-------------------------------------Teaching Experience----------------------------------Framingham High School, Special Ed/English teacher/Liaison, Phoenix Program, August 2011-present
Develop curriculum according to Core Standards for English classes for grades 9-12
Develop IEPs
Annie Sullivan Middle School (Franklin, MA), Educational Assistant, February 2011-June 2011
Work with eighth grade teachers providing assistance in inclusion classrooms in one-to-one and small
group settings
Provide one-to-one content support for specific students
Annie Sullivan Middle School (Franklin, MA), Long Term Substitute for SpEd Liason, Jan. 3-Feb. 9, 2011
Responsible for cooperatively teaching lessons alongside eighth grade Math, English, and Social Studies
teachers in an inclusion classroom.
Responsible for providing small-group and one-to-one instruction for specific students based on their
needs and learning styles
Responsible for creating study guides, and test accommodations and modifications for specific students
Franklin High School (Franklin, MA), Educational Assistant, February -June 2005
Worked with a Special Education teacher in a substantially separate classroom to teach daily life skills
Served as a job coach to three students that had jobs in the community outside of school

------------------------------------------Related
Experience----------------------------------------Framingham High School, Freshman Girls Soccer Coach, 2012 fall season
Framingham High School, JV Girls Soccer Coach, 2013-present
Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement
Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for
breach of such standards by individual students.
Camp Erin Boston, Cabin Buddy, August 2013
Provided emotional support for children, ages 4-18, that have experienced loss
Full-time Babysitter, North Attleboro, MA, October 2008 -December 2010
Cared for three children under age four, one of which has Autism; provided meals, transportation, oneto-one care, ensured safety
------------------------------------------Philosophy and
Interests----------------------------------------In my experiences, I have realized that being an effective teacher is not always about having the best lesson
plans, or the best slideshows, or having the most advanced technologies in your classroom. These things are
important, and they are useful in facilitating effectiveness, but they are not going to ensure it. The most
important tool in being an educator is having the ability and the desire to build meaningful

relationships and connections with students, and even colleagues. A Smartboard is not going to help an
educator connect with a child that has experienced trauma. Building relationships is the foundation for
providing a healthy classroom environment that can facilitate learning. Without it, learning is not
guaranteed. I have found that my love of music, movies, pop culture, sports, and above all else, laughter has
helped me to connect with my students in a way that they feel safe and important. In sharing these interests and
ideas, my students and I have built relationships that foster their learning and motivation.
References provided upon request

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