Nicole Rattay
506 Shore Acres Avenue
North Kingstown RI 02852
(401) 282-8781 / nicole_rattay@ksd.net
PROFILE:
Academic background in Educational Leadership, Secondary Education, and Business
Technology; experience as a Technology Teacher, Mentor, and Coach. Proficient in managing
and coordinating school wide events and analyzing learning needs of students. Experience
with curriculum development and instructional strategies; experience with teacher supervision
and evaluation process; interacting and establishing partnering relationships with
administrators, students, teachers and the community; working with committees to increase
student performance; reviewing and preparing schedules; leading fundraising activities. Ability
to handle multiple projects simultaneously; strong time management, organizational and
problem solving skills; highly self-motivated. Communicate effectively with others at all levels;
flexible…adaptable…team player.
EDUCATION:
2012
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE, Providence, RI
MASTER OF EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
2003
DOWLING COLLEGE, Oakdale, NY
MASTER OF SECONDARDY EDUCATION
2000
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, New York, NY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE /ADVERTISING & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS:
Rhode Island Administrator/Principal Endorsement 7-12
Rhode Island Teaching / Business 7- 12
New York Teaching / Business 7-12
Texas Teaching / Secondary Business, Marketing 7-12
HONORS/AWARDS:
3rd Place Female Gansett Marathon 2011
Participated in the Philadelphia Marathon, November 2008 and 2009- Boston Qualifier
Participated in the Boston Marathon, 2009 and 2012
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
NAASPP- National Association of Secondary Principals
NBEA- National Business Education Association
EXPERIENCE:
2006-present WICKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL, North Kingstown Rhode Island
INTERN TO ASSITANT PRINCIPAL 2010-2012
 Acquired 300 hours of field experience as a mentee with a supervising middle school principal.
Performed various leadership activities addressing each ISLLC standards including:
developing a mission and vision statement for the district technology plan, and the After
School Grade recovery program. Designed and delivered professional development for
APSEN at the building level. Scheduled NWEA, NECAP, and Technology assessments.
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Fundraising – In 2008 and 2012 organized leadership activities and raised $8,000.00 for
the Leukemia & Lymphoma society.
Delivered workshops to parents on the risks of Social Networking – provided resources
and information to parents to support and monitor their child’s online activities
Member of the Response to Intervention Committee (RTI) – developed a mission and
vision statement, and designed the RTI forms.
Mentor to New Teacher – supported and coached new literacy teacher
After School Recovery Program Tutor –provided student support in core curriculum.
Lead Operation Skill Builders- developed, coordinated, and evaluated the after school
educational program designed to increase the performance of low-achieving students
who need more help than that provided by on –the-spot remediation in the classroom.
Co-Chaired the 3’R’s Committee (Advisory Curriculum) - provided resources, and
organized assemblies to support the MS Advisory Curriculum.
Member of the School Improvement Team- assisted in development and design school
improvement plan; investigated various ways of increasing teacher morale and teacher
support in relations to school initiatives.
SAC – School Advisory Committee- investigated various ways of increasing teacher
morale and teacher support in relations to school initiatives.
Common Core – aligned math assessments with the common core standards.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATOR 2006 -Present
Provide high quality, differentiated, standards based instruction to students. Duties included:
integrating formative assessment strategies into instruction; integrating technology into core subjects,
developing and implementing multimedia instruction; creating, communicating with parents via
parent/teacher conferences and open houses; attending faculty meetings; interacting with faculty and
administrators.
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2011
Responsible for design, instruction and assessment; Web Design and Computer
Applications.
Created and taught middle school curriculum incorporating Information Literacy and
Technology Standards.
Prepared and administered students for the 8th Grade Technology Assessment.
Created an open environment accessible to all and maximized usage of the computer
lab.
Web Site Coordinator – designed and maintained school website..
Technology Liaison – provided faculty with basic technology assistance and
instruction.
Effectively worked in partnership with special education teachers in developing
lessons and instructing students with varied learning needs.
ID TECH CAMP @ BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, Rhode Island
DIRECTOR
Provided as the onsite representative responsible for fostering a fun environment in which students
were able to learn new technology and think creatively with the support and guidance of a nationwide
team. Lead a team of instructors in the day to day program operations. In addition maintained the
satisfaction of all students, parents, staff and university contacts, and acted as the Camp Health
Officer; administered all camper medications and performed camper health assessments, while
maintaining a safe, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere.
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Planned, organized, and participated in staff meetings, and daily activities.
Applied appropriate behavior management techniques and documented incidents.
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2005-2006
Maintained positive morale; motivate staff and hold daily staff meetings.
Ensured staff was prepared with lesson plans each day.
PLANO WEST HIGH SCHOOL, Plano, TX
BUSINESS AND MARKETING EDUCATOR
Provided high quality, differentiated, standards based instruction to students. Duties included:
integrating common formative assessment strategies into instruction;, developing and implementing a
variety of assessments; creating, communicating with parents via parent/teacher conferences and
open houses; attending faculty meetings; interacting with faculty and administrators.
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2004-2005
Provided course instruction and assessment for Business Computer information
Systems (BCIS), and Sports and Entertainment Marketing.
Adjunct Professor for Tech Prep Program through Collin County Community College
Curriculum writer for Sports and Entertainment Marketing.
DECA Adviser - DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in
marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around
the globe.
PLANO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Plano, TX
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM
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2001-2004
Responsible for course preparation, instruction, and assessment for Journalism.
Developed a strong working relationship with Jostens’s liaison.
Edited the school newspaper and yearbook.
PIERSON HIGH SCHOOL, Sag Harbor, NY
LEAD BUSINESS TEACHER
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1998-2001
Full responsibility for course preparation, instruction, and assessment for Accounting,
Marketing, Keyboarding, Business Law and Basic Computers.
Implemented service learning program for grades K-12.
Implemented a college marketing course for college credit.
Introduced DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and FBLA (Future
Business Leaders to the school community.
Directed and coordinated school newspaper with a staff of four; eventually led to co-op
with the Sag Harbor Express.
Created and distributed over 700 Play Programs for the spring musical as a service
learning project with my marketing class.
Coached JV Field Hockey, Basketball and Softball.
MIRAMAX FILMS, New York, NY
ASSISTANT PUBLICIST TO SENIOR V.P. OF PUBLICITY
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Created charts and graphs of promotional materials.
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1999-1999
Assisted in managing budget costs for shipping and marketing fees.
Arranged travel for filmmakers and talent.
Prepared pitch packets, selected art, wrote pitch letters and talent bios.
Assisted in coordinating special events, film premieres, and press junkets.
Participated in escorting talent to events, press interviews, and press junkets.
Worked on the following films: Life is Beautiful, Playing by Heart, The Faculty, Outside
Providence, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, and Dogma.
ROWLAND PR, LONDON, London, UK
PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT FOR CADBURY’S CHOCOLATE
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Supported promotions and events for Cadbury’s Chocolate account.
Communicated with newspapers and magazine editors on a daily basis in order to build
the client’s image.
Assisted in Joint-Reader Offers for Cadbury’s Chocolate account.
COMMUNITY INVOLEVMENT:
Volunteered at the Martin Luther King Center in Newport, RI; Board member of the Narragansett
Running Association; Coach, NH Cross Country Camp August 2011; Camp Counselor and Coach for
Sport Euro Tour Spain, August 2008, August 2009;