Procurement and Literacy Consultant
Nicole brings her experience working with Elementary through Secondary students to RYE’s partners. She spent eight years in the classroom teaching middle grades Language Arts and Social Sciences. During this time, she mapped a new curriculum for the district to meet the Illinois State Learning Standards for the Social Sciences and Common Core. With an understanding of how important literacy instruction is in the content areas, Nicole pursued her masters in Reading and Literacy to become a certified reading specialist.
For the last several years, Nicole has been utilizing her classroom experience and literacy skills supporting RYE clients through RFP analysis, procurement writing, and curriculum development. Her insights into classroom application provides actionable engagement strategies for early stage companies. Working across the curriculum Nicole leverages her pedagogical understanding with the needs of the edtech market.
Education
B.A. in Secondary Education, Indiana University
M.A. in Reading Education and K-12 Reading Specialist, Concordia University - Chicago
Certificates
Professional Educator License - Illinois State Board of Education
IL Reading Specialist
Highly Qualified Endorsements: History, Psychology, Sociology, Language Arts