Nicole Cusick
Educator | Instructional Designer
Email nicolecusick@icloud.com
Address Kansas City Metropolitan Area
ABOUT
I am a veteran teacher who has been working for the past 20 years to weave technology and traditional education into an engaging and rigorous experience for students. I am passionate about using educational technology education in a manner that enhances learning and allows the educator to facilitate learning and growth in students.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
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Experience working with Learning Management Systems such as Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard and Google Classroom
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Proficient in use of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
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Knowledge of ADDIE and other instructional development processes
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Experience with aligning courses to the Quality Matters quality assurance rubric
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Familiarity with multimedia tools such as Photoshop and Adobe
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Experience developing web pages with various products such as Google Sites, Wix, and Dreamweaver.
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum writing
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Leadership
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Balanced assessment
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IB Training
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2005-Present
English Teacher
Building Technology Representative
Lee's Summit West High School
Lee's Summit, MO
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2001-2005
Teacher
Summit Ridge Academy
Lee's Summit, MO
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2000-2001
Teacher
Southwest Charter School
Kansas City, MO
EDUCATION
2018-Present
Emporia State University
Doctorate of Philosophy- In progress
School of Library and Information Sciences
2007
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Master's Degree
Educational Technology
2000
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Bachelors of Arts in Education
History Social Sciences - Political Science
WORK EXAMPLES
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WEBSITES
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Course Website (Developed for IT820)
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COURSE DESIGN
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Course Design Walkthrough Video (Filmed for IT800 Final Project)
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TEACHER AIDES
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Gradebook Set-up​ (Developed for LSWHS Staff)
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MY YOUTUBE CHANNELS​